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| Gothic décor is often associated with medieval | | | | with dragons, gargoyles and so on. |
| designs, which is not surprising considering the two | | | | As for the modern gothic theme, this type of gothic |
| are quite similar. | | | | décor is far less medieval, and much more |
| However the major difference between gothic and | | | | punk. This is because modern Goths associate |
| medieval, is that gothic décor is usually much | | | | themselves with current dark imagery that is found |
| darker, and perhaps in a modern sense, a little more | | | | within heavy metal/rock music and horror/cult movie |
| "stereotypical". | | | | classics. Here is an example of a room that could |
| When it comes to gothic décor you need to think | | | | appeal to the modern goth: |
| dark. Everything considered gothic is void of bright | | | | * Black painted walls |
| colors. The major gothic colors include black, deep | | | | * Canopy bed |
| purples such as eggplant or violet, black, deep greens | | | | * Wall art such as posters of favorite rock bands, |
| such as forest green, black, royal blue, black, crimson | | | | movies, old world or dark symbols, fantasy/folklore |
| reds, black, silver, and black-you get the idea. | | | | such as fairies, wizards, vampires etc. |
| Gothic décor themes will vary depending on what | | | | * Small pewter statues of gargoyles, ghouls, skulls, |
| tastes your child has. There are two basic gothic | | | | fairies, fallen angels |
| types that will be taken into consideration here: | | | | * Low wattage lights / black lights |
| 1. Traditional Gothic theme | | | | * Themed candleholders |
| 2. Modern Gothic theme | | | | * Themed incense burners |
| The traditional gothic theme is one that consists of | | | | * Furniture painted black |
| dark colors, and is lightly based on the period that | | | | * Black plastic, aluminum, or vinyl chairs |
| existed in Northern Europe between the 12th and | | | | * Space with TV and Stereo system. |
| 15th century. A room fashioned in this type of gothic | | | | Although the above two examples are extreme, you |
| décor often resembles that of a medieval dungeon | | | | should have a better idea of what to look for, and |
| or bedroom. The following is only an example of | | | | expect, if your child is interested in gothic décor. |
| what such a room could consist of: | | | | Something else you may wish to look into, if your |
| * Dark paint or wallpaper on the walls | | | | child would like a gothic décor theme, is a wall |
| * 4-poster wooden bed with canopy and dark drapes | | | | mural. You don’t have to be an artist, or even |
| * A black tapestry with a different colored intricate | | | | hire a professional to accomplish this task. All you |
| design or symbol. Often such tapestries can also be | | | | require is a simple image, which your child can choose |
| used as bed covers. | | | | from the internet or elsewhere, and transfer it to |
| * Various old oil paintings or wall hangings | | | | transparency film. |
| * Small pewter statues of dragons, gargoyles, fairies, | | | | Use a projector to display the image on the wall, and |
| wizards, angels or ghouls, etc. | | | | then copy and paint to create the perfect gothic |
| * Candle holders on the walls or for tables, often | | | | décor wall design that your child can take joy in. |
| designed with dragons, etc. | | | | Don’t be afraid to explore the dark mysteries |
| * Themed incense burners | | | | of gothic décor that interest your child. Encourage |
| * Dark colored throne chair | | | | their imagination; indulge their desires for their room, |
| * As well as various other accessories such as | | | | even if it makes you cringe slightly to do so. |