Aesthete Cognizance

There’s a curious rebellion happening in the world of interior design, one that laughs in the face of minimalism and celebrates the glorious mess of lived-in spaces. It’s called  cluttercore , a movement that turns what used to be considered “too much” into a deliberate, expressive aesthetic. But is cluttercore just a reaction against sterile perfection, or is it a more profound statement about how we connect to our surroundings and ourselves? The Rise of Cluttercore: A Reaction to Perfection For years, the design world has been dominated by minimalism, think Marie Kondo’s “spark joy” philosophy, Scandinavian simplicity, and the “less is more” mantra. Instagram feeds filled with white walls, empty countertops, and neutral tones became synonymous with calm and control. But life isn’t always clean or quiet. Many people began to feel that these immaculate spaces didn’t reflect who they really were. Enter cluttercore, a maximalist counter-movement that says,  “Your space should te...