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An accent room is a great way to make a statement in your home, and gothic living rooms are becoming increasingly popular.
There are many ways to give your living room a gothic feel, and no, it doesn’t have to be all black. A modern Gothic living room can be more whimsical than dark.
You can also choose a more classic Victorian Gothic style living room if you prefer a traditional Gothic look.
We’ve put together some of our favorite gothic living room ideas, so get ready to be inspired!
Color palettes for a gothic living room
First of all, it is important to know the color palette you can work with to create a Gothic-style living room.
Below are some of the colors you typically find in Gothic decor:
- Black
- Dark red
- Dark blue
- Dark purple
- Dark green
- Gray
- White
You can play with these colors and see what combinations you like.
We recommend that you choose either black, gray or white as the base/main color. Then you can start incorporating some of the other colors like dark red and green.
You can also incorporate some prints like stripes or paisley.
Decor elements for a Gothic living room
When it comes to Gothic decor elements, there are few that you can incorporate, whether you prefer Victorian or modern Gothic. The first (and probably most popular) is anything skull-related.
If you don’t normally decorate with skulls outside of Halloween, don’t worry, there’s a way to use them without making your living room feel like a haunted house. Skulls are extremely popular in both decoration and fashion, meaning there are many options when it comes to aesthetics.
You can find smaller decor pieces to incorporate. Look for coasters, planters, or candle holders with skulls or skeletons on them.
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You can also find more Gothic decorating tips and different style ideas that you can implement in the rest of the article.
More Gothic decorating tips
Candles are another way to add a gothic decorative element to your living room.
Displaying lots and lots of candles is a classic Gothic decor element. And the best part is, you probably already have a lot of them! So go through your cupboards and drawers and pull out all the candles you have.
If you’re going for a more Victorian-Gothic design, look for Victorian-style candelabra or candle holders at a thrift store.
If you’re worried about lighting too many candles, you can get electric candles so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to blow one out.
Black leather or velvet furniture is ideal for any type of gothic living room. Look for leather or velvet sofas, chairs or ottomans as the perfect addition to your gothic living room. You can also look for a black faux fur throw or some black velvet pillows once you’ve decided on furniture.
Antique mirrors and frames are another great way to add some gothic flair to your living room.
You can swap your existing artwork into some of the frames to easily incorporate some Gothic decor elements. Take it a step further and paint them black or gold. Visit some antique shops or estate sales to find antique frames and mirrors.
Gothic living room styles
Now let’s get into some of the more specific ideas for Gothic living room decorations.
When you think of Gothic decor, you usually think of Victorian Gothic design.
Skulls and skeletons are extremely popular in Victorian Gothic decor, and you can build on that. Look for books and artwork related to anatomy. You can also look for things with dried flowers, ravens, or bats as other elements to incorporate.
If you choose the Victorian Gothic style, you should also think about looking for wallpaper that matches it too. Think black and white stripes or a red and black paisley print. Check out Pinterest or check out your favorite Victorian era piece for more inspiration!
If you prefer something more subtle, you might want to consider a modern gothic living room.
If that’s the case, you’ll want to focus primarily on black and white with pops of green as your color palette. Instead of wallpaper, we recommend trying matte black or green paint. If it is a smaller room, you can add just one accent wall.
You can incorporate many elements of Victorian Gothic decor and make the presentation in a more minimalist style. If you’re not sure what type of accessories to look for, think about things that are whimsical and different rather than things that are dark and gloomy.
A gothic living room is the perfect way to make a statement in your home and have fun putting it together!
If you’re worried it’s going to be too dark and gloomy, just start with some smaller pieces and build up from there.
Check out your favorite thrift stores for pieces and keep an eye out for the perfect things to complete your gothic living room this fall and Halloween!
