We always approach the 'core' trends with slight caution on Homes & Gardens. These fun but fleeting trends tend to have a lot of buzz when they first appear, but can fizzle out within weeks. However, the most recent 'core' trend has our attention. Not only because it sounds so tempting, but because the premise behind this trend has roots in a more timeless aesthetic.

is the most recent fall trend to take over social media. More of a mindset than just an interior design trend, it embraces the cozier, comforting side of decorating. It's whimsical and comforting, and exactly how you want your home to feel at this time of year.

'Burrowcore is all about creating a home you can sink into,' explains interior designer Michelle Gage. 'It’s cozy, layered, and a little cocoon-like; a space that makes you want to stay awhile. The key is surrounding yourself with pieces that feel as good as they look. We’re craving comfort at home more than ever, and Burrowcore takes that feeling of ‘I just want to stay in’ and turns it into a design aesthetic. It’s about creating little pockets of comfort that make everyday life feel calmer – a cozy reading corner, an extra-soft throw, warm lighting or nature-inspired accents.'

'Burrowcore represents a desire for spaces that bring comfort, peace, calm, and harmony to the home,' says Lauren Covino-Smith, Designer and Principal of Styled Ivy Interiors. 'This interior movement, all about “cocooning,” includes layers and textures that feel as soothing as curling up to the fire with a great read and a favorite throw blanket.'

'For me personally, it replicates all the feel-good elements of home,' continues Lauren, 'the soft glow of candlelight, a hot cappuccino, deep enveloping seating, textured throw pillows, dimly lit accent light fixtures (2700K bulb temperature only, please!), and an oversized chenille blanket big enough to wrap up in and still have some left to share with my two black labs. Colors should feel moody and earthy without being overly formal – moss, olive, tobacco, rust, and burgundy work wonders for that intimate feeling.'

'To me, the home must always be a sanctuary,' says designer Gisela Graham, 'a private space to slow down, unplug, and find absolute peace as the nights draw in. 'Burrowcore' is the perfect antidote to our hectic daily lives, but you don't need to buy a brand-new sofa to achieve it. You can easily create that inviting, cocoon-like feeling through clever layering.'

'Try piling up oversized, deeply textured cushions in brushed cotton or heavy bouclé to add immediate physical softness. Drape a chunky wool throw over the arm of your favorite chair, and switch out light summery scents for the grounding, flickering warmth of amber, spice, or woodsmoke candles. It is all about creating little pockets of comfort that make you feel instantly safe, warm, and entirely content the moment you step through the door.'

'When we are creating cozy spaces, we often either color-drench the room or incorporate generous doses of a dark, earthy color,' says Allison Smith of Gem & Clay Interiors. 'We always incorporate plenty of softness, in the form of throw blankets and fabric window treatments, as these are the touches that not only make the space feel complete, but they subtly address the very human need for safety and comfort.'

'In cozy rooms like this, layered, dimmable lighting is very important to be able to control the ambience at different times of day,' adds Allison. 'And wherever possible, every cozy room needs either a window seat, or at least a cozy place to sit by the window. As the seasons change, it is so nice to be able to watch the world outside while being safe, warm and comfortable inside.'

'To us, burrowcore is less of a trend and more of something our human souls need, and in such a technology-inundated life, now, more than ever, we need to feel like we have a safe, warm place to perch, to feel grounded, and to reflect.'

The 'Burrowcore' Edit

Burrow into the comfort of an armchair, bed, or reading nook this fall with these stylish picks designed to make your home feel its coziest.

'"Burrowcore” may be a new label, but it gives a name to something timeless,' explains interior designer Rebecca Midden. 'We have a physiological and psychological need to feel held by a room. At a moment when work, media, and public life pass continuously through our screens and into our homes, it makes sense that people are looking for interiors that restore a meaningful threshold between themselves and the outside world.'

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