How To Design A Dark Cottagecore Bedroom Featuring Replacement Wardrobe Doors

When you think of traditional cottagecore style, your mind is likely drawn to bright and airy spaces, light earthy tones and pastel floral patterns. But if you’re looking for something with a bit more edge and depth, the dark cottagecore aesthetic can help you to create a bedroom that feels like a real sanctuary in which to rest and recharge.

What is dark cottagecore? 

Dark cottagecore merges the sense of nostalgia for cosy countryside living with a more intense colour palette featuring rich blues, forest greens and purples.

Dark cottagecore spaces feel grounded and sophisticated, with well-balanced textures and tones creating an atmosphere that reflects your inner self whilst providing a comforting retreat from your busy day-to-day life. 

Here are a few dark cottagecore elements that could transform your bedroom this season, including replacement wardrobe doors, antique accents and atmospheric colours.

Tips on Designing a Dark Cottagecore Bedroom

Perfecting your colour palette is key 

By choosing a colour palette filled with moody tones and flashes of metallic and jewel toned accents, you’ll really tap into the mysterious heart of dark cottagecore design.

Think about your favourite stories, movies or TV shows set in enchanted forests or magical landscapes and choose tones that reflect these environments during dusk or when they’re illuminated by moonlight. 

Pro Tip: Creating a visual mood board can help you to refine your colour palette and select tones that sit harmoniously beside each other.

Incorporate tactile textures to enhance the sensory experience 

With intrigue, depth and decadence at its core, the most successful dark cottagecore spaces feature a selection of tactile materials for a rich sensory experience.

From chunky knitted throws to enhance the comfort factor to luxurious velvet cushions and beautifully crafted replacement wardrobe doors, mixing and matching different textures will elevate the ambience you’ll experience every time you step into your bedroom.

Paying particular attention to your window dressings can really make a dark cottagecore bedroom. Choose delicate lace drapes in a light ivory or cream tone to softly diffuse the light and layer with velvet or corduroy curtains for extra luxury and privacy.

Establish a sense of equilibrium 

Creating the right balance between style, comfort and functionality is key. The clean lines and panelling on the Bella Aldridge replacement wardrobe doors are ideal for a characterful dark cottagecore inspired space, particularly in a richly toned kombu green, matt black or indigo blue finish.

But it’s vital to create a balance in your space, so soften those lines with plenty of plush textiles and balance out the dark tones with lighting solutions that cast a warm glow across your space.

Old meets new 

If you can’t resist an antique shop or love going to auctions in search of hidden treasures, antique artwork, mirrors, candlesticks, and dressers can all bring depth, charm and authenticity.

Whether you want to display a stack of vintage books on a side table or casually stand a beautifully framed antique mirror against the wall in a dressing area, you can really let your creativity loose and layer objects and accessories until you’re satisfied your space is complete.

There’s truly no such thing as ‘too much’ with dark cottagecore.

Pro Tip: Layering accessories, photographs and artwork can bring personality to any space, allowing you to tell your story visually and creating an atmosphere that reflects your personal style.

Mood lighting can dial up the cosiness factor 

From candles to fairy lights, choosing a selection of soft lighting solutions that won’t cast a harsh white light across your space will help you to maintain the right atmosphere while also ensuring each part of your bedroom works for you.

For example, attaching delicate fairy lights to your headboard and positioning an antique table lamp on your bedside table will offer enough light to comfortably read before you go to sleep.

Pro Tip: An intricate chandelier can bring an extra sense of romanticism to your space, particularly if you’ve installed an adjustable dimmer switch!

Create a dark cottagecore wonderland with Happy Doors replacement wardrobe doors

We’ve got a selection of traditional replacement wardrobe doors to complete your cottagecore wonderland. Browse our range online and please do contact us with any questions or queries.

We’re available to provide help, guidance and support via phone on 01256 845 816, live chat on our website, or email on hello@happy-doors.co.uk.