Spring is here, and everything’s coming up…cabbages? If you’re wondering why your Instagram or Pinterest feeds are suddenly full of lettuce-coloured ceramics and cabbage-shaped platters, you’re not imagining things. Cabbagecore has trend spotters in a chokehold as everyone who’s in the know has suddenly developed a fondness for this leafy vegetable, and even Pinterest predicted that this aesthetic will be everywhere this year. This rustic veggie has also influenced the fashion world as the Highgrove x Burberry collection appears to be a nod to this vintage-inspired trend.
Cabbagecore’s appeal speaks to those who want to add whimsy and colour into their lives. So apart from adding verdant-toned clothing to your wardrobe, why not incorporate this aesthetic into your living spaces? It’s a simple way to freshen up and add vitality to your home. To give your abode a spring makeover, here are some easy ways to incorporate cabbagecore into your interiors.
Add Soft Greens to Your Space
Pale, soft greens like celadon, sage, and pistachio have been dominating interiors as these colours act like a neutral, yet they add an uplifting and revitalising quality to any room. But rather than colour drenching your home in soft green, consider adding small doses to certain areas to embrace cabbagecore’s playfully quaint look. This will make any space look fresh, making it more inviting as we head into the warmer months.
Treat the colour like an accent and use sage green as the fabric for cushions or upholstered seating, or for drapes in a beige and white room. Use celadon as an accent tile for the powder room or a shared bathroom, and pistachio for bedding, towels, or table napkins. To add more green to your space, decorate with botanical prints, or better yet, a painting of a cabbage on a dark background. Display the print or painting on a picture mount to provide the perfect finishing touch to your artwork.
Consider Cabbage Prints
Using cabbage print wallpaper is the perfect way to add some vintage flair to your home decor. For a sophisticated design, avoid wallpaper in bright colours and choose one in a subdued hue or sepia toning. Install it in the powder room, stair risers, or your entryway to give these small spaces a timeless, curated look. Your breakfast nook is also an ideal place for cabbage print wallpaper, so dress up the walls to give the space a botanical and organic feel.
You can also enhance your spaces with cabbage print fabrics, but keep the colours muted and avoid using too many prints in one area. A cabbage print duvet will look gorgeous in an all-white or gray bedroom, while cabbage print curtains will look amazing in the kitchen. You may also add a sepia cabbage printed table runner to your dining table. Combine cabbagecore textiles with earthy colours like soft clay reds, creams, and pale greens for a tasteful look.
Be Intentional When Decorating with Cabbage-Themed Pieces
Some people may think that having vegetable or fruit-themed figurines, kitchenware, or decorative items can make their interiors look outdated or kitschy. Think about your (or your mum’s) country apple-themed kitchen back in the 90s, or the grape-focused kitchen decor from the early 2000s. To make your interior design look chic, avoid crowding your spaces with cabbage-themed pieces, and be intentional when decorating with these items.
For example, if you have a large, green oval platter like the Bordallo Pinheiro platter from Williams Sonoma, make it the star of the table and pair it with understated staples. Think woven or rattan charger plates, white bowls and plates, clear glasses, and brushed metal flatware. Got a collection of cabbage bowls? Display them on a floating kitchen shelf mounted on a plain white or cream wall. You can also use one of the bowls as an attractive holder for small items. Try placing the cabbage bowl on your entryway table and use that for keys, or use a flat cabbage leaf platter to hold mail and bills.
Don’t be afraid to use your cabbageware for casual meals or hosting informal get togethers at home. This allows you to make the most out of your cabbage-themed items so they’re not just there to serve as decor. Use an oversized cabbage bowl as a bread basket or a salad bowl, and use smaller pieces to hold dips, condiments, sauces, or side dishes.
Cabbagecore is the latest trend that’s revitalising homes for the spring season. Try these decorating ideas to give your living spaces a fresh and whimsical look that your family and friends will surely love.