Gothic Interior Decorating
The term Gothic means different things to different generations, and more than one type of Gothic style can be used in your home's interior decorating. Though the components of Gothic design vary widely, a few basic design elements can be found in nearly all Gothic interior decorating. These elements include dark colors, low light, and certain symbols and design. Before you get started on the Gothic interior design of your home, decide which type of Gothic look you are trying to capture. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Wood and metal furniture
- Dark-colored sheets and blankets
- Dark fabrics
- Wall hangings
- Sculptures with Gothic symbols
- Candles or lamps
- Paint
- Paintbrush
Instructions
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Traditional Gothic Decorating
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Select furniture that incorporates dark wood and metal. Instead of pine, choose cherry or mahogany dressers with an antique, grand appearance. Throne chairs and poster beds are ideal choices to capture a traditional Gothic look. Large wooden or leather storage chests and big, dark wood armoires complete the look.
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Use dark-colored sheets and blankets on the bed. If you opt for a canopy on your poster bed, select dark, heavy fabrics, such as velvet.
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Choose items that have Gothic symbols. When selecting furniture, for instance, get pieces that have been carved with gargoyles, dragons, and other medieval creatures.
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Cover the walls with intricate fabric hangings. Fabric hangings are a common wall decoration in medieval Gothic bedrooms.
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Light the room with candles or dim lamps to mimic the appearance of the lighting of the time. Lamps with thick shades can create the dim appearance in your room.
Modern Gothic Decorating
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Paint the room in a dark color, though not necessarily black. If black seems too dark, select deep red or purple, which gives a dark appearance but also leaves a splash of color.
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Dim the room if you want the room darker by painting the lampshades. Make sure you use a fire-retardant paint to prevent a fire hazard. If you prefer to keep the lights in the space more functional, you can hang string lights to use when you want the room to be dim, but keep regular lightbulbs in the room's main light fixtures that can be turned on when you need more light.
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Decorate with wall hangings of modern Gothic images, such as gargoyles, skulls and fairies. Avoid posters where you can, which detract from the Gothic look. If you have space for statues, select metal or pewter sculptures of Gothic creatures.
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