Aesthetics List: Every Aesthetic and Its Board
Every aesthetic, its colors, and the Pinterest board to start it.
Types of aesthetics
15 aesthetics, from Cottagecore to VintageTap one to see it as a Pinterest board: its colors, searches and board names
Search it on Pinterest
Name the board
What Pinterest says
Not sure which one is you? Take the aesthetic quiz: ten questions, one answer.
Quick answer: the aesthetics people search for most on Pinterest are Cottagecore, Dark Academia, Light Academia, Clean Girl, Coastal, Boho, Minimalist, Y2K, Grunge, Coquette, Old Money, Fairycore, Streetwear, Maximalist, Vintage. An aesthetic is a look you can wear, live in and pin: a set of colors, materials and moods that go together. Each one below has its own colors, the Pinterest searches that show it, and three board names to start it.
The 15 aesthetics, one by one
Cottagecore
Cottagecore borrows from an old farmhouse and its garden: floral prints, puffed sleeves, gingham, baking, jam jars and anything made by hand. The colors are soft and sun-faded, and the pace is slow.
Its colors: Cream #F3EAD3, Butter #EFD9A0, Sage #A8B89A, Dusty Rose #D8A7A0, Moss #6B7A4F.
On its board: Wildflowers in a jar, linen and gingham, fresh-baked bread, puffed sleeves, a vegetable garden.
Search Pinterest for it: cottagecore aesthetic · cottagecore outfits · cottagecore bedroom · cottagecore kitchen · cottagecore dress · cottagecore garden
Board names: Cottagecore Bedroom Ideas · Cottagecore Outfits · Cottagecore Kitchen Decor
Dark Academia
Dark academia dresses like a literature student in an old university town: tweed blazers, turtlenecks, plaid and brogues, with leather-bound books, ink and candle stubs close by. The colors are deep browns, forest green and black.
Its colors: Parchment #E8DCC2, Tweed #8A6F4D, Oxblood #5C2A2A, Forest #2F4035, Ink #1F1C1A.
On its board: Leather-bound books, tweed and wool, candlelight, handwritten letters, old library shelves.
Search Pinterest for it: dark academia aesthetic · dark academia outfits · dark academia room · dark academia wallpaper · dark academia books · dark academia fashion
Board names: Dark Academia Outfits · Dark Academia Room Decor · Dark Academia Books to Read
Light Academia
Light academia is dark academia's daytime twin: cream knits, linen pants, white shirts and loafers, museum visits, poetry and pressed flowers. Everything is warm, pale and a little classical.
Its colors: Ivory #F6F0E4, Oat #E4D5BB, Camel #C19A6B, Olive #8A8A5C, Espresso #4A3B2E.
On its board: Pressed flowers, a book of poems, cream knitwear, museum afternoons, letters and stationery.
Search Pinterest for it: light academia aesthetic · light academia outfits · light academia room · light academia wallpaper · light academia books
Board names: Light Academia Outfits · Light Academia Room Ideas · Light Academia Aesthetic
Clean Girl
The clean girl look is polished and simple: slicked-back hair, glowing skin, gold hoops, a white tee and good jeans, with a calm, neutral room to match. It is less about owning much than about keeping it neat.
Its colors: White #FAFAFA, Latte #D9C4AD, Taupe #A89A8C, Blush #E7C6BD, Gold #B8935A.
On its board: Gold hoops, a sleek bun, dewy skin, neutral basics, a tidy vanity.
Search Pinterest for it: clean girl aesthetic · clean girl outfits · clean girl makeup · clean girl hairstyles · clean girl room
Board names: Clean Girl Outfits · Clean Girl Makeup Looks · Clean Girl Aesthetic Room
Coastal
Coastal style lives by the sea even when you don't: white and sand, every blue from sky to navy, stripes, linen, rattan and weathered wood. It is breezy and easy to keep.
Its colors: Chalk #F2EFE6, Sand #E3D3B5, Sky #B9D0DC, Sea Blue #5F8AA3, Navy #243A57.
On its board: Striped linen, weathered wood, sea glass blues, rattan and jute, open windows.
Search Pinterest for it: coastal aesthetic · coastal grandmother aesthetic · coastal bedroom · coastal outfits · coastal decor · coastal living room
Board names: Coastal Bedroom Ideas · Coastal Outfits · Coastal Home Decor
Boho
Boho mixes flowing dresses, fringe and layered jewelry with rattan, macramé, plants and patterned rugs picked up at markets and on travels. The colors are warm earth tones: terracotta, mustard and sand.
Its colors: Sand #E2CDA8, Terracotta #C0704F, Mustard #C99A2E, Sage #A9B59B, Rust #8A4B2F.
On its board: Macramé and rattan, layered rugs, lots of plants, fringe and flowing skirts, market finds.
Search Pinterest for it: boho aesthetic · boho outfits · boho bedroom · boho living room · boho decor · boho style
Board names: Boho Bedroom Ideas · Boho Outfits · Boho Living Room Decor
Minimalist
Minimalism keeps only what is used or loved: clean lines, bare surfaces, a capsule wardrobe in a few colors, and light doing most of the decorating. The calm comes from what is left out.
Its colors: White #F7F7F5, Stone #D9D6CF, Greige #B5AFA5, Charcoal #3E3F41, Black #121212.
On its board: Clear surfaces, a capsule wardrobe, clean lines, natural light, one good chair.
Search Pinterest for it: minimalist aesthetic · minimalist bedroom · minimalist outfits · minimalist living room · minimalist wallpaper · minimalist home
Board names: Minimalist Bedroom Ideas · Minimalist Outfits · Minimalist Home Decor
Y2K
Y2K brings back the turn of the millennium: low-rise jeans, baby tees, butterfly clips, lip gloss, chrome and anything pink or holographic. It is playful, shiny and a little loud.
Its colors: Baby Pink #F6B8D1, Lilac #C7A8E8, Baby Blue #A8D8F0, Chrome #C9CDD3, Hot Pink #E0327F.
On its board: Butterfly clips, lip gloss, chrome and glitter, baby tees, flip phones.
Search Pinterest for it: y2k aesthetic · y2k outfits · y2k wallpaper · y2k fashion · y2k room · y2k hairstyles
Board names: Y2K Outfits · Y2K Wallpaper Ideas · Y2K Room Decor
Grunge
Grunge comes from the 1990s music scene: flannel shirts, ripped jeans, band tees, combat boots, smudged eyeliner and thrifted everything. The colors are faded and dark: black, charcoal, olive and deep red.
Its colors: Faded Black #2B2B2B, Charcoal #4A4A4A, Olive #5F6146, Plum Red #6E2C3A, Denim #4F6377.
On its board: Flannel and denim, band tees, combat boots, smudged eyeliner, thrift finds.
Search Pinterest for it: grunge aesthetic · grunge outfits · grunge wallpaper · grunge room · grunge makeup · grunge fashion
Board names: Grunge Outfits · Grunge Room Ideas · Grunge Aesthetic Wallpaper
Coquette
Coquette is soft and girlish: satin bows, lace trims, ballet flats, pearls, cherries and pale pink everywhere, from outfits to a frilly bedroom. It is romantic and pretty on purpose.
Its colors: Ballet Pink #F4CFD6, Cream #FBF3EA, Rose #D98A9B, Cherry #9E2A3A, Pearl #EAE4DC.
On its board: Satin bows, lace trims, pearls, ballet flats, cherries.
Search Pinterest for it: coquette aesthetic · coquette outfits · coquette room · coquette wallpaper · coquette nails · coquette hairstyles
Board names: Coquette Outfits · Coquette Room Decor · Coquette Aesthetic Wallpaper
Old Money
The old money look is understated: navy blazers, cable knits, crisp shirts, loafers, pearls and no visible logos, set in wood-paneled rooms and on tennis courts. The colors are navy, cream, camel and forest green.
Its colors: Cream #F1EAD9, Camel #B98E5E, Navy #1F2F4A, Forest #2E4A3A, Burgundy #6B2733.
On its board: Cable knits, navy blazers, loafers and pearls, tennis whites, wood-paneled rooms.
Search Pinterest for it: old money aesthetic · old money outfits · old money house · old money style · old money wallpaper
Board names: Old Money Outfits · Old Money Home Decor · Old Money Style
Fairycore
Fairycore is a woodland daydream: flowing dresses, flower crowns, butterfly wings, mushrooms, moss, fairy lights and sheer pastels. It sits somewhere between a cottage garden and a storybook forest.
Its colors: Moss #7D8F5A, Lilac Mist #D7C8E6, Mushroom #C9B8A0, Fern #4F6B45, Petal #F0D5DE.
On its board: Mushrooms and moss, flower crowns, butterfly wings, fairy lights, sheer layers.
Search Pinterest for it: fairycore aesthetic · fairycore outfits · fairycore room · fairycore wallpaper · fairy garden ideas
Board names: Fairycore Outfits · Fairycore Room Ideas · Fairycore Aesthetic
Streetwear
Streetwear grew out of skate and hip-hop culture: sneakers, hoodies, cargo pants, graphic tees, caps and bold layering. A room to match shows off the shoes, the posters and a good speaker.
Its colors: Concrete #B9B9B4, Black #151515, Olive #5D6045, Safety Orange #E0602A, White #F4F4F2.
On its board: A sneaker wall, hoodies and cargos, graphic tees, skate culture, bold layering.
Search Pinterest for it: streetwear outfits · streetwear aesthetic · streetwear fashion · streetwear men · streetwear women · sneaker room
Board names: Streetwear Outfits · Streetwear Fashion Men · Sneaker Room Ideas
Maximalist
Maximalism layers bold color, clashing prints, gallery walls, collections and stacks of books, so there is something to look at everywhere. It is the opposite of minimalism, and personal on purpose.
Its colors: Emerald #1F6F5C, Hot Pink #D6336C, Marigold #E8A33D, Cobalt #2C4FA3, Plum #5B2A55.
On its board: Clashing prints, a gallery wall, bold wallpaper, collections on show, jewel-tone velvet.
Search Pinterest for it: maximalist decor · maximalist aesthetic · maximalist bedroom · maximalist living room · maximalist fashion · dopamine decor
Board names: Maximalist Home Decor · Maximalist Bedroom Ideas · Dopamine Decor Ideas
Vintage
The vintage look is built from other decades: 1970s flares and suede, record players, floral wallpaper, retro kitchenware and furniture with a past. Most of it is found, not bought new.
Its colors: Mustard #D0A13C, Burnt Orange #C1622D, Avocado #7C8A3C, Brown #6B4A33, Cream #F0E5CC.
On its board: A record player, thrift store finds, retro florals, suede and corduroy, film photos.
Search Pinterest for it: vintage aesthetic · vintage outfits · vintage room decor · 70s aesthetic · retro aesthetic · thrift store finds
Board names: Vintage Outfits · Vintage Room Decor · 70s Aesthetic
Aesthetics for clothes, and for rooms
Most aesthetics are both a way to dress and a way to decorate. The table sorts each one's Pinterest searches into the two, so you can start a fashion board or a room board.
| Aesthetic | Wear it | Live in it |
|---|---|---|
| Cottagecore | cottagecore outfits, cottagecore dress | cottagecore bedroom, cottagecore kitchen, cottagecore garden |
| Dark Academia | dark academia outfits, dark academia fashion | dark academia room |
| Light Academia | light academia outfits | light academia room |
| Clean Girl | clean girl outfits, clean girl makeup, clean girl hairstyles | clean girl room |
| Coastal | coastal outfits | coastal bedroom, coastal decor, coastal living room |
| Boho | boho outfits, boho style | boho bedroom, boho living room, boho decor |
| Minimalist | minimalist outfits | minimalist bedroom, minimalist living room, minimalist home |
| Y2K | y2k outfits, y2k fashion, y2k hairstyles | y2k room |
| Grunge | grunge outfits, grunge makeup, grunge fashion | grunge room |
| Coquette | coquette outfits, coquette nails, coquette hairstyles | coquette room |
| Old Money | old money outfits, old money style | old money house |
| Fairycore | fairycore outfits | fairycore room, fairy garden ideas |
| Streetwear | streetwear outfits, streetwear fashion, streetwear men, streetwear women | sneaker room |
| Maximalist | maximalist fashion | maximalist decor, maximalist bedroom, maximalist living room, dopamine decor |
| Vintage | vintage outfits | vintage room decor |
What "core" means in an aesthetic's name
"Core" turns a word into a whole look: cottagecore is everything that feels like a cottage, fairycore everything that feels like a fairy tale. The word started as a joke on music genres like hardcore and became the usual way to name a new aesthetic online. On Pinterest, a "-core" search is a good sign that people want a full board, not one item: outfits, rooms, colors and moods together.
How to start a Pinterest board for an aesthetic
- Pick the aesthetic above, and tap it to see it as a board.
- Name the board with one of its three board names. They are words people search for, so the board can be found.
- Open its Pinterest searches and save the pins that feel right to the board.
- Make a mood board in its colors, or a pin of your own with the Pin Designer.
For what is new this year, see the trends Pinterest itself named for 2026 on our Pinterest trends page.