6 Home Aesthetics That Defined 2024, From Westerncore to Gardencore [Video]

Hyper-personalization has taken center stage during 2024 in the form of niche ‘core’ aesthetics, think clustercore, regencycore, cottagecore, etc. But some of these trends far surpassed others in popularity this year. To help identify those defining trends, Taskrabbit put together a list of seven ‘core’ design styles that its users brought to life this year—and the results range from gardencore to craftcore.

To build its list of the top ‘core’ aesthetics, Taskrabbit looked at real jobs completed on its platform and identified defining aesthetics used in homes across the United States. Here’s a look at the trends that dominated in 2024.

Many homeowners spent time in the garden this year. According to Taskrabbit, landscaping tasks have increased by 17 percent and gardening tasks have increased by 31 percent in 2024. Taskrabbit users are making their outdoor spaces more enjoyable through lush landscapes and rustic furniture—two top trending terms for the year. …