Gothic wallpaper for walls in the interior
Gothic is a medieval style, it is usually presented in gloomy images, and creating such an interior in an apartment is problematic. Gothic characterize: spiky elements, heavy furniture and dark colors. Gothic interior coils mystery and mysticism.
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A bit of history
Gothic style was born in France in the 18th century. And he appeared among the Goths, ancient tribes that plagued the ancient Romans in the 16th century. The Italians gave this term a mockery, Considering the Gothic style - barbaric. The Frenchmen were the first to understand its sophistication and beauty, after which the whole of Europe recognized the Gothic style.
Gothic style is characterized by:
- Elongated large windowsplaying with all the colors stained glass on them.
- High towersthat pull their pointed roofs towards the sun.
- Arched high arches.
- Carved elements throughout.
- Throughout the emphasized vertical.
The main feature of the Gothic style are stained glass windows, creating unusual and colorful effects. There was very little light in the Middle Ages, since buildings were built with a minimum of openings so that enemies did not make their way.
Due to the vivid effects, the walls inside are not only colorful, but airy, in addition they are painted with colorful paints or decorated with beautiful carpets. Such an interior is difficult to recreate in an apartment, but nothing is impossible.
You need to know if you want to create an interior in the Gothic style, you will face big financial expenses, since this style does not accept cheap materials, accessories and furniture. Creating only one room in a house or apartment in this style, you need to consider its combination with the interior of the entire house.
Also keep in mind that the Gothic style has a very mixed effect on the psyche and emotional state. For some, it is very difficult to accept this style in the house, as it crushes with its power, volumes and rather dark color scheme.
Gothic interior
Creating an interior in the Gothic style, you need to consider the size of your rooms, as this style requires high ceilings and spacious rooms. Heavy and massive furniture in the Gothic style will look ridiculous in a small room, and take up a lot of space.
Furniture should be not only massive, but also with many carved elements. These are tall double cabinets, cupboards and bookshelves with high legs. These are stiff or leather-covered high chairs, reminiscent of thrones from the Middle Ages.
If this is a bedroom, then it must necessarily have a huge four-poster bed. When choosing textiles, preference is given to heavy fabrics such as velvet. Also in the Gothic interior there are large chests called wardrobe trunks and painted screens.
Chandeliers, sconces and candlesticks are selected carved and forged. The chandelier must be large. Also, paintings with landscapes of a dark forest or medieval themes are well suited for decoration. Chimera sculptures and knight's coats of arms are also suitable.
Advice! Creating a Gothic interior in the apartment, you can soften it due to the large number of decorative pillows.
And of course, a Gothic-style interior cannot do without a large stone fireplace with a wrought-iron grate. Two heavy throne-armchairs will brighten up your evening and give comfort to a large living room. Forged and bronze details in the Gothic interior complement the overall image of a medieval castle.
Gothic wallpaper
In the Gothic style, wall decoration is usually done in stone or wood, but in the apartment such decoration materials are problematic. In the decoration of the walls of the apartment, Gothic wallpaper on the walls imitating stone or wood can help. Also in modern design use fabrics, usually heavy, such as velvet or cloth, or wallpaper that mimics these fabrics.
If you chose wallpaper for walls in the Gothic style, then you should know their varieties:
- Paper - you can choose the color and texture for the desired interior, but they are not durable and after a while they will have to be changed, they are afraid of moisture and mechanical damage, but they have fairly reasonable prices.
- Vinyl (see Let's consider how vinyl wallpapers differ from paper ones.) - you can choose the color and texture for any style of interior, they tolerate damage and moisture well, but do not let air in, such wallpapers are good to use in non-residential premises, for example, in the kitchen.
- Non-woven - you can choose the color and texture for the interior in the Gothic style, they tolerate moisture and damage well, but they have a rather high price, but they can be used for painting.
- Fabric - they’ll fit well into our interior, but they don’t really like moisture, although they can be coated with a special composition and collect dust, which is bad for people who are allergic, they are environmentally friendly, but quite expensive.
- Liquid (see Finishing with liquid wallpaper: choose and apply correctly) - they are applied without joints, easy to use and you can even choose a color for the Gothic interior, but without special coating they are washed off with water. But it’s very simple to fix any damage, just wash it off with water and apply a new layer.
Advice! These types of wallpapers are suitable for creating a Gothic interior, but as we remember, Gothic likes expensive materials in decoration. Therefore, non-woven or fabric wallpaper will be just the topic.
In the interior of the Gothic wallpaper, the walls are chosen with a structural, well-distinguished pattern. This is another plus of non-woven wallpaper, especially since they can be painted a different color over time, if such a desire appears.
Pick colors
Many, imagining the Gothic style of the interior, paint a gloomy and dark room with elements of chic and luxury. Yes, for this style Gothic wallpaper on the wall in black is ideal, and the addition of silver or gold threads will add them a high aesthetics.
But Gothic is not only black color, colors such as:
- Red.
- Burgundy.
- Cherry.
- Scarlet.
- Ruby.
- Blue.
- Violet.
- Green.
- Emerald.
- Brown.
- Yellow.
- Gold.
- Silver.
- Pearl.
- Beige.
Advice! Contrasts look very good in such an interior, such as, for example, dark wallpaper and a light ceiling trimmed with dark, matching the color of wallpaper, beams.
For example, in the bedroom (see How to choose the color of wallpaper for the bedroom), where dark colors are undesirable, light walls with dark, almost black furniture will look wonderful. But also a completely dark room, provided that it will not be a burden to the owner, is well suited to the Gothic style.
Also, using gothic wallpapers in the apartment, you can combine them. For example, making the lower part of the room wooden or stone, the upper, you can make textured or fabric. Light wallpapers with inserts imitating stone will also look good in this interior.
Themed photo wallpapers will fit well into the Gothic interior if you choose the right pattern, for example, a medieval dark castle, a knightly tournament or a view of the forest or rocks from the castle window. Wall mural can be made to order by selecting the desired pattern.
Conclusion
Beautiful and luxurious, mysterious and mystical Gothic style, attracts the attention of everyone and leaves no one indifferent.Gothic reminds of childhood and fairy tales, adventures and knightly tournaments, witchcraft and dragons.
No matter how many people like this style, few dare to create such an interior in their home. The dimensions of this style scare and make you small. Dark colors can depress and create discomfort.
But people who are not afraid of sizes and colors, creating a gothic style of the interior, will not remain unhappy. Moreover, modern gothic style is created with small dimensions and looks good in bright colors.
The video in this article provides instructions on how to create a Gothic interior with your own hands.
