Cottagegoth
aka Dark Cottagecore, Gothic Cottage, Spooky Cottage
"A haunted cottage, but make it cozy"
A darker twist on cottagecore, blending cozy rural aesthetics with gothic and witchy elements. Features dark florals, vintage mourning wear, and haunted cottage vibes.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Cottagegoth
Rain on old windows, black bread baking, crow companions, shadowy gardens, candlelit rooms, storm watching
Philosophy
Darkness can be comforting. Gothic living is still living. Nature includes death. Cozy can be spooky.
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Cottagegoth
The Cottage Witch
The Rural Goth
The Dark Homesteader
The Reclusive Artist
What It Rejects
Cottagegoth exists in opposition to:
Bright aesthetics
City life
Toxic positivity
Pastel overload
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
Dark baking
Storm watching
Crow feeding
Midnight gardening
Bone collecting
Shadow work
Origin
Emerged as a natural evolution of cottagecore in 2020-2021, appealing to those who loved cottage life but preferred darker aesthetics.
Era
2020-Present
Regions
Pacific Northwest, UK, Scandinavia, Online
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Black vintage dresses
- •Dark floral prints
- •Lace collars
- •Victorian mourning wear
- •Wool shawls
- •Leather boots
- •Dark cardigans
Silhouettes
- •Vintage
- •Modest
- •Layered
Color Palette
Cottage life in monochrome darkness
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Rural escapism for goths. Combines love of nature and domestic skills with dark aesthetics and witchy spirituality.