Black Victorian Gothic Bed Frame
Photo credit to DigsDigs
Gothic home décor has an air of mysterious, dark, romantic, and erotic sensuality. The Gothic era became quite popular during the 12th to 16th century in Europe and then made a comeback during the 1980’s in England. Currently, there is a strong subculture that has developed throughout the major cities of Europe and the United States.
Armani Xavira Gothic Inspired Bedroom Interior
Photo credit to Design Me Buy Me
Most of us who are not part of the Gothic subculture have a mental picture of Edward Scissorhands or True Blood’s Fangtasia. Although Edward’s fashion sense and personality can depict a strong Gothic style, we are limiting our vision of the variety of what being “goth” entails. After doing some research, it is quite interesting to learn Gothic home décor can be very flexible to personal interpretation.
Black Satin Sheets and Black Chandelier
Photo credit to Go Money Ways
Gothic home décor for me means:
- dim lighting
- dark shades of paint
- sexy candles with smells of vanilla and cinnamon
- burgundy and charcoal satin bed sheets
- four post bed frame that allows the use of bondage and other fetish toys
- low platform bed with just two pillows to maintain free of cluttered pillows
- minimal furniture in the bedroom – just a Gothic style chest box for storage and two night tables and one leather piece of furniture (like a corset chair or patent leather furniture)
- dark velvet curtains to keep natural light out and maintain privacy
- black chandelier with intricate details
- mirrors to accentuate the sensuality of the room
- classic pieces of furniture with an air of darkness
Maximo Riera’s Unique Octopus Sculpture Chair
Photo credit to designboom
Now you can define what goth means to you and find pieces of décor that represent it. Here are some inspirational Gothic home décor photos if you are trying to incorporate this bold and sexy theme in your home:
Black Chandelier and Black Velvet Curtains
Photo credit to Antonelli Real Estate
Velvet Gold Headboard
Photo credit to Houzz
Four Post Bed Frame with Padded Headboard
Photo credit to Agatha Home Design
Let’s not forget other house and home furniture that are Goth inspired:
Homme Chair – Sitting Man Without Head Sculpture
Photo credit to Architonic
Jimmie Martin Black Beauty Chair
Photo credit to Jimmie Martin
Black Leather Lounge Chair
Photo credit to Moleta Munro
Can you tell I’ve been in the mood for black and white bedroom interiors?
Happy decorating! And Happy New Year!!
PS: Time to bring in 2013 with a fresh set of inspirations to continue decorating your beautiful house!
Those bedrooms are dark in every sense of the word. But I do adore that licorice black color. Thanks for stopping by. Jane