“The pandemic made us all redefine the who, what, and where we find happiness and inspiration—and our homes become the source of it all,” Krista Stokes told Real Simple in October 2020. The designer and art director for Hidden Pond, a resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, continued: “Our own walls instead of museums, our kitchen and dining rooms instead of our favorite restaurant, our individual workstations instead of one provided for us, our own bedrooms instead of escaping to a hotel when we need to recharge.” These pieces can completely change the feel of the room in which they’re placed, and adding just one to your cart can give your home a soothing refresh. Everything in the cottagecore storefront ranges dramatically in price, but we found 12 standout items that cost under $200. In fact, most of them are under $50. Shop them all below.
