Gothic Interior Design
This one is for Goths!

Do you like to walk on the dark side?

Do you have a taste for the mysterious and the dramatic?

If so, then this Gothic style will be perfect for you.

Learn how to make it work for you and your home...

I will admit to a bit of a liking for, and leaning towards, ‘Goth’ and the dark, Gothic interior design look...

...so I have really enjoyed looking into this style.

The whole idea behind this Gothic interior design scheme, for me, is pretty much summed up with the following words (from the Rolling Stones):

How to Get the Look

Here we will take a look at some ideas you can use to get the look that suits you and your room.

And actually, I discover that the look is not necessarily all about black.

There are great ways to get the gothic interior design style without overdosing on the black!

Here's how to go about it (black and colors alike!)...

Walls and Color

• However much ‘painting it black’ is the whole theme behind most Goth looks, there is actually much more to Goth and Gothic interior design than just ‘black’.
• This is a very dramatic look - but it doesn’t all need to be dark and black.
  
  

  

  
  
  However much ‘black’ is the cornerstone of the Goth lifestyle, it is not actually a fantastic color to paint your walls, from an interior design point of view.
• Your room will feel very much smaller - black is a difficult color to paint with...

  ...it takes a lot of coats (when you are painting it, and painting over it, if you ever change your mind!)

  ...and it shows up all the tiny lumps, bumps and imperfections in your wall…!

  If you do want to go for black walls, then a matt paint, or a black wallpaper would be your best option.

• Why not look for a wallpaper with silver or metallic touches, to bring a bit of light into your room.

  Light will reflect against the metallic portions on your walls, and brighten up the room.

  The effect from candlelight will be even more stunning! If you don't believe, me try it and see!

If You Don't Want to Use Black

• If you do decide that black, black, black is not for you, don’t worry, as you can easily get a Gothic interior design look and feel by keeping black as an accent, and using other colors as well.
• Deep or dark red is a top Gothic interior design color – but you can also go for other Goth colors like dark green, purple, violet and rich blues.

  We recently stayed in a Gothic themed hotel. what an experience - it was lovely. And the decor was very tasteful...

  The rooms were all themed, and we stayed in the 'Green Man' room.

  (The Green Man is an ancient symbol of rebirth and nature - see him below)










• The Green Man room we stayed in (at the Bats and Broomsticks Hotel in Whitby, UK) was subtle but beautifully created - with some lovely Gothic touches.

  The walls were a soft green (which is a good color for Gothic design schemes in any case) and the room was in a Victorian style.

  Furniture was antique - and there was a stunning bed, which was custom-built (by the hotel owner). A fourposter in wrought iron with a spider's web design.
  
  

  

  
  
  The bed was piled up with soft and luxurious, sensuous fabrics - to make a very welcoming retreat.

  The Green Man theme featured with pictures and artwork with the Green Man symbol - and lots of twigs, berries and greenery brought inside, to symbolize links with nature.

  There were some other Gothic touches - like gargoyle mirrors -which I'll talk about a bit later in the page...

  With some great ideas for getting a stunning look with a bit of creativity!

• You can also get a really lovely Goth feel by mixing black with pink – it is a very dramatic look, and actually very sexy in feel (I call it ‘Goth-lite’!).









• So long as you include plenty of Gothic accents, these colors can form the basis of your whole Gothic interior design look.

Fabrics

• Clever use of fabrics is essential, to get an effective Gothic interior design style.
• Drape black, red, green or violet velvet over pieces of furniture – tables, chests of drawers, dressing tables, sofas and beds.









• Drape black lace or netting over colored fabrics for a very dramatic look.

  Black lace over a paler color (like Goth-lite pink!) will give a greater contrast and a more dramatic look, as well as quite a sexy feel.

• Fabrics like velvets, thick brocades, tulle, muslins, lace, voile or nets look gorgeously mystical draped at windows and around four-poster beds...

  ...or try a simple canopy over a non-four-poster bed for extra drama!

• Keep your drapes black (or in dark colors) and very full, for extra shape, flow and ‘drape’. It will look stunning!
• You must use full and luxurious fabrics to keep the look as sumptuous, decadent and luxurious looking (and feeling!) as possible - essential!

Furniture and Accessories

• When choosing furniture always go for antique, or antique style.

  Never use anything modern-looking. The Gothic style is inspired by a Victorian feel so bear this in mind when you choose the key pieces for your room.

  Take a look at my Victorian interior design page for some ideas...

  ...but do bear in mind that your look will tend towards the luxurious or boudoir feel - and not towards the rustic or 'pretty-pretty' end of the spectrum.

  You can also get some ideas and inspiration from my other Gothic interior design page which focuses on the Gothic look from the architectural style from the 12th Century and medieval times - and this style's revival in Victorian times....

  But back to furniture - choose something old-fashioned looking - dark woods and wrought iron pieces are ideal.

  Try this impressive The Dragon of Upminster Castle Throne Chair

  
• Make the most of beautiful features in your room - like an old fireplace.

  In the Gothic hotel where we stayed we found this beautiful and very impressive looking fireplace...
  
  

  

  
  
  Here the fireplace is made to look much more impressive than it really is - simply because a mirror has been added above.

  The real trick here is in making it all appear as if it is one large architectural feature in the room.

  And that is achieved by painting the mirror in a black paint to match the fireplace.

  Very effective - don't you think?

• This trick can also be used to make cheap or slightly tacky looking Gothic style accessories into expensive-looking artefacts - that appeared to be finely wrought out of iron.

  I haven't tried this myself but I think a satin spray paint would give the best effect.

  Check on the paint label to make sure it will adhere well to your object and try a small patch in an inconspicuous area before you start.

• Gothic style accessories will really be the mainstay of your Gothic interior design look.
• Look out for dramatic wrought-iron or stone effect light fittings, chandeliers, wall-sconces and especially candlesticks.

  Try this beautiful Judging the Darkness Dragon Candleholder

  

  Or this Gargoyle Wall Sconce

  

  For that new-fangled electric lighting what about this Gothic Lantern Floor Lamp

  
• Candles are an absolute ‘must’ for your Gothic look – choose plain church candles, or black and red dribbling/weeping candles.

  These look absolutely gorgeous – but I will warn you now, that they do make rather a mess!

• Use plenty of candles at every opportunity, but do always keep safety in mind!
• For artwork in your Goth room, go for paintings of mystical creatures, like dragons, witches, demons, vampires, angels and goth-fairies - and the Green Man, of course.

  Try this Forest Spirits Green man Wall Mirror

  

  Or try atmospheric photos of Gothic style architecture – old ruins and graveyards, with plenty of creeping ivy and fog!







Luckily I live within an easy car-ride of beautiful Whitby. The iconic Abbey is the ultimate pilgrimage location for Goths and fans of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ the world over.

It is actually one of my most favourite places!



Check out these gorgeous, mystical art works, (from my favourite poster and print store – I have bought loads of stuff from here!) any of which would lend an authentic, ethereal air to your room:

(Click on a product for a larger image, for more information, or to buy.)

Gathering Storm Poster Thomas, Nene Buy at AllPosters.com Dragon's Dream Poster Buy at AllPosters.com Vines Poster Thomas, Nene Buy at AllPosters.com

Luis Royo Poster Royo, Luis Buy at AllPosters.com Alchemy Versus Doctrinus Poster Buy at AllPosters.com Brian Froud - Dreamweaver Poster Froud, Brian Buy at AllPosters.com


Luis Royo

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Royo, Luis
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Vampire Girl

Poster
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Broken Fairies - Green

Poster
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• Other excellent accessories for getting the right Gothic interior design look are stone effect, and pewter, figurines and models of dragons and gargoyles.

  I like this rather subtle but striking Dragon Wall Pediment

  

  Take a look at these Goth accessories, currently on offer.

  Check out the ‘Dragons and Gargoyles section’ and the ‘Medieval and Gothic’ Sections for some really cool little accessories:

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• Also look out for reproduction skulls and cobwebs, and religious symbols, like crosses, ankhs, runes and pentagrams.
• Include delicate dried roses, for a beautiful air of elegance and decay.
• Fairy lights and incense will be the perfect atmospheric finishing touch to your Gothic interior design scheme.

Take a look on eBay for some great, unusual Goth finds to include in your design scheme:

This is a live feed from eBay and is updated constantly. Just click on any product for more information, or to bid or buy…

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Gothic interior design is a dramatic look.

You can really use it to develop your own stunning and unique style.

If you are happy with living on the dark side, and comfortable with a darker feel to life, this really could be the look for you…

So, go on… vamp it up, go back to black, and enjoy living your life on the dark side, for a little while…

Where to Go Next

If you are ready to start your Goth interior design look, try going straight to my interior design tips and checklist, which will guide you smoothly through the whole design process.

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