Forget “less is more”, it’s time to embrace the gloriousness of organized chaos, also known as “cluttercore.” Cluttercore essentially is a continuation of the popular cottagecore trend, but designed to maximize your space with even more decor. The idea of cluttercore is to make your room feel cozy and comforting with more personal items, objects, collections—the possibilities are endless. To help you maximize your own cluttercore dorm room, our guide offers several helpful tips as well as products to perfectly suit the cluttercore aesthetic!

What are the key elements of a cluttercore themed room?

• Several layers and textures
• Quirky, kitsch displays of artwork, posters, photographs, etc.
• Antique and vintage furniture
• Indoor plants
• Floral patterns
• Bold, multicolored patterns
• Mixing of other themes, styles, and time periods

How to Create Your Own Cluttercore Aesthetic

An important part of creating a cluttercore aesthetic is to find your own unique style. Consider these steps that will help you embrace your cluttered space into one that is cozy and special to you!

Look for inspiration

Check out some cluttercore Pinterest boards, online blogs, or Instagram pages to see how others are embracing this room aesthetic. Then, you can go and personalize your own cluttered space. 

Embrace Kitsch

Kitsch is a German word that roughly translates to “tacky.” The word is often used to describe items to be overly bold and attractively fun. One way to create your own cluttercore is to incorporate the Kitsch style, by styling decor with bright colors, unique patterns, and items that exude a quirky charm. 

Mix and match 

Decide whether you want different colors, textures, and patterns you want to mix into your room decor. Or if you want to create a cluttered aesthetic with a bit more visual correspondence, designate one particular color or pattern for the entire room and show an abundance of it. Mix and match to what fits your personality, to make for a unique bedroom. 

Create different displays and vignettes

With a cluttercore aesthetic, you can culminate several aesthetics in one room by setting up different displays around your room. For example, one corner could give off a cottagecore aesthetic, while another area can show off a dreamscape aesthetic. 

Stay organized

There is a fine line between cluttercore and a messy room. Make sure to find that line when it comes to creating your cluttercore room so that you aren’t overdoing the chaos. This could be by making sure there is a designated place for each item or investing in some storage containers to put away unappealing objects that don’t go with your look. 

Bedding

Natalia Retro Floral Duvet Cover and Sham Set

With a faded floral pattern and a muted blue color, the Natalia Retro Floral Duvet Cover perfectly brings a striking, retro feel to your dorm bedding. The cover looks like an illusion, but the more you look at this sensational bedding set, the more you will fall in love with it and its coziness!

Boho Rose Comforter and Sham Set

An all-white comforter grants you the ability to aesthetically clutter your bed with copious amounts of multicolored pillows and throws. Plus, this Boho Rose Comforter has an elegant rose detailing that provides stylish texture, perfect for creating multiple layers of texture and color. The white color option is a great choice and a bestseller, though you could also choose the medium gray option and allow the rose print to stand out even more in your room.

Bubble Border Comforter and Sham Set

A flashy bedding option is this Bubble Border Comforter and Sham Set, which shows off a wavy, deep blue border around the comforter’s trim along with a white base. Naturally fit any pillow or throw of your choice to go along with this set’s boldness. 

London Hotel Border Duvet Cover and Sham Set

Similar to the Bubble Border Comforter, this London Hotel Border Duvet Cover is another option with a vibrant border and a white base. Instead of the deep wavy blue, this one has a straight hot pink trim. Easily embrace the open white space with an abundance of statement pillows and throws for a pleasingly crowded bed. 

Layla Wavy Daisy Comforter and Sham Set

If you are going for a vintage style bedding, this Layla Wavy Daisy Comforter and Sham Set is stylish, sunny bedding that has a delicate floral texture and pattern. With all these components, this bedding can stick out on its own. Then, when you add more layers with pillows and throws, it will help you embrace your cluttercore even more. 

Roller Rabbit Charging Rounded Headboard

Opt into getting this Roller Rabbit Charging Rounded Headboard to make your bed even more eclectic. You can choose between two captivating prints, including a trendy paisley print in pink and blue or a Jemina print in pink and blue. An added feature is its charging outlets for you to easily charge your devices while you sleep. 

Decor

Wooden Frame Set

This assortment of frames comes in an array of different shapes and sizes, allowing you to add photos to your wall in a way that is different from other photo frames. The set comes in two color choices – black and light natural – but either are perfect for cluttering your wall decor.

Hangit Photo Display

If you want to add even more photos to your wall, the Hangit Photo Display allows you to hang tons of pictures and keepsakes. Plus, it is easy to adhere to your wall! You can choose between a white display or a black display – both simple colors but can help you make the most of a cluttered wall.

Moon 3-Tier Wall Shelf

This easy-to-hang shelf allows for you to create more unique collections of your favorite items and knick knacks. Plus, the shelf itself is stylish, with its brassy gold color and its moon shaped detailing. 

Fashion Sketches Removable Wallpaper

You have never seen wallpaper like this one. The Fashion Sketches Removable Wallpaper has a unique, captivating design that can bring chic chaos to your cluttercore aesthetic. Along with its distinct design, it comes in four different colors – including black, taupe, pink, and gold. This wallpaper is easy to apply to your dorm walls, and it's easy to remove or readjust as well. 

Maxwell Wood Shelf & Floor Lamp

Give your room a warm, welcoming display on this Maxwell Wood Shelf & Floor Lamp. Its slim frame helps you optimize your dorm while providing subtle lighting to your space. What’s great is that this shelf can go along with any aesthetic or style you are going for. 

Hand Braided Boho Rug

Cluttercore involves looking for a rug that will draw attention to your dorm floors. This Hand Braided Boho Rug fits that goal perfectly, with its array of multi-colored material to make it a vibrantly special floor piece. Plus, it's made with recycled cotton, making a sustainable rug option. 

Swirled Illusion Area Rug

This Swirled Illusion Area Rug is both retro and abstract, two fitting components of the cluttercore aesthetic. Its blue and white color can brighten your floor immensely. Plus, with its alluring illusion striped pattern, it will be irresistible to look at. 

Pillows and Throws

Modern Arch Square Pillow

Practically any pillow is suitable for a cluttercore, especially if there is a clutter of them. This Modern Arch Square Pillow is incredibly suitable because of its multiple patterns and colors. With a checkerboard print and a pink geometric arch, this pillow combines all these components to make a modern statement. 

Flutter Woven Throw Blanket

This whimsical butterfly throw blanket can either be a comfortable addition to your bed or an excellent wall decor. Its array of butterflies add some interesting complexity and variety to your decor. Plus, the reversed side is a contrast of the front, which can also make for a beautiful display as well. 

Checkerboard Throw

A nice statement throw is this Checkerboard Throw, which comes in multiple colors, including a multi-colored option to bring even more boldness to your bed. You can also choose from olive green, black and white, and brown, all still captivating throws to look at. 

Wave Pattern Woven Throw Blanket

Mix up your patterns with this groovy, Wave Pattern Woven Throw Blanket. It comes in lovely lavender, with fringed tassels on the edges and a special ikat pattern. All in all, it’s hard to find a blanket that could live up to this cozy, decorative blanket.  

Storage

6-Cube Storage Unit

Not only could you use a cube storage unit as a place to store your items, you could also use it to make different displays and vignettes in your room. This cube storage unit has six different slots for you to use, and comes in standard white, brown, and charcoal gray. 

Iron Tiered Cart

An Iron Tiered Cart allows you to store and display several items in a way that makes it easy to transfer. In addition, it comes in six color options, including pink, silver, white, mint green, black, and orange. Picking the vibrant options like orange, pink, and mint green are extremely suitable for your cluttercore aesthetic. 

Wire 3-Tier Rolling Cart

Like the Iron Tiered Cart, this 3-Tier Wire Rolling Cart could also work as a remarkable and stylish way to display and easily transfer your objects. This cart only comes in one color, which is a metallic gold, but can still be a dazzling feature to your room of clutter. 

Yak About It® Extra Depth Desk Hutch

This Yak About It® Desk Hutch will help you fit way more items, objects and collectibles on top of your desk. With five different color options, you can choose a desk hutch that is more suitable to your personal style. Colors for this hutch include white, espresso, brown, brass, and light natural. 

Happy Decorating!

Essentially, a cluttercore aesthetic has endlessly bold possibilities. But with these amazing decor ideas, they can help you maximize the space in your dorm room and turn it into a cozy, organized chaos!