It’s not difficult to see why cottagecore, the aesthetic factoring in all facets of rural life with a heavy appreciation of nature, has spread like wildfire.
If we all had the choice between living as we do, or spending our days in a beautiful cottage, wearing pretty dresses and hats… I think it’s safe to say, there would be entire cottage communities!
So naturally, with The Sims being a life simulator, this idyllic lifestyle is possible to achieve in the game – and CC makers can offer everything you’ll need.
After this list full of beautiful clothes and decor, you may never play the same again.
If you have ever tried to build or decorate with a certain theme in mind, then you’re probably already familiar with how restrictive it can be – only having three or four swatches for each piece of furniture.
Half the time, they don’t match even if they came in the same pack!
But that’s never a concern when it comes to CC.
These wood cabinets will add a much-needed country flair to your cottage kitchen, as will the retro stove complete with a backsplash and pot rack.
Here are some more items for the kitchen, and they might look familiar since they’re conversions from The Sims 2.
Who knew that game had such cozy & wholesome decor that it would be used over a decade later?
The wall-mounted oven mitt, rooster-themed canisters and utensil holder, decorative skillets will all make your kitchen look… well, a lot more kitchen-y.
There’s also a rooster sculpture and some flowery decor (see, witchy!).
Cottagecore is one of the broadest aesthetics out there.
It not only includes each part of the home, but clothing as well.
Although the creator made these items with Strangerville in mind, I think they will work perfectly for any Sim delving into cottage life.
Lovely, ruffled dresses, knotted blouses, and overalls – all with an abundance of gingham or floral patterns – will really get your Sim looking the part.
Plus, the boots are very fitting for them to be out in their garden. Which is totally mandatory when you’ve got a cottage.
There are plenty of vintage-style items in the game… but it appears they’ve already gone through a remodel.
Meaning, the colors just aren’t quite right.
And if it’s cottagecore you’re going for, you’re not gonna want modern counters.
But Miss Ruby Bird has put the “vintage” in “Tall Order Vintage Cabinets” with these recolors.
The swatches are much more fitting, and there are a lot more of them now, too.
The set includes all parts of the counters as well as the islands, making them now available in a variety of faded pinks, greens, yellows as well as plenty of woods.
Pretty much any house can benefit from more wall hangings.
But that’s especially true for a cottage.
Open spaces and empty walls are just not part of the aesthetic.
And there’s a certain appeal to a cluttered look, especially if you do it right.
Well, you’re sure to be pleased after using these charming & whimsical animal portraits.
They are so cute, I don’t even have words! Gah!
But seriously, from the art style to the frames to the critters themselves, there’s nothing not to love.
Some of them are even wearing clothes, and everyone knows an animal in clothes is like, cuteness points times a billion.
Some of the birds are wearing a sweater or a bandana, and the gazelle has a tuxedo. They all look so nice, you’ll have trouble deciding which ones to use.
While nature-based decor like plants may seem like a no-brainer, you might want more than that without sacrificing the aesthetic.
These paintings from moonclover are the perfect way to add some more organized decor to your Sim’s cottage.
There are 45 swatches here in a rococo style.
If you don’t know what that means, don’t feel bad, neither did I.
But after a quick Google search, I totally see the connection.
All these pastel colors and the highly detailed style of art really fits right into the cottagecore lifestyle, as do the themes they generally concern: love, myths, youth, and playfulness.
