Cabincore – a Warm Balance of the Natural, the Pragmatic, and the Modern

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.