The day of the dado: cottagecore trend reflects desire for simpler life

Survey finds younger generation seeking traditional decor amid backlash to hustle culture'

We are a quarter of the way into the 21st century and just as the world feels more fractured and more online than ever before, here is some welcome news: put the kettle on, teapots are the new whimsy.

Popularised by the cottagecore" trend beloved by celebrities including David Beckham, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, the desirability of domesticity is viewed by some as a yearning for life in simpler times.