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Your guide to the latest trend in enchanting room design!  Image by Jorge Ferreiro on Adobe Stock. Have you seen the latest home decor trend on Pinterest? It’s called Castle Core, and it’s predicted to be the hottest interior design style this year! I have been completely captivated by castles since I was a toddler, so this decorative trend is one bandwagon I can’t resist jumping on! So what is Castle Core? Let’s explore this “happily-ever-after” style together… The Castle Core home decor aesthetic—also referred to as Medieval Core or Royal Core—draws inspiration from design styles found in the Old World European castles, English manors, and French chateaux. The medieval period, or Middle Ages, lasted from approximately 500 AD to 1500 AD. This gives you 1,000 years of stylistic nuances to consider when creating this design scheme. That’s a lot of room for self-expression! Castle Core decor blends historical design styles with mythological and fantasy elements. The obvious word associations for Castle Core are Gothic, medieval, and royal, but other stylistic considerations include luxury, comfort, heraldry, elegance, vintage, and Maximalism. The perfect fairytale castle sanctuary will also include home accents that fill your space with an essence of escapism, fantasy, enchantment, romance, and drama.  Image created with Adobe Firefly. Close cousins of the Castle Core aesthetic include the English Manor style, Cottage Core, Victorian, Gothic Revival, Fairy Core, Rococo, Western Gothic, and Modern Gothic. Each of these styles creates a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era while blending contemporary sensibilities. A wide range of decorative styles overlap or fall into the category of Castle Core, but today’s focus will be on the mystical, fairy-inspired version. Think King Arthur, Harry Potter, or Grimm’s Fairy Tales. So grab your white unicorn, and let’s get started! I am an Amazon affiliate, so some of the posts in this article contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I will only recommend products or services I use personally and/or believe will add value to my readers. Start with earthy textures First, let’s set the stage for your fairy-inspired Castle Core space by starting with the basics. If you walked into an empty room in a castle, what would you expect to find there? You’d see earthy textures like stone and wood on the walls, floor, and ceiling. So, the first step to creating a proper foundation for a Castle Core-themed room is to bring in those neutral textural elements. Here are a few examples:
 Image created with Adobe Firefly.  Wagon wheel chandelier.  Image created with Adobe Firefly. Add furniture fit for a queen (or king) Now, we are ready to add the furniture! Castle Core's furniture style is bulky and moody, ornate and opulent. Castles, after all, were (and still are) the abodes of royalty and aristocrats. So, any self-respecting fairy queen (or king) will want to furnish her (or his) castle with similarly regal things! Your options may include furniture like these:
 Image created with Adobe Firefly.  Image from AdobeStock.  Ornate library desk.  Burgundy velvet tufted loveseat. Use jewel-toned colors for drama Explore dramatic color options. Medieval spaces (contrary to popular belief) were full of intense, garish colors. Create that same over-the-top sense of drama and contrast in your Castle Core space with a combination of rich jewel-toned colors and a neutral rustic base. Some color options are:
 Chalmette table vase.  Tufted velvet wingback loveseat.  Embroidered velvet pillow cover. Layer luxurious fabrics for optimal coziness Design a fairytale escape that is so cozy you will never want to leave with abundant layers of sumptuous and embellished fabrics. You can’t go wrong with the following design elements:
 Tapestry wall hanging.  Black Persian-style rug. Romantic Gothic-style windows and mirrors Gothic arches are the most obvious design element in a medieval fairytale castle theme. There are ample options for Gothic-influenced windows, mirrors, and wall decor to include in your storybook interior. You can even use oversized Rococo mirrors to add a touch of opulence! Check out the list below for inspiration:
 Gothic arch church window by kundennote_com on Pixabay.  Image created with Adobe Firefly.  Arched wall mirror. Mood lighting and opulence As in any design style, lighting plays a major role in the overall look and feel of the room. Think about a room in a castle…What type of lighting would you expect to find there? In a stereotypical medieval room, you would see flickering candles, a roaring fireplace, and blazing wall torches. The look would be moody and mysterious, dim but warm. In later castle interiors, you would find opulent chandeliers with hanging crystals that glimmered like diamonds. Use lighting styles and multiple lighting layers to create your desired level of ambiance and glamor. Here are some options to inspire you:
 Wall candle sconces.  Crystal chandelier.  Table lamp with crystals.  Metal floor candelabra. Fairytale-inspired and whimsical home accents You are the queen (or king) of your castle, and this is your opportunity to let your personality shine through! Layer your space with medieval-style home accents to bring your fairytale Castle Core sanctuary to life. Embrace your inner sense of fantasy and escapism with ideas like these:
 Coat of arms shield wall hanging.  Knight pen holder and letter opener.  Canvas wall art.  Medieval-style goblets.  Lady & Unicorn Decorative Red Throw Pillow Cover.  Handmade chess set.  Gothic fairy with white dragon. Related blogs you may want to read: 18 Magical Hobbitcore Fairycore Home Accents Light Academia Decor Inspiration For Spring! Dark Academia Bedroom Decor For Spring Create a magical space this Spring with these fantasy Fairycore home accents Romantic Fairycore Cottage Bedroom Decor 17 Must-Have Cottagecore Home Accents 21 Enchanting Woodland Fairycore Home Accents Embrace The Magic Of Fairycore Decor This Fall! Dark Academia Decor For The Fall
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