A Goth Bedroom For A Goth Teen
Goth is a popular theme for the more individualistic teens. If you have a teenager who is itching to transform his room into a Goth paradise, be armed with these decorating tips in order to better help your teen achieve his dream bedroom.
Implementing a Gothic style may mean including some interior changes and a couple of accessories to design the room. No need to overdo though. With key items, your teen’s bedroom can have the realistic look of a Gothic architecture.
Decide on the darkness of color. Black is synonymous to Goth but this color may be too much or too expected. Why not try other dark tones like red or purple, and then accent it with some black to remain true to the Gothic look? Gothic architecture can also be applied as a visual aid on the walls. Paint images of stone block medieval castles or a semblance of bricks. To do the latter, use a large square sponge with a gray paint then add some dark and light tones for a layered effect.
For her bedroom floor, consider black stained wood which would greatly complement the rest of the Gothic furniture and accessories. If you already have wall to wall carpeting, place an area rug on top of your carpet. A shag area rug in black or deep purple placed in front of the bed will do wonders for a gothic-themed room.
The bed will also look more suitable to the Goth look with wrought iron or wood frame, further enhanced with velvet drapery. Intricate details either in the wood material or the fabrics are ideal for this design. Go for bed linens that are also dark in color and embroidered, preferably in velvet.
For accessories, you have a world to choose from when it comes to Goth. Visit home remodeling and salvage stores for gargoyles mounted on columns and arches. This should not cost you too much. Hang your gargoyle above the door frame or on a column placed by the door. Mount a small coffin onto wrought iron legs to create a personalized study desk for your teen. Add faux iron table lamps onto it. Glue miniature skulls onto her telephone to make it more fun. A few crucifixes hung on the walls are a gothic must-have. Dragon artwork would also be great. Frame up classic vampire movie posters to decorate the walls and make the room more playful. Hang some crucifixes above the head of the bed and mirrors. For hooks and lighting features, go for rustic iron.
Remember not to make the modifications to her room too permanent because your Goth teen is likely to grow out of the whole gothic phase eventually. Ensure that when the time comes, you should be able to change back without incurring too much cost.
