The intrigue of neo-gothic home styles and victorian influence continues to build as the 2020s bring back lots of fashionable trends. It started from the era of web series and movies that so elegantly displayed the Victorian era. Many people have been inclined towards their interest in the darker home decor and styling aspects, with decor sales increasing in the last few years.
If you have watched the historical drama or occult series like Sabrina, we’re sure you’re pining to add a bit of a witchy element to your room. Today, your dreams come true as this blog will walk you through the essentials of creating a room with a Victorian gothic vibe on a limited budget.
1. The flair of visceral drama
The victorian era is known for the dramatic fashion and lifestyle choices, and the same theme was carried into the neo-gothic phase. If you’re really keen on making your room look like a time capsule, you have to remember that the dramatism is more about making an elegantly shocking contrast, rather than loud and obnoxious pieces.
If you’re someone who loves delicate structures, start collecting a few pieces and give your room more character. Create a mood board to collect ideas and see what fits!
Design Zasutsky Architects / Photographed by Andrey Avdeenko
2. Rustic dining set
A neo-gothic kitchen is one of the favorite makeovers in our books. The hearth of home is a warm place by definition and requires to be given a contrast that still makes it look enticing. Take a look at rustic dining sets that you can match with Victorian candle stands and cutlery to start with. Next, if your kitchen countertop can carry an ashen shade or black granite, it would give the room more authenticity. You don’t have to spend thousands on these changes. If you can’t change the countertop, add neo-gothic lighting and decor like a little chandelier in the dining room.
3. Color choice
Well, the obvious choice may seem black for the neo-gothic style, but we disagree. Too much black in any home is quite likely to become a cause of depression. Moreover, neo-gothic were bold in their color preferences, which allows you to play with royal shades of crimson, maroon, velvety purple, lavender, and blues. The crux of picking the right colors for your upholstery and linen is to think of cooler undertones, jewel tones, terracotta, and brick in these shades.
Design Zasutsky Architects / Photographed by Andrey Avdeenko
4. Pawn store and vintage
Throughout this article, we have reinforced the fact that you can recreate a neo-gothic styled home without burning a hole in your pocket. Now is the time to show you why! Visit the nearest antique market and pawn stores regularly and browse through their collection; you may stumble across some authentic decor, baubles, and fixtures from that era at very reasonable prices.
Wrapping Up
The mystery of a neo-gothic or Victorian gothic home appeals to a lot of us, but sometimes all we need is a little push. We hope that this blog inspires you to take charge and give your home the budget-friendly yet royal makeover it deserves!
Cover photo via IdealHome.co.uk
