How to Decorate with a Goth Theme Part 1

Some people think that how to decorate with a Goth theme entails skulls with crossbones and monsters with fake blood. This is not necessarily true. Though some enjoy the gore you may be surprised to learn that most of what is involved, as far as interior decorating and design is concerned, is more about romance and thoughtful inspiration. After reading the first article of this series you may even realize that you already have touches of this beautiful darkness throughout your home, without even knowing it.

The Top Five things that you will need to begin your home's transformation into the darker side are:

1. Black Lace: This one is a no-brainer for anyone that has ever looked into decorating with this theme. It not only adds the mysteriousness, it also makes every other color in your scheme stand out. You can use it alone for window treatments and table runners or if you want to add a little more "life" drape it over other, more colorful fabrics. Which brings us to the second thing you need.

2. Silk: This could be any color that you want, from the standard black to a slinky red or regal dark purple. A royal blue also works well with this theme. Once again, you can create unique bedding, table runners or any throws with this sensuous fabric. For those that cannot afford to use it everywhere, small touches such as custom doilies can be made or you can buy silk-like fabric and few will know the difference.

3. Dried Roses: This is a must for anyone trying to find out how to decorate with a Goth theme. They are great for creating arrangements throughout your home. Though you can use silk red and black roses also, nothing gives validity like the once alive kind.

4. Aged Chains: Now, do not get scared here. This is not the "whips and" kind. Though you can used actual old chains, the flaking rust is hard to deal with and clean up after, not to mention can be hazardous to your health when it is airborne. It is better to buy new and "age" them yourself with the kits that are available at almost any hardware store. Chains can be used to put up window treatments, draped on doorways etc, pretty much anywhere that you need to hang something from.

5. Paint: Big surprise here- eh? As with any decorating project, paint is the easiest way to change a room's look. With this style, you will of course need some of the darker colors, including black. The other hues you choose will depend on the room that you are re-doing. This will be discussed in the future articles that concentrate on specific rooms.

Now that you know the basics of how to decorate with a goth theme, it is time to choose a room in your home where you want to experiment with it. The next set of articles will deal with incorporating the goth style into specific rooms of your home.