Gothic style bedroom

The Gothic style has been known for centuries and remains relevant to this day. It creates the atmosphere of rich medieval houses, Gothic European castles, and embodies romantic ideas about vampires. Currently, this style is good because if properly designed, it will look rich regardless of the budget.
Creative people will enjoy both creating a Gothic interior and living in such a house.

Bedroom decoration in Gothic style

How is this style different? First of all, it is a kind of mysticism, mystery, some gloom, where straight lines, sharp angles, and some pretentiousness predominate.
Most often, bedrooms are made in the Gothic style. How can you recreate such an atmosphere in them without resorting to the help of professional designers, whose services cost a lot? Let's try to figure it out.

Color spectrum

Traditionally, gothic implies the color black. It will be best set off by red: bloody, burgundy and its other dark shades.

The predominance of wooden furniture implies a dark brown color. Unpainted metal parts will also look good.
To set off the overall gloom and add a little brightness, you can use a golden color in the decor, which will soften the atmosphere without disturbing the overall impression.
Perhaps the Gothic style is the only one where white looks unnecessary, so it should be avoided, allowing only a small amount of it if necessary.

Furniture and decor

Furniture should be chosen from wood: oak, pine, cedar. In accordance with the traditions of the style, it should be high, decorated with carvings. You can use gold, silver or bronze fittings as decoration. You can also pay attention to forged metal furniture, which is presented in a wide range, including for Gothic interiors.

When you hear the phrase “gothic-style bedroom,” the first thing that comes to mind is a huge double bed with a canopy. A canopy in the modern world is a rare phenomenon, and therefore expensive, so you can do without it. But strict carvings on the headboard can replace its decorative role.
In any case, the furniture should be heavy and massive, as it was in rich houses and castles of the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, the light airy lines of forged elements are also welcome and can dilute the gloom of the overall picture.

The most popular decorative element in Gothic interiors are tapestries. It is better to choose those where golden color predominates, because this will provide a good contrast with the dark tones of other elements. Tapestries can be replaced with large paintings with images that match the style.
The role of lamps is also important: it is better to choose forged ones, decorated with complex patterns. The chandelier should be massive, but additional lighting can overload the space with its size, so it is better to choose small lamps and fixtures.

As additional decor, you can place antique boxes, jugs, carved candlesticks with candles, which can sometimes be lit to completely immerse yourself in a mysterious and mystical atmosphere.

Materials

The main materials that should be used when decorating a Gothic bedroom are wood and metal. Suitable dilutions include glass, stone, and leather for furniture.

IMPORTANT: the Gothic style does not tolerate plastic and materials that imitate natural ones. Otherwise, the room will look artificial, caricatured and tasteless.
As a floor covering, the most “Gothic” material is stone, but for a bedroom this is not the best option, because even a carpet will not save you from the cold. Parquet can be a replacement.

General recommendations

• To ensure that the interior does not look pretentious, but harmonious, you should unobtrusively place antique items in the room, which will emphasize the correspondence with the time of the Middle Ages. Modern things can make the overall picture look ridiculous;
• Adhering to certain rules, one must not forget about convenience and one’s own desires, therefore it is possible to take liberties when creating an interior, but provided that this does not create the impression of bad taste;
• Proper window treatments can be very important. It is best to make the frames and window sills massive, “heavy”, decorating the openings with carved arches. If this is not possible, then you can limit yourself to well-chosen curtains.

Thus, a Gothic style bedroom can be decorated even in the modern world. All the necessary functional and decorative elements can be found on sale.Of course, such a design will not be cheap, but for those who appreciate medieval romance, this solution will be especially successful and worth any money.