wattWe're a quarter into the 21st century, and at a time when the world is more fragmented and more networked than ever, here's some welcome news: Turn on the kettle and teapots will become the new wonder.

Influenced by the "country" trend favored by celebrities such as David Beckham, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, the desire for family life has been replaced by some People are seen as yearning for life in a simpler era.

This trend also resulted in increased demand for dado railings and footstools, butter dishes, tablecloths, kettles and firewood piles.

Millennials are returning to cooking basics and learning traditional skills such as cooking from scratch, making sauces and baking, moving beyond mere aesthetic standards, according to a survey.

According to a B&Q survey of 2,000 young people aged 29 to 44, this generation wants to be able to eat their own homemade Victoria sponge on an eco-friendly lace tablecloth, but admits they also You can’t do it without an air fryer, USB plug, and milk frother.

“The resurgence of the vintage farmhouse aesthetic reflects our desire for comfort and timeless design in our homes,” said Tori Summers, director of kitchen showrooms at B&Q. “Kitchens are often central places in our homes for socializing and entertaining, and we know many of our customers want to ensure their kitchen reflects their personality and welcomes guests.”

The New York Times has written about the rural core associated with grandmacore, faeriecore, farmcore and goblincore, and the shared aspiration of these aesthetics: "to live in a world beyond the one we currently inhabit."

The New York Times wrote: “This is a clear backlash against the busy culture that Fiverr’s ads embody, with the copycat core trying to alleviate burnout by lazily enjoying life’s mundane tasks.”

"People want to be closer to nature," said Kai Chow, creative director of the Doneger Group design consultancy in New York. "The biggest trend in interior design is bringing the outdoors indoors."

The trend seems to be being passed down from generation to generation in an appropriately vague and gentle way: the University of Edinburgh Students' Association last year produced a rural core guide for new students, which included Craft and Sewing Society tastings and tea quizzes - presumably, Drinks are served in a variety of charming teapots.