It’s hook, line and sinker for this latest interior trend to drop, and it’s a new iteration of coastal inspired design that feels good to be in. I’m a self confessed coastal interior lover, and the fisherman aesthetic combines everything we love about coastal charm, with some trendy twists taken straight from the runway.
‘Fisherman aesthetic’ is one of the listed Pinterest Predicts trends for 2025, a not yet trending report which includes all of the rising trends that Pinterest predict to be huge for the year ahead.
Translating to the interior, this could also be referred to as ‘fishercore’. Think stripes everywhere, a relaxed maritime feel, subtle nautical details that don’t scream commercial coastal like an ornament of a ship, and a subdued coastal colour palette for a laid-back, approachable interior.
What Is the Fisherman Aesthetic?
We’re not talking about sitting in your living room with bright yellow raincoats and wellies (unless that’s your kind of thing), but this trend has been derived straight from the catwalk with a rise in searches for fisherman sandals (up 30%), fish bag (up 50%) and cable-knit jumper (up 110%) on Pinterest which has been driving this years much coveted trend.
The catwalks of 2025 were awash with rugged charm of the fisherman aesthetic with chunky cable-knit sweaters, boat shoes and oversized raincoats taking centre stage. This trend’s emphasis on durability and comfort resonates beyond fashion, influencing interior design with its earthy palettes and tactile materials.
The fisherman aesthetic is truly about bringing nautical vibes inside. Similar to a bright and breezy coastal aesthetic, but stripes are a main feature, and think of elevated yacht interiors with tongue and groove panelling, brass plated lighting, heavy pattern and natural materials for a tactile, seaside like feel.
Forget commercial coastal elements such as your standard ship ornament and anchors, think more tasteful, quirky additions like fun fish artwork, coral ornaments, rope and braiding and a heavy use of both wood and natural elements which are key foundations in the interior of a yacht.
Fisherman Aesthetic Approved Colour Palette
Whilst you can take the nod from traditional coastal inspired interiors for the colour scheme, the look is much more laidback and subdued than classic coastal style.
Instead of those tell tale bright breezy blues and pure whites, fishercore is about understated shades such as mushrooms, soft almost grey greens, subdued baby blues with warmth coming from room details such as wooden accents, textiles and braided rugs.
Note the perfect use of the colour palette below with a Farrow and Ball shade like Off-White and tactile elements incorporated through the bedding – the red bed frame, linen, stripes and jute create the most divine fishercore look.
If you’re looking for some paint colours to kickstart your own project, here are some I would recommend from Farrow and Ball for that perfectly laidback, yet stylish fisherman aesthetic – Lime White, Oxford Stone, Vert De Terre, Parma Gray, Lichen and Templeton Pink.
How To Style The Fisherman Aesthetic
Very similar to earthy inspired design, the fisherman aesthetic is one that is really easy to achieve in your own home with the right colours and textiles.
If you’ve got wooden flooring, top with a large jute, braided or herringbone rug to ground the space and set the tone. Who What Wear added, “The fisherman aesthetic, though, is somewhere between quiet luxury and full-blown eccentric maximalist. It’s refined and not too much while still having a bit of quirk and wit”.
So you don’t need to be afraid to start incorporating warmer colours into your decor, rusty reds, greens and blues play their role perfectly here.
Pulling the scheme together with the right decor pieces really is key. Whatever you do, don’t search ‘coastal decor’ online, I always refer to this as commercial coastal style. It’s bog standard, overtly nautical elements that are dated and are usually found in someone’s toilet. Step away from the light houses, boats and anchors.
Decor should be refined, quirky but remaining tasteful. Fish themed prints, plenty of nautical stripes through textiles, a stack of books, and brass details are some ways you can pull this look off. As for furniture, you’re going to want at least a couple of wooden elements in the scheme to define and have that nod to a boats interior.
Take note of the below living room, featuring a beautiful selection of eclectic coastal prints, shells, stripes and tasteful textiles for a laidback, feel good space. Design brief nailed.
What do you think? Is fisherman aesthetic a style you’d consider?
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