Dirt is terrible. There's a new home décor trend that even the most Type A clean freaks may not be ready for: spacore. It's pretty much everything you would expect from such a name. Consider a palette of muted colors like oatmeal and white with earthy, minimalist accents. This is a “less is more” approach that aims to soothe and relax the eyes rather than overwhelm them.
Perhaps the best example of this aesthetic comes from none other than the queen of neutrals, Kim Kardashian. In an IG post captioned, “My favorite room in the house,” Kardashian gave a glimpse of her infamously bleak living room (if you've seen any episodes of 73 Questions, you'll know you know exactly what I mean). There's nothing darker in a room than toast. Immediately, my thoughts jumped to all the possible scenarios where such a pretty space could be completely ruined by an accidental coffee stain. Next, we couldn't help but marvel at its stylish perfection.
The move towards neutral decor has long been on the rise, especially among millennials, but spacore takes things to a whole new level of minimalism. There seem to be several pillars to achieving such a zen, spa-like atmosphere. A white sofa is a key element, and a light-colored rug also helps tie everything together. Keep reading to see how sensemakers are bringing the spa core trend to life and learn how to bring a little relaxation into your home. Yes, it may require some maintenance, but there's nothing that bleach or a magic eraser can't fix.
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Piece #1: Sofa
One thing people who follow the spacore interior aesthetic have in common is a white sofa. It may sound like a wasted effort, but owning a car isn't as hard as you might think. (Even an occasional mess eater like me can keep it clean.) I love how it instantly brightens up a room and adds an airy feel that you can't get with a dark sofa. If you're still concerned about long-term durability, options with slipcovers are much easier to clean. Bouclé, on the other hand, is now his IT fabric.
wooden box and barrel
sofa ever covered
CB2
Strato 80 inch bouclé sofa
cost plus world market
Bling sofa with ivory feathers
urban outfitters
isabel sofa
Cobble Hill
watermill 74 inch sofa
Piece #2: Rug
Now, let's move on to the next task, the rug. It not only acts as the focal point of the room, but also lends a calming feel to the rest of the space. We know that neutral carpets don't seem like the most exciting thing, but feel free to play around with patterns of varying degrees of calm for a little more interest. Some advice: Avoid bright white rugs and choose creamy beige or off-white shades for a warm effect.
Nuroom
Rigo Handwoven Jute Area Rug
west elm
color block shine rug
Ellen DeGeneres created by Loloi
pasadena rug
oriental rooms
moroccan ivory sharug rug
Lulu and Georgia
Eoin moroccan rug
Piece #3: Chair
Whether you're looking to create a Zen-like sanctuary in your living room or bedroom, a comfortable accent chair is always a wise choice. Beyond the practicality of additional seating, it creates an additional dimension by bringing another element into the space. The goal is to stick to bright, neutral tones, so quirky shapes can add charm instead of bold colors.
urban outfitters
Amaia swivel chair
CB2
Brace cream bouclé chair
hearth & hand
upholstered accent chair
Faye Toogood
plump lounge chair
Everything comes together here. From wall art to curtains to side tables, add these soothing items to complete your spa-like experience. Go for items with unique textures and details so it doesn't look too monotonous.
urban outfitters
Stassi table
west elm
lava stone table
urban outfitters
Roma Cubby wall shelf
CB2
small carved travertine cocktail table
ferm living
alum table lamp
alyssa hamilton
textured pieces
Anthropology
cat table lamp
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