Bringing Cottagecore to Your Walls and Cabinets
Cottagecore has been all over social media and design feeds for a few years now, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Part nostalgia, part farmhouse, part grandmother’s garden, the look has a way of making a home feel lived-in and loved rather than staged.
If you’ve been wanting to bring that feeling into your own walls and cabinets, you can with the help of our team at Packard Paint Decorating Centers and our collection of Benjamin Moore paint. You don’t need a full renovation to get there, just the right shades on the surfaces you already have.
What Is a Cottagecore Aesthetic?
The cottagecore aesthetic takes the comfort of a countryside cottage and brings it indoors. Think whitewashed floors, vintage knick-knacks, botanical prints, and a soft, lived-in color palette that never feels too polished. It draws on a similar inspiration as the ’90s shabby-chic look, but with a gentler, more pastel-leaning update.
The style works as well in a Hermitage, PA, farmhouse as it does in a New Castle, PA, bungalow, since it’s built around feeling rather than any one architectural style.
Use Soft, Pastel Walls for a Cottage-Inspired Feel
Your cottagecore foundation begins with your walls, and what better way to get the vibes off on the right foot than with a soft, gentle color like Benjamin Moore Marilyn’s Dress 2125-60. This hue is a soft blue-gray that brightens a room without feeling cold. Misted Green 2138-50 is another favorite Benjamin Moore cottage paint color that brings a quiet, garden-adjacent calm to a living room or bedroom.
However, if you want something warmer and less neutral, French Violet 1427 adds a dusky, romantic note that still reads as soft rather than bold. Even classic White Dove OC-17 looks good on its own, especially when layered with shiplap or board-and-batten trim.
Give Your Cabinets the Cottagecore Treatment
Depending on your cabinets, they might be inherently cottagecore, especially if they have scalloping or a built-in hutch. Why not show some love with a fresh coat of cabinet paint that adds depth?
A local favorite for expressing those cottagecore vibes is Benjamin Moore Paper Mache AF-25, which is a soft, warm white that works charmingly on hutches and even a closed-off fireplace that's now a fixture of your home.
If you want bright white instead, Chantilly Lace OC-65 or Steam AF-15 both create a crisp look without feeling sterile, keeping vintage hardware and worn edges looking intentional instead of dated.
Pay Attention to the Wall Trim and Accent Colors, Too
Wall trim and accents make the other colors in your curated cottagecore palette pop. A soft white, like Benjamin Moore Icicle OC-60, on wainscoting and trim adds contrast without overpowering your wall color. Conversely, a warm neutral like Manchester Tan HC-81 works well behind a fireplace or as a backdrop for vintage furniture.
Even small touches, like a painted bench or entryway wall in a soft honey yellow such as Chestertown Buff HC-9, bring in the same cheerful warmth that makes cottagecore feel inviting.
Find Benjamin Moore Cottagecore Colors Near Hermitage, PA
Ready to check out these cottagecore color palettes in person? Stop by our paint store in Hermitage, PA, to browse samples, or explore our paint selection online before you visit, or contact us with questions. Our team is happy to help you find the right cottagecore palette for your walls, your cabinets, or every room in between.
Packard Paint Decorating Centers, a locally owned and operated paint and window treatment store, proudly serves Greenville, Hermitage, New Castle, Meadville, and Grove City, PA.