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We’ve seen before how the authentic Gothic look is far more than just the stereotypical vampire movie theme. This is certainly only one variation on a movement that has much stronger roots in its architectural and ancestral past than most people realise. For it spawned a whole new shift in the use of colours, design features and larger than life detailing and design nuances that were to shape a generation and still have much influence on the design and style trends of today. Particularly prevalent during the Victorian era, when we recall the Gothic look, we typically think of intense colours, grand architectural detailing and ornate wooden furniture. But it is just as easy to update the romantic Gothic aesthetic by decorating in more contemporary Bohemian modern style with faux finishes, rustic accessories, and eclectic furniture and accents. Determine what is to be the focal point in your romantic Gothic bedroom, be that a majestic wooden bedstead or grand fireplace, and use colour, texture and emotive details and accessories to complete the look.
When it comes to colours, Gothic décor begins with black, but there are a whole host of other suitable options. You might paint a deep crimson accent wall for a horror movie look, or perhaps try a Bohemian palette of mottled blues and greens in deeper shades. Give your walls and furniture a distressed finish by painting them two or three contrasting dark colours and the rubbing away at the final coat of paint to reveal some of the shades beneath. You might also like to use a thin coat of antique whitewash over a darker colour or pattern to give a sense of a timeworn piece. Vintage wallpaper looks perfect for an accent wall, or try your hand at painting curlicue designs along the base of the walls, in corners, and around the doorframe.
Furniture establishes the mood in any Gothic bedroom setting and a focal point vintage metal bed or imposing wooden bed design will make a definitive style statement like little else. If you opt for a metal bed frame choose one that features intricate scrolled designs and detailed features, and you may even like to incorporate a small gargoyle statue or engraving in some way, wiring it to the frame for a rustic feel. A four poster bed is also ideal for this room setting in true Victorian style, with the posts of the bed perfect for hanging sheer fabrics or heavier richer materials for a regal touch.
Use accents and accessories and lighting to pull the theme together. A chandelier and wall mounted sconces adds a formal classy look, whilst candles mounted casually in wine bottles complete with wax cascades are more Bohemian. Pillar candles, tea lights, lanterns and light fixtures with tinted shades all maintain the moody atmosphere. Create your own display shelves by repurposing old drawers, painting them in dark shades, using velvet or vintage wallpaper on the back and the base, and affixing them to the walls. Accessorise them with candles, incense burners, apothecary jars, dried flowers or gargoyle statues. Old leather bound books are also perfect for striking the right tone. Stack them next to the traditional bed as an impromptu nightstand or display them on a small freestanding shelf next to a scatter of floor cushions to create a cosy reading corner…
Tags: Beds, Bedsteads, Iron Beds, Metal Beds
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