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Gothic decorations are often dark, so they will fit into a naturally light-challenged attic bedroom. Emphasize your favorite elements of Gothic decor in the bedroom. Several different aspects can be highlighted such as vampires, dragons, fairies or skulls. Pieces for a Gothic-style attic bedroom can be found in antique shops, at garage sales or in Halloween specialty stores. A little goes a long way with this theme. Take advantage of the existing structure of the attic, such as a sloping ceiling or oddly shaped window.
Instructions
1. Paint the walls a deep red or a stone gray. Since attics are typically small and dark, applying a color to the walls goes a long way. Black may be the first color that comes to mind when planning a Gothic bedroom, but it needs to be used with care. Accent with black accessories, rather than covering walls with black paint.
2. Cut silhouettes of castles, Gothic architecture, dragons, ornate candlesticks, or ravens out of black card stock to place on the walls. Alternatively, the images can be painted directly on the walls with black paint.
3. Hang fabric from the ceiling over the bed to mimic a canopy bed if you don't have one. Since converted attics don't typically have closets, a large armoire not only can provide storage, but also can be a large part of the . Add 3D Halloween decorations such as fake ravens or gargoyles to give the chest more character.
4. Place a large, ornately framed mirror on a wall. Add artificial spider webs, candle sticks, skulls or a few religious pieces. A few well-placed objects go a long way in a Gothic bedroom.
5. Set a converted coffin in the attic bedroom. It can be used as a storage chest, couch or entertainment center. This is an extreme piece of furniture, but it can be an intriguing piece to add to the atmosphere.
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