Is it just me, or is everyone shopping for bubble home decor?

Bubble home decor trend with neutral living room, a bubble candle holder and a bubble bowl

(Image credit: H&M)

published 23 January 2023

Bubble home decor is blowing up, and as someone with a minimalist, Scandi-style home, this is finally a trend I can get on board with. Also known as bubblecore, it brings organic shapes into your interiors, whether through a candle holder, fancy lighting, or that cloud-shaped mug you've probably scrolled past 100 times on TikTok.

Confession: I really couldn't get behind Barbiecore or Cottagecore. I appreciated both trends, but as a true neutral decor lover, they just weren't me. Bubblecore is an amalgamation of all things asymmetrical, neutral, and calm, but a load more fun. Essentially, it's anything that takes a bubble-like shape. I'm talking glass and ceramic, materials but it's really not that limited. I've found plenty of bubblecore buys from my favorite stores to prove that you can incorporate this niche look into your space without hurting your wallet.

I'm not sure about you, but I think that this floaty, ethereal trend is here to stay.

H&M Stoneware Tea Light Holder

*Buys 200 tea lights*.

Koythin Ceramic Coffee Mug

Yes, this is that coffee mug you keep seeing all over TikTok.

3-Light Glass Globe Bubble Chandelier

Yes, this is basically the same light Molly Mae has, but it's a little cheaper.

Areaware Bub Bud Vase

Urban Outfitters, you've really spoiled us with this one.

Mmann Candles Table Cake Cloud Candle

A new candle for the center of your coffee table.

N&V Large Bean Bag Chair

Get cozy.

Hsyile Lighting KU300198 Cozy Elegant Modern Creative Floor Lamp

Stop using overhead lighting. This is so much better.

H&M Decorative Glass Bowl

For your keys and your hair ties, or maybe even for your fruit or your jewelry.

Carmella Glass Reed Diffuser & Fragrance Oil Set

This reed diffuser smells and looks great.

Where did the bubblecore come from?

Thanks to British influencer Molly Mae's recent dining room redesign, the term bubble home decor was searched 14,000 times in the last month by home interior lovers, far and wide. For her dining room, she bought a stunning statement light that's essentially a bunch of hanging white bubbles. It's mega attention-grabbing — and you can see it on her home Instagram account.

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Hi! I'm Annie, and I'm the Head Ecommerce Editor at Real Homes. I've been part of the Real Homes team since 2018, when I joined as Deals Editor. Along with covering major sales events — from Black Friday to Amazon Prime Day — I review home must-haves so that you can buy with peace of mind. Mostly focusing on home fragrance and sleep, as well as a few vacuum cleaners, I've tested pretty much every item you can think of that you need in your home. I live on the outskirts of the city in a two-bed apartment with my husband and my pug, Doug. So I am always searching for compact alternatives and ways to save floor space. What about when I am not typing away? Well, you'll find me enjoying an iced coffee (no matter the season) and trying out the latest brunch spots the city has to offer, or booking my next holiday. Where else can you find my words? Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, Gardeningetc, and Woman & Home.