How to give your home: Dark Cottagecore vibes 🌿🕸 (Cottagecore’s Winter sister) ~ DARK NATURALISM

[@dantierandbalogh]

Feels like I'm in Forks, Washington, as it's raining nonstop here too😆🌧️🌲 ⏰TIMESTAMPS 0:00 How to give your home Dark Cottagecore vibes 1:35 Gothic Forest Cottage Ambience 2:35 Architecture 8:39 Colour Palette 9:24 Textures & Patterns 16:15 Furniture 18:47 Lighting 20:32 Dark Cottagecore home décor 21:34 House plants 23:11 Books I'd love to hear your thoughts below☺️ Remember if your video seems blurry/ low quality, click the video➡️ Press the cog icon➡️ Then press quality➡️ Advanced➡️ 1080p 🤗 Now enjoy the video in full HD 🎬

[@RPRsChannel]

*_On several streaming sites, there's a movie called LEGEND starring Tim Curry, Mia Sara, Tom Cruise and more. The cottage in that movie, Nell's cottage that Lili visits is what you want to take still images from when you talk about Cottage Core._*

[@fenohikari]

i like dark cottagecore because it a combination between dark academia and cottagecore and here's how: cottagecore has a feeling of coziness and security, doing everything yourself from teas, crochet, art mixed with plants and flower blooms, through dark academia add to it the darker hue of the colors, the rain, the books and intellectual calm and the overall rainy cloudy atmosphere

[@dantierandbalogh]

That sounds heavenly 💚🌱🤎

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Please make more of these… witchy magical and moody throughout the year. I live in a deep forest artisan cottage. I’m still building it and trying to plan the inside to match the forest outside.

[@annbrookens945]

So add gothic windows and lots of carved panels, window seats, ....!!!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Oh wow my Dear! I am completely jealous of your home🤣 It sounds like a dream 🌲 Best of luck with the build process too! I will add these to the video ideas board - would you like to see anything specific? And is it always cottage content you want to see? Let me know 🤗🤗

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

@@dantierandbalogh I really loved your witchy cottage episode. (I’ve watched it many many times lol) I think in the design world there’s a distinct lack of witchy/pagan -organic biophilic- decor for each season and of course Yule. I believe witchcore and it’s profound connection with nature will soon surpassed the ‘kitschy’ cottage core craze, as this is something we can all sink out teeth into. I’d love to see your take on bringing magic and nature into our homes for every season. Personally I’m into moody aesthetics with lots of candle light and a pot of something delicious slowly simmering on the wood stove but that just me lol ~Scarlett

[@barbarawinslow6895]

This is totally my vibe and how I've been decorating for many years. It's nice to see more people enjoying this aesthetic.

[@dantierandbalogh]

I love that Barbara!!💜

[@barbarawinslow6895]

@@dantierandbalogh I love your channel! So well done.

[@juliazierdt3654]

In Minnesota when the outdoors turn white the last thing you want is white walls and furniture.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Wow I haven't been to Minnesota but can imagine you guys get LOTS of snow! 😁❄️❄️🏔️🏔️

[@TheShannie33]

I live in the redwoods among the ferns and sorrel and fog. I don't know what you could call it, or if they even go together, but I want my home to look like a green witch married an edwardian, tweed-wearing egyptologist. This would definitely be Dark Academia and Dark Cottage Core. Dark Academia might be too elegant, fancy and not giving the seclusion and nature vibe I want to also embrace.

[@dantierandbalogh]

I am obsessed with this comment🤣 no need to explain, I get the vision & vibe 😄👌 You live in such a beautiful place, JEALOUS!!

[@vintagefarmhousemarket5146]

I read the Twilight series when I was 52. My niece loaned me her copies. I would read until late into the night and go to work after a couple hours of sleep. I was obsessed. I don't usually like reading novels so that really was unusual behavior for me. I hope you read them someday. You won't be disappointed.

[@barbaracollins3015]

I read the series 8 times, it's a wonderful escape from this reality. At 61, I'm still obsessed with Twilight.

[@emmar3035]

I read them at 60. I too read them at a frantic pace. I found them very enjoyable - especially since I lived in Seattle for 6 years and had actually been to Forks, LOL!

[@annbrookens945]

My daughter loves these books. I, on the other hand, do not. I read the first 3 books...actually, I'm not sure I finished the 3rd one. (I didn't like the movies, either. The lead actors annoyed me. I loved Alice and some of the supporting characters, though.)

[@dantierandbalogh]

Oh wow, I think you've convinced me😁 Maybe I will ask Santa for Christmas 🤫❤️ I love the films so I assume I will like the books too?

[@sylvain123]

I too discovered Twilight late. I never thought I'd enjoy them but was gifted a box set and devoured them staying up until the wee hours. I still have the books and this video has made me want to re-read, again 😅

[@Brenda-mf5rq]

Fascinating! This is a new style to see. I very much enjoyed it. My heart fluttered a bit with the carved wood, one of my favorites for sure. Great job featuring dark cottage core, wonderful photos!

[@dantierandbalogh]

I completely love the carved wood too❤️ it's mesmerising to me Brenda ☺️

[@messinalyle4030]

It's a little hard for me to fathom that Dark Cottagecore would be hard to combine with Dark Academia, since Dark Cottagecore the way you have presented it here seems like it would be so nourishing to the intellect and imagination. I bet it would mesh just fine with some of the other Academias, though, like Green Academia, Witchy Academia, Goblin Academia, or Autumn Academia. Even Light Cottagecore could be combined with Pastel Academia, Coquette Academia, Fairy Academia, Romantic Academia, or Floral Academia, I bet. Okay, yes, the aesthetics have become one of my new special interests, in case you haven't guessed, lol!

[@tete-rh5xo]

yeah I think she may have some misconceptions about dark academia as for her to think its not similar to dark cottagecore in any way is a bit bizarre. Most of the dark cottagecore inspo pictures she showed of architecture, furniture and decoration are things that are also often assosiated with the dark academia aesthetic

[@Patrick-kt5mc]

This is pretty much the interior design style of my house. Not that I actually planned it that way but it sort of ended up like that so I might was well keep it going! Incidentally, some of these spaces featured here I wouldn't consider dark cottage core but rather rustic cabin in my opinion.

[@dantierandbalogh]

That's true Patrick! I like to think once the interior architecture is complete and materials lined, with home decor and textiles etc added, it would then all come together. Ideally I would find images that explain my point exactly, however it's very hard😅 If I had more time to produce them, I would make full 3D models & rendered images of the final design (as I'm an interior architect by trade). Thanks for your comment🤗🤗

[@patroberts185]

I always wanted light and bright cottage in spring/summer and a warm, cozy cabin in the Fall and winter. Hard to do in one place😢. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@annbrookens945]

Change the curtains and add throws, fuzzy pillows, rugs...?

[@dantierandbalogh]

Would be easy if you had 2 cottages 🤣 Don't we all want that lol?🤣🤣 Pick neutral floors and walls (no wallpaper) and bring pattern and colour through your home decor and lightning xx

[@lindas5964]

Omg my predicament exactly!

[@ditzydoodle8381]

I always tried finding my 'style' and I always liked cottagecore, but like you said, with a darker edge. Kind of like a witch in the woods vibe, with frogs, mushrooms, and mist like I'm a cryptid in the forest tending to a garden. XD So this is perfect for me, get both the humble vibes of baking bread and hugging a kitten, but also with the darker mysterious almost horror edge to it. Let's me blend the two dualities I thought wouldn't mix.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Absolutely! It doesn't have to be all cutesy and pastel colours 🌷🌼🌻🌞 lol

[@innatelyindigo]

I loved learning about Dark Cottagecore. Your videos are always so relaxing and beautiful to watch!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you so much Dear💙 I appreciate you joining us every time 🙏🙏

[@tinkerbell2939]

Hello, just found your channel! Love it. What town in Scotland are you from?

[@dantierandbalogh]

Hiya! Welcome!!! 💓 & thank you so much 🤗 We are in Fife currently, but my grandparents are both from Edinburgh & also Dunbar area 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Feels great to be back in my ancestral home. The land of the brave (as they say😉) - edit , I was raised near North London though (hence the English accent🤣)

[@tinkerbell2939]

@@dantierandbalogh oh, I'm in America and I speak like you! I'm French, Irish, and Scottish (1/3 of each). My ancestors are from Stirling and Dundee.

[@darkserpentcat3309]

I was wondering if you might have suggestions on how to combine elements of different styles. For example, I currently live with my parents and have a very beachy room but have been looking into both Cottagecore and Dark Cottagecore stuff lately and was hoping to find some ideas on combining the furniture I have (which isn’t overly themely except for some knick knack pieces). I will also admit that while I don’t have an apartment right now, because I am searching for full time work, I am hoping to eventually get an apartment but if I do, I don’t know if I will likely have parts I have to keep/work around. I will admit that I also would love any suggestions on creating a more masculine cottage core. I am currently leaning towards Dark Cottage Core because traditional cottage core is a bit too feminine for me and Dark Cottage core feels more neutral if not masculine Edit: I also wondered what you would suggest for walls if we aren’t fans of wall paper. Generally I don’t like wall paper and prefer painted walls so I thought I would ask. I also don’t care for floral print furniture but do like other ways that incorporate floral and botanical designs such as small stitching/embroidery, paintings, carving and metal work.

[@terrythomas2735]

I love your copper tea light in your background. Great video.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you so much Terry! 🙏🙏

[@sandrasaunders8777]

So many great ideas. I'm in the process of planning how to do my kitchen in that sort of style, and this video really helped.

[@dantierandbalogh]

I'm so happy about that Sandra! Best of luck with the kitchen 💚

[@timward3116]

Wow. I have not seen snow since 2009. OMG, these rooms are GREAT! Maybe I've found my natural style! Probably wouldn't work in the Arizona desert, though. The ambience would seem to need things like rain and lush greenery, not desert haboobs and 50C life-sucking temperatures where the only wildlife are lizards and buzzards circling overhead.

[@annbrookens945]

You're right, it doesn't SOUND compatible but there should be some elements you can adapt...?

[@timward3116]

@@annbrookens945 Ha-ha. Well, maybe. My place IS dark already, after all. I live in an older place (built in 1975) that is pretty tiny by current American standards. I have windows only on the west and east side, and they face block walls and have overhangs over them, which means very low energy (cooling) bills but no view and little light. Most people would scoff at the lack of natural light, but I chose the place mostly for the neighborhood and location (much closer to work at the time). Anyway, with small, naturally dark rooms and 8-ft ceilings, I'm hesitant to go with the darker greens and woods for fear of the place being less dark cottage core and more mideival dungeon. On the other hand, some decorators on KZbin have said that dark colors are okay and that it is okay to "celebrate the smallness." I think that's possible if you don't have claustrophobia LOL. It's one thing to enjoy seeing a room and another thing to live in them. Eh. I'm okay with what I have. Although the building is mid-century, it is only mid-century (minus the "modern"). I have, however, done the living/dining area in mostly mid-century modern furniture with a touch of just "mid-century." With buttery yellow walls, dominant colors are oranges, reds, golds with some metals. I do really love the style of the rooms in this video, though.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Hi Tim! Omg wait a minute... 50°C??? 🤣 that's the opposite of where I live 😆😆 We will I'm sure have more snow in the new year!❄️ It depends on how comfortable you are living in a dark environment- I would say dark always works as long as you balance it out with lightning! But of course energy bills will rise😁 I love that you have a midcentury home (we are doing our interior midmod style! 😬). We changed our minds from country style 😆 And I love that you live in a completely different landscape to us, I find it so interesting . I will be doing a desert style/ southwestern style video next year 🤗🤗

[@timward3116]

@@dantierandbalogh Well, 50C was a record here (1990). Most summers, it only gets up to 47-48C LOL! Hey, three degrees makes a big difference! In the summer of 1990, my mom's shoes actually melted on her feet. According to Google, our temperatures are most similar to Baghdad's. Doesn't that make you want to come here? Glad you like midmod, too! I'm sure your place will be magazine-cover-worthy! Interesting that you think dark might work with adequate lighting. I don't think the lighting will increase the electric bills too much, though, with modern lightbulbs. Hmmm. Maybe I'll muster the courage. Although I "love color," I'm afraid of wasting time and money on a failed project that won't like. I LOVE your channel. I am looking forward to your desert/southwestern style episode! And don't forget our colorful Mexican decor, too! Here in Arizona, we see a lot of both styles and a lot of blending of the two. Arizona was once part of Mexico, and we do have a large Mexican/Mexican-American community that adds vibrancy to our otherwise Baghdadian beige environment. No need to respond! I know you're very busy making the episodes I enjoy watching! Have a great wonderfully chilly day!

[@DSkipp-le3gj]

This video is perfectly timed. I'm in the process of redecorating my bedroom in a darker style but I didn't have a name for what I was going for. You've given me some great ideas. Thanks!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Oh Yay! I love that so much, glad I could help 💓

[@theramblingrose_]

Ooh I love this! I am looking at 'green academia' decor inspiration for our 'library' makeover right now... but yes, I think I need to watch Twilight again too! I love this more gothic twist on cottagecore (my fave aesthetic, of course!) 🌧🌲xx

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you for your lovely comment Nancy 💖💖 I hope the home reno is going well for you both 🤗🙏 Sending love from a (still) rainy Scotland 😅🌧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sylvain123]

I enjoyed this video as I do all your videos. I always learn something new. It's a beautiful theme, but I think it's a bit too dark for me. I love my pinks and lighter greens. I think I would find this a bit depressing. I am very affected by colour. I have carved wooden furniture and I love the nature wallpaper but a lighter version of it. And lace curtains. However I'd love to live in a forest 😊 I'd just add lots of cheerful colours such as a meadow full of wildflowers. Have a wonderful Christmas.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Hi Sylvain! Sorry I'm only responding to your comment now! You're right it's very dark in general. Not sure I could do it here in Scotland with the dark winters too😅 I think you like the normal version of cottagecore (that's what it sounds like to me). Happy 2024! 💓💓

[@gaiafox4286]

this is my dream style 💖

[@dantierandbalogh]

It's so cozy right? It's my dream location to live in😄🌲🏞️

[@ОксанаДобрыдина-и5ы]

i think wooden carvings for this design - big mistake. It must be simple and have nature pattern

[@teresahalliday3680]

This was so lovely! I adore William Morris-especially the strawberry thief. I love the color palettes you have shown. I do hope we will get some Christmas content...maybe another Christmas tablescape? That is how I found your channel.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Hi Teresa! I am certainly cracking on with the Christmas videos🤗🤗 Unfortunately no tablescape video this year as I hadn't planned on it (I haven't got any of the items) and by the time it comes out, I'm sure everyone would have decorated already😅 I'm always too late posting the Christmas videos I admit!! I will note your request for tablescape for next years Christmas videos 💓💓

[@Kknightstar]

My place is too bright, thank you for your work. I’m excited to watch this video! ❤✨🙏🤗❤️

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you for your comment Karolyn 💓💓

[@melaneephillips8721]

Whete can you get mushroom on black? wall paper

[@patriciapaterson9932]

You found my colors and the style I am going for, and yes, I live about 40 miles from Forks.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Oh my word! How jealous I am of you, living so close! You are in a beautiful part of the world 💙🌲🏔️

[@isabelleskiss]

Thanks for the video about this extraordinary style. Your make-up looks stunning!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Awww thank you so much 🤗💜 I thought id do a smoked out eyeliner look & guess what, no more fake tan for me 🤣 x

[@DoloresJNurss]

That sounded absolutely delicious!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Completely Dolores! 💜

[@tinalundy7858]

You are correct it is to sweet I have lived this for most of my the dark that is it interesting to me that this is a trend now for me it's just who I have always been I do like your take on it

[@dantierandbalogh]

You're right I think it's a style that's always been, but now it's becoming more trendy 💚

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing this! I absolutely love this style; it's warm and comfy! 💯❣️

[@en-garde2258]

This is way out of my style. I live in The Florida Keys and as a realtor I believe in beige. Beige walls, beige ceilings, beige tiled floors, some beige furniture, beige kitchen cabinetry. Having said all that, I really like this video and the style. Makes me want to be in one of those cottages in the woods. My only consolation is that we have dark wood furniture throughout the house which gives warmth. I really enjoyed the video.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you so much! I agree with you, it's not my personal style either (I love mid-century modern haha). Wow the Keys? Lucky B**ger! 😆🏝️🌅🦜 I've only been as far south as Fort Lauderdale! The Keys has fantastic architecture though, maybe I should do a video about it? Any tips from a local? 😊☀️

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

Oh how terribly boring and dull! The only color more depressing is grey. I imagined Florida would be filled with lovely pastel shades of pink, blue, peach and aqua to reflect the tropical atmosphere. I would bet that some color would attract more attention to houses and maybe help sales. It would be much more cheerful. 🩵💚🩷💜🤍

[@yurilucia2266]

Another interesting and informative video. I definitely like this style and I would like to incorporate some elements mine.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you Yuri! 🌱🤎

[@lindas5964]

Beautiful examples of such a lovely style. I agree, keeping some light elements such as the walls, keeps it from falling into the gothic genre.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you Linda for your lovely comment 🤗🌿

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Lovely! Reminds me of my bohemian flair home!

[@dantierandbalogh]

I love boho styles Laura! ❤️

[@annbrookens945]

This is the first I've seen your videos and I loved your take on dark cottagecore. You showed some WONDERFUL architectural examples! I absolutely want a gothic cottage in the woods filled with soaring windows (and soaring bookcases!) and lots of carved wood and cozy windowseats! I also never considered that anyone produced bed linens using William Morris designs. I am now going to search for that!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Omg Hi Ann! It's so good to have you part of the channel & I completely appreciate your comment 💓💓 Welcome!

[@StephanieMT]

my husband and i want this for our home but i couldnt think of what to call it, i just kept saying like the dwarfs cottage in snow white

[@dantierandbalogh]

I'm obsessed! I hope you have lots of cool ideas now for your home 💚🌳🏡

[@magwed4120]

It is so funny how she touches upon Edward and Bella's cottage which is what I'm going for in my house although to be honest I was that 100% content with the interior I wish it looked more like the movie The Holiday inside.

[@dantierandbalogh]

That's so funny to me as I have a video on the Holiday cottage too 😂 I will leave it linked below kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTadmNqg7xlqM0si=TgNPHo8Nl6aV1r0p Happy Holidays 🤗🎄

[@juliazierdt3654]

Reminds me of William Morse

[@QUEENOBSCURE]

what do you call mixture of Normal/Dark Cottagecore I love the both.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Hmmmm I would just say cabin or woodland cottage, has less of the darker elements whilst not being too bright & Spring🌸 like Cottagecore. Look up woodland cottages or fairy cottage 🤗

[@mtngrl5859]

Such an amazing video & a great aesthetic. I've lived in the forest for years, love the aesthetic!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Oh wow I'm so jealous! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@sacred_starlight]

Thank you for this! Everything I never knew I needed!

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you! Love & Light🤍✨✨

[@mariawelling4194]

I'm totally impressed 👌 ❤😊

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you Maria ❤️❤️

[@messinalyle4030]

Question: What function do the "Gothic wood panels" serve, listed under the timestamp "Home decor"?

[@dantierandbalogh]

Hi Messina, in my opinion they only serve as aesthetics for the space. However they do add detail & relief from an otherwise flat wall

[@messinalyle4030]

@@dantierandbalogh So they're like wainscoting?

[@dantierandbalogh]

@@messinalyle4030 no no, something more like this: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/835792410/vintage-french-neo-gothic-wood-carving very intricate

[@messinalyle4030]

@@dantierandbalogh Ah, okay--thanks!

[@gailfairweather1515]

I love the wall colours and dark wood. I painted my house lighter colours for light with Rick cherry wood furniture and black accents

[@dantierandbalogh]

Love that Gail! 😍😍

[@lauriepolden6594]

I do not like dark or anything dark walls dark decor. I don’t like dark anything I like nice and bright and plenty of sunshine and windows and white air curtains. I can’t do dark sorry it’s just not me.

[@dantierandbalogh]

That's quite alright Laurie, you don't have to explain yourself to me! 😁 We have plenty other videos on the channel that are completely opposite to this look of you're interested🤗🤗

[@annajohnson6532]

I love it so cozy😊

[@dantierandbalogh]

Utterly 🪵🔥🏡

[@evaluna5257]

Exquisite ❤

[@dantierandbalogh]

Thank you Eva🤗🤗

[@homebodyheaven6114]

Dark anything is Too depressing.

[@dantierandbalogh]

Perhaps!

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

I live in New England, on the coast of Massachusetts, and the architecture here lends itself perfectly to the dark cottage core style. Many of the houses here range from early American styles that look like they have been here since the 1700s, complete with low ceilings and fireplaces in every room, to gothic revival houses, dripping with gingerbread trim, arched windows and doors, steep rooflines and turrets that look like they come right out of Grimm's Fairy Tales and are often surrounded with overgrown cottage gardens, perfect for a witches lair. Sadly, I don't own one of them, and live in a small apartment in the historic city of New Bedford. There are many sprawling Painted Ladies from the days when whaling fortunes were made during the Victorian era and have been restored nicely, complete with widows walks on the rooftops, stained glass windows and wrought iron fences. For many years my decorating style has been shabby chic, with white walls and painted furniture, pastels and pink roses. But now in my elder years, I find myself loving the dark cottage core style, with its deep, mysterious colors, featuring the nature of a dark misty forest, and witchy vibes, as all true Scorpios love. I dream of a big lottery win so I can have a little shabby chic cottage full of watery pastel colors by the ocean for the summer months, and a dark spooky Gothic cottage with a wild haunted garden to live in for the fall and winter months. An old lady can dream....

[@dantierandbalogh]

You are speaking my language Sharon! Did you catch my Nantucket video? Obviously near you in that area. I love Queen Anne style homes- we don't get that here in the UK. Would love a home like that but Laszlo thinks they're too creepy 🤣🤣. I would absolutely love to live in Salem! We should at least visit that part of the world, it seems so autumnal to me 🍂🍁 You are lucky to live there🤗

[@stevenriften7561]

Basically, Dark Mori but with home decor. 👌

[@dantierandbalogh]

Sorry what is Dark Mori? you'll have to educate me 😂