Spacecore / Galaxy Room Ideas

For all the kids out there who have lived a life of fascination with space. Take a seat and ready the tea, because this one goes out to you. Whether you side with astronomy or astrology, it’s highly likely that the universe is your muse. And as with most objects of infatuation nowadays, there is an aesthetic perfectly tailored to your taste.

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The spacecore aesthetic (also commonly referred to as galaxycore) pays homage to all things out in space. From massive galaxies to stars way out of reach, if you’re the type to spend more time wondering about what’s out there than here on Earth, there’s no doubt in our mind that you will appreciate our spacecore room ideas!

The Spacecore Aesthetic

As its name might suggest, the spacecore aesthetic is based on our knowledge of the universe, its galaxies, stars, planets, moons, and any other objects beyond our exosphere. The two recurring themes within the aesthetic are retro and space-age influences.

Some of the activities that fans of spacecore tend to favor include stargazing, observing space with telescopes, or keeping up-to-date on the most recent astronomical discoveries. As for those who are equally keen on astrology, they may take their time reading up on how planet movement and moon phases influence life or charging crystals.

Now, before we go on to share our spacecore room ideas, there are a few basics of the aesthetic’s decor that we’d like to cover first. Learning how to decorate your room around hobbies and personal tastes will make for a much more agreeable atmosphere, and might even motivate you to dig deeper into your passions and be more in touch with yourself.

What is spacecore room decor?

Although there are no exact rules for galaxy / spacecore room decor, it’s most often defined by neutral colors, geometric patterns, and an overall subtle sci-fi atmosphere. You can get inspired by cult classics based in space, or (if you prefer) go with the astrology route and display more obvious imagery of the universe, with nods to the zodiac, tarot, and any other related topics you like.

There are many ways to recreate a space environment in a room. The easiest route is to darken the walls and use them as a canvas for art you can either paint or hang. You can incorporate objects such as a telescope, a model of the solar system, glow-in-the-dark sticker lights, themed tapestries, and pendulums. Maybe even a crystal ball, tarot deck, candles, and some crystals, if you’re into the astrological scene.

If you’re looking for more in-depth tips, take a hint or two from the spacecore room ideas we prepared for you. From how to play with colors to setting that perfect otherwordly lighting and cluttering up in true astronaut style. We got you covered!

Galaxy Spacecore Room Ideas

Your safest bet for achieving a perfect galaxy / spacecore room without it looking borderline childish is to mix and match cues from the 70s-80s space scene with dystopian futurism. Below is our comprehensive guide to spacecore room ideas to help you accomplish just that:

Color Palette

If you’re not sold on the idea of completely darkening your walls, you can always just go with an accent wall. Dark blues, purples, and fuchsia are the perfect base for a space vibe. As galaxies, planets, and nebulae can come in all types of colors, you are pretty free to explore and come up with your own color palette. Playing with neutrals and a few accent colors is a good option.

If you’re going with a more NASA-esque vibe, opt for white and blue. If you’d rather explore a more cosmic combination, you may want to go with neons instead.

Lighting

Glow-in-the-dark, strategically placed neon LEDs, and projection lights. These are some of the best lighting options for a galaxy / spacecore room. Not only will they help evoke that perfect cosmic ambiance but they can substitute decor items if you prefer a more decluttered space.

Walls

Utilizing your wall space for decor is a great way to incorporate space-themed elements in a smaller room. Besides hanging light pieces, you can put up shelves to hold fun cosmos memorabilia, or even frame some of your favorite constellations and other galactic images. Tapestries are also an excellent option if you’re not too eager to put a lot of time dressing up the walls.

Furniture

In terms of furniture, you can go with virtually anything. Keeping it simple yet modern is a good rule of thumb. But if you’re willing to invest, you can go all out with pieces that are reminiscent of a starship control room. For this, go with acrylic furniture in either white or grey – these will be further highlighted by your cosmic lights.

Bedding

For bedding, the easiest route to go is with a graphic milky way or solar system design. Constellation bedspreads are also fairly easy to come by, and these usually come in mostly neutral colors. You can get creative with accent cushions shaped like half-moons, rockets, planets, and any other elements you might like.

Other Decor

When it comes to spacecore decoration, the trick is keeping it true to who you are and what you like. If you happen to be a major fan of a specific movie franchise set in space, why not make it all about that? With framed posters, fun merch, and filming set-worthy props, you can easily bring your sci-fi fantasy to life.

If you live and breathe astrology, take a more spiritualistic approach and grab yourself a nice crystal ball and a tarot deck, frame your astral map, hang a nice dreamcatcher, and showcase your crystal collection. The most exciting thing about this decor is that it’s functional, so it works well with your hobbies along with making the space feel more personalized.

But if you’re a huge cosmic nerd through and through, you might want to keep things very true to the science. A decent telescope stationed next to a window is a big must. Along with that, it’s good to keep that astronomy knowledge at hand. So you can decorate with planet lamps, celestial globes, cute astronaut sculptures, or a kinetic solar system mobile.

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Hopefully, our spacecore room ideas will help you trek through the galaxy without ever leaving your home. Feel free to roam our shop first to discover some nifty items that will surely come in handy on your decoration project.

If you liked this post, you might also want to check out our previous guide for the Vaporwave aesthetic.

Happy galactic travels!