Have you heard of Gothic or Goth-core decor? Are you looking to change your room to fit your unique, albeit darker tastes? Finding the right aesthetic for your living space can be overwhelming with options. So many choices and so many competing companies vying for your business. How do you choose?
Some turn to Pinterest for inspiration from others or interior decorators in your area who know the local markets and stores with the best prices. Thrifting is another great way to find character pieces at a great price that may need some touch-ups or personal tender loving care.
Before going on your self-expression journey, it’s best to have an idea in mind of the color palette and finishing touches for the mood. It will require patience and attention to detail if you are going for a specific aesthetic. Painting everything black and only buying black decor may have you feeling like you live in a coffin. So, let’s explore some options to help you on your journey to self-expression.
Neon Gothic
Inspiration for this aesthetic stems from raves or nightclubs. A dark paint paired with neon backsplash, lights, or finishing touches gives a kind of neon “pop” factor. While black is the signature goth color to choose for paint, a darker red, gray, or purple would suffice, if the room has little to no sunlight unless you want the hue to change during the day. The idea is to give high contrast while also playing with the macabre or nightlife feel.
Gothic Romance
Lace detailing or intricate lace art can add a soft influence to your decor and make the space feel more feminine or at least have undertones of goth. Velvet detailing or throw pillows will play with the light, when available, and give the room some shine wherever you want the focus to be. Reds, purples, and greens can be used to accentuate your style with the romance of metal detailing around the room. Mirrors, when placed properly can add depth or make a room appear taller than it is, depending on where you place them on the walls.
Adding chandeliers can give elegance and a dramatic feel to your gathering space of friends or family, depending on your tastes. Avoid dried flowers as they can hold stagnant energies unless that is what you are going for.
Victorian Goth is a close cousin and can sometimes overlap some signature decor and colors. While the Romantic Goth era ended before the Victorian era emerged, the detailing and color palette are quite similar with a few adjustments. Adding some psychological or anatomical books to your bookshelves and some anatomical charts to the walls will shift the feel of the room from Romantic to Victorian.
Medieval Goth
Dragons anyone? The finishing touches are going to be the factor between romantic goth and medieval goth. You could also go with other medieval inspiration such as orbs or the like. Just be sure to keep crystals and reflective objects away from sunlight as they may cone sunlight and can set something flammable on fire. Steampunk goth plays off the metal aspect of goth, while not closely related to medieval goth, the combination of the two can give a beautiful collaboration.
Nu-Goth
- This one is a bit trickier for it requires you to be the judge of what is goth or not. From horror movies to a deep dive into psychology or philosophy, beauty is in the eye of the beholder for this aesthetic. If it feels dark and modern, it’s safely within the Nu-goth category. Adding anatomical graphs pictures of body parts or modern art of your favorite movie or character can give it a personal and modern touch.
Make it Your Own
There are so many niches in Goth and the Gothic aesthetic that were not mentioned above. This article was written to help navigate your journey to find direction and some unique ideas to make your space feel more like you. Goth can be what you make of it, and there is inspiration everywhere online or at your local markets and apothecaries. Some of the best Gothic art is something you have painted or made yourself. Make your space your own by adding a work of art or piece of furniture that you have refinished or decorated yourself with a pattern or paint style that speaks to your aesthetic.
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