Through my exploration of aesthetics, one that stood out the most to my own tastes is Cabincore, an aesthetic which incorporates elements of natural pragmatism and comfort, creating a feeling of warmth.
As someone who grew up surrounded by the aesthetic of nature in Appalachia, this aesthetic jumps out at me for its feeling of familiarity. I recognize its simple, pragmatic, genuine feel which reflects the hardworking spirit of the people and landscapes I came to know – yet it maintains some novelty and complexity through elements of modern design.
Cabincore can be described as a rougher version of its close relative Cottagecore. Earth tones reign supreme through this aesthetic, with a focus on functional, warm design in both housing arrangements (simple furniture, color coming through accents) and clothing (leathers, flannels). Wooden walls, fixtures, and tools are also a mainstay of this aesthetic, as there is a focus on designs incorporating elements of its natural surroundings.
Some of Cabincore is also aligned with another cousin, Adventurecore – mostly the aspects which revolve around the namesake cabin’s remote surroundings. Animals, trees, leaves, hiking, and other outdoor sights/pursuits are often included on aesthetic boards (see second attached picture from jamiemgreenart on Etsy). These convey a sense of wonder for the outdoors and drive home a sense of getting out on adventure – but also can be observed from a wooden rocking chair on the cabin porch if one so chooses.
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Hi Lia, your description of Cabincore was really easy to follow, especially given its connections to other more popular aesthetics, such as Cottagecore or Adventure Core, especially with your description of the colors, materials, and scenery that depict it. However, I wish you had added some pictures to your post because although the description was great, it was too short to imagine precisely what the aesthetic brings. It would have been great if you added more details surrounding how Cabincore came to fruition, with more information explaining how it became popular and where it is seen the most. However, I enjoyed how you presented your reasoning for choosing this aesthetic and how it relates to your life and experiences. On that note, I think it would have been nice to expand on that because I initially thought of Appalachia as more of a scary place than a warm, comforting place like a cabin.
Hi Sofia! I just added in some pictures now – I thought I had them in there from the start, but the site didn’t like my formatting. I’ll make sure to look more at the history of this aesthetic!