Step into the dark side with these killer Gothic bedroom ideas that perfectly blend moodiness and style. Prepare to be enchanted

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Try Vintage

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Vintage decor and furniture can be your gothic bedroom’s best friend. Keep an eye out for wrought-iron bed frames and elaborate lamps at thrift stores, estate sales, and flea markets.
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Look for Bold Patterns With Black Backgrounds

Alvin Wayne

Want to add some pattern to your gothic bedroom? Look for a bold pattern with a black or deep navy background so that you still get lots of dark, moody color without sacrificing on style.

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Dress Up Your Bedroom Nook

Erin Williamson Design

This bedroom office nook from Erin Williamson Design has a subtle touch of gothic style, thanks to its dark paint colors and rich wood tones. The vintage map on the wall and brᴀss deer sculpture on the nearby wardrobe don’t hurt either.

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Add a Throw Pillow

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A fun throw pillow, like the ouija board pillow Spooky Little Lair used in their bedroom above, can go a long way in making a space feel moody and gothic. Other throw pillow motifs to look out for include haunted houses, candlesticks, black cats, and skulls.

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Use Black as a Backdrop

Alvin Wayne

Black walls make great backdrops for pops of bright color, whether it’s with wall art, bed linens, or tapestries. Look for some floral-patterned art or bedspreads to add the perfect touch of color to a dark bedroom.

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Match the Walls and Ceilings

Alvin Wayne

For a truly immersive gothic bedroom look, paint the walls the same color as the ceiling above. This can work especially well with pattern too, like Alvin Wayne did in the bedroom above.

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Use Darker Shades of Your Favorite Colors

Mary Patton Design

Gothic bedrooms don’t have to mean all black. Instead, aim to use other colors in darker shades than you normally would, like deep orange, brownish-purple, or dark beige. Doing this is a great way to incorporate your own favorite colors while still achieving a moody bedroom look.

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Pair Black and Wood

Ashley Montgomery Design

For a minimalist and nature-inspired gothic look, pair black walls with light wood accents. Light-colored wood can be added in the form of bed frames, nightstands, window trim, or even ceiling treatments.

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Use Purple

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You can get a gothic feel in the bedroom with more than just the color black—try purple too. We love how Haunted Hearth used various shades of deep purple to create a moody (but still cozy) bedroom.

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Add Plaid

Ashley Montgomery Design

Plaid patterns provide the perfect hint of dark academia, the ideal style addition to your gothic bedroom. Plaid can be easily added in with throw pillows, blankets, or even curtains.

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Try Wallpaper

Ashley Montgomery Design

Wallpaper is a great tool for achieving a gothic bedroom look. It can be used to provide a vintage but still slightly moody touch, like the wallpaper Ashley Montgomery Design used in the bedroom above—the just-past-their-prime blooms give the whole design an eerie feel.

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Use Dark and Natural Colors

Ashley Montgomery Design

Dark and natural colors, like sage green or clay red, are another great way to bring a subtle gothic touch into the bedroom. It’s even better if these colors are paired with rustic textures like linen or leather.

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Use Lots of Moulding and Ornamentation

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Take a few cues from gothic architecture and look for furniture with lots of ornamentation and moulding to add to your bedroom. We love the adorned and eerie look of Vrenda Hexx’s dark and moody bedroom.

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Look for Black Curtains

Studio Peake

Textiles with bold patterns against a heavy black background provide a moody touch to any space. We love the use of them as curtains in this bedroom seating nook from Studio Peake.

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Bring in Teal

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Teal can look surprisingly gothic, especially when paired with other rich colors like purple and red. Look for a velvety deep teal to add to the bed or to your windows.

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Paint Your Ceiling Black

Forbes + Masters

Black-painted ceilings provide a bold and surprising bedroom look like no other—it’s a great way to ensure your gothic bedroom wows time and time again. Pair it with a statement light fixture for a completed and coordinated look.

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Go for a Half-Wall Approach

Studio Peake

Use wallpaper and oversized headboards to create a half-wall look in your gothic bedroom. It’s an easy way to add some dark and bold color without having to undergo the commitment (or cost) of a full wall of paint.

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Pair Black With Brᴀss

Forbes + Masters

When deciding what color or finish to pair with black in your gothic bedroom, don’t forget to try out brᴀss. Brᴀss plus black will nearly always be a winning combo, and it’s an easy way to add a little touch of luxe to an otherwise pared-down space.

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Use Velvet

Forbes + Masters

Velvet provides lush texture and so much moodiness to a space, making it a great addition to the gothic bedroom. We love the oversized velvet headboard Forbes + Masters used in the bedroom above, but velvet can be added in more subtle ways too, like through throw pillows or blankets.

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Add Trim

Forbes + Masters

For a regally gothic look, add some trim to your walls. After an afternoon of DIYing, you’ll be left with a unique and character-filled addition to your bedroom. Paint the trim in dark or shimmering accent color to complete the look.

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Pair Dark Colors With Stone or Brick

Erin Williamson Design

Pair a dark-colored wall with stone or brick and a dark-colored bedspread for an easy gothic look. The stone will provide a sense of history and character, pairing perfectly with rich and moody colors.

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Go All Black

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Bed linens add lots of style to a bedroom, so it’s important to pick the right ones for your gothic bedroom. Consider going all-black, like Victoria’s Abode did in their bedroom above.

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Use Slanted Ceilings

Erin Williamson Design

Bedrooms with slanted ceilings come with a built-in bonus when it comes to looking gothic, as they already have a historic and cozy feeling to them. To amplify that, use lots of dark colors and patterns alongside other moody motifs like dried flowers and faux taxidermy.

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Consider Seating and Lighting

Erin Williamson Design

Seating and lighting choices can go a long way in making a bedroom look more gothic. The vintage-looking iron chandelier in the bedroom above from Erin Williamson Design adds a moody and gothic feel to the space, especially when combined with the eerie rocker nearby.

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Add Black Velvet

Erin Williamson Design

For a texture that’s ultra-luxe, try black velvet. It can be used in seating, headboards, and decor.