How to Decorate with a Goth Theme Part 2

In part one of the series "How To Decorate With A Goth Theme", the basics of what you need for the style was discussed. Now specific rooms will be considered. In this article, adding mystery and romance to your bedroom will be of top priority.

Walls

If you want to go to the extreme, you could always paint your wall black. But, it will close in the space and everything that you add into it will be lost against the vastness of the walls. If you want dark, it is best to choose another dark color. A royal blue, dark purple or even a dark red will be the foundation for the rest of the room's contents. Since the style isn't about using a rainbow of colors, it is best to pick one now that you will base the rest of your accessories off of. Now, for those of you who live in apartments and are not allowed to paint, white will work just fine. Hang a few darker tapestries or darker artwork to set off the brightness of the walls and you are good to go!

Furniture

When deciding on how to decorate with a Goth theme, only the darkest woods should be used. Or, if you want authenticity, lacquer every piece that is in the room black. Not only does this add the darkness that you are looking for, the sheen sets off all of the accessories that are placed on it. As far as hardware is concerned, look for handles and drawer pulls that look old. This could mean anything from aged gold, to stunning silver, to crystal. The whole point is to find something that adds to the romance of the furniture.

Bed

The most important piece of furniture in the bedroom, is the focal point of the whole space, which is your bed. Now, ideally you have a four poster canopy that you can just hang a few black lace curtains off of, but few are that lucky. Instead, you can screw in a few hooks from the ceiling and wind in some chains above the bed to hang the lace from. A trick here is to just use standard silver shower curtain hooks to attach the fabric to the chains. It is cheaper to buy the fabric than it is to actually buy lace panels and if you bunch it up where it is attached, it will be less likely to fray. Even if it does rip a little here an there, it will only add to the ambiance of the room.

Bedding

Of course, anyone who has thought about learning how to decorate with a Goth theme knows that the perfect bedding is of a silk material.. But, you can substitute any comforter as long as it in the dark color choice that you have made for the room. Search through the scrap bins at your local fabric store and piece together a few silk pillows or a bed throw to add the luxury touch. The trick here is to stay away from anything that looks to cutesy or gender specific. No sports teams or floral patterns. In fact, the safest thing to do is to stick to solid colors when it comes to your bedding.

Accessories

The funnest part of decorating with this style is picking out the accessories. Of course, candles everywhere are a must. There are beautiful, as well as inexpensive, crystal candle holders that add the touch of romance that every bedroom needs. The best candle colors for this style are dark ones like black or dark purple. But, here is an instance where you can use the stereotypical blood red in a classy way. They look great in a darker toned room. An atypical choice that also adds an air of contrast is to use white candles. This gives a parody of innocence to your bedroom, which always fits in well with this theme. A few personal photographs should be reproduced in black and white and placed on the bedside tables. Finally, add an aged vanity set and a bouquet of dried roses to the top of your dresser. Very little else is needed to finish off your room.

Now that you have learned how to begin decorating with this theme in your bedroom, you can add little touches that personalize it for you. Even gender-specific accessories can add drama to the room, such as a collection of old porcelain dolls. Just like the white candles, a little whimsy can go along way in this dark style. See, it's not just about skulls and crossbones. Though, those will also be discussed in future articles about how to decorate with a Goth theme throughout the public areas of your home.