Intrigued about the Whimsigothic home decor trend? This mystical mash up of home trends is on the rise, with huge surges of searches for this trend on TikTok and Pinterest.
This Wednesday Adam’s and TikTok driven aesthetic is being devoured by the Gen-Z population, and is a playful, quirky and fun way to accessorise your interiors.
Join us as we delve into this dark and dreamy new home trend and share some of the top Whimsigothic home decor ideas for your home.
What Is The Whimsigothic Home Decor Trend?
Whimsigothic is a magical mash up of styles which incorporates gothic design elements with whimsical touches for a fun, and quirky look.
The design trend is characterised by dark and moody colours, such as black, deep purple and green. Fanciful elements such as lace and frills and a mix of gothic motifs like skulls are part of this gothic aesthetic.
For that whimsical touch, elements such as fairy tale figures, fantasy creatures, stain glass window designs and undulating greenery will help to pull this design trend together.
Whimsigothic home decor takes on a more playful, quirky and less serious aesthetic than traditional gothic home decor which can be very moody and oppressive.
Whimsigothic Home Decor Ideas
Purple Accents
Purple accents lend themselves to the Whimsigothic home decor aesthetic. Unlike in gothic interiors where black is the most acceptable colour, adding fun touches of moody colours brings warmth and visual interest to the space.
A purple accent on a chair, sofa or specific piece of furniture is all you need to draw the eye. Opt for something like this in velvet fabric for sumptuous texture.
Whimsigothic Bed
I mean, if whimsigothic did beds, they’d look like this, right?
The holographic detail on the bed frame is the most perfect, whimsical addition to a gothic bedroom. Bringing a beautiful rainbow of colour and light to this moody bedroom.
Moody Colours & Angel Motifs
The beauty of whimsigothic is that you can incorporate gothic details without it feeling black and oppressive, as traditional and serious gothic design can feel.
Combining a combination of warmer hues and whimsical angel motifs is a great way to get onboard with this design aesthetic.
Green & Black
Isn’t green and black just that perfect ‘witchy’ combination we associate with halloween and everything mystical?
Green pairs beautifully with black for a bold statement, I love the whimsical touches with the spider design cushion.
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to bring a touch of whimsicality into a room is by updating your cushions, throws and small decor accessories.
A Spooky Gallery Wall
A gallery wall, but different. This wall definitely understood the brief!
An incredible cacophony of gothic motifs, frames and unusually quirky items that create a really fun, personal and Whimsigothic home statement.
Facebook marketplace, flea markets and heirlooms are the types of things you want to collect to create something similar.
Dark Walls With A Flash of Gold
Green and purple seem to be the top two colours for the Whimsigothic home decor trend, but let’s not discount gold.
Adding a flash of gold or brass to your interior scheme brings warmth, and understated glamour with it. A few well placed gold details are all you need to break up the monotony of the dark colours, think photo frames, cushions and even interior hardware details.
Candlelight
A perfect example of a fusion between gothic style and whimsical touches. Despite a moody backdrop, the candlelight on the fireplace brings a magical, whimsical touch that’s entirely easy and affordable to create.
Add some fairy lights to the room for an extra touch of all year round magic.
Bold Pops of Colour
You can be a little bit daring with the Whimsigothic home trend. This new aesthetic can be interpreted in whatever way you see fit for your tastes, and home.
I love the idea of an introduction of a bold yellow in a core piece of furniture. It brings a whimsical, fun statement to the moody room, yet ties in perfectly with the greenery and purple hues that can be found in the artwork.
This sort of look also crosses over to a style called dark maximalism.
Skulls & Colour
It’s all about the skulls and masks to really nail that gothic look, but you can have fun with it without it feeling dark and dreary with Whimsigothic home decor.
By introducing some warmer colours such as navy blue, oranges and maroon, the look feels fresher, more laid back yet still has a definite nod to the gothic trend.
Bold Animal Print
Whimsigothic style allows you to lean a little bit more to one side or the other.
This living room has playful gothic touches with the artwork, cushions and ornate style of the mirror, yet it’s playful and quirky with the introduction of animal print and bold hues of green.
An opulent look with subtle touches of Gothica for a whimsical feel, and look.
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Lean Into Green
Green is one of those colours that works well no matter the interior style, because it just feels good to be around. Instead of muted tones, deep greens and emerald shades work best with Whimsigothic style.
Use it on an accent wall or use in a colour drenched approach for a super cosy and cocooning feel.
Layer With Purple
Layering with one of the approved colours will help to create a cosy feel in a bedroom. Take inspiration from the bedroom below which uses differing tones of purple on the walls, bedding and decor for an interesting feel.
Rich Tones
One of my favourite looks is the bedroom below! Not only is the gallery wall perfectly executed for an eclectic feel but the use of rich tones on the walls and chaise lounge create the most sumptuous feel.
What do you think of the Whimsigothic home decor trend? A fad or a timeless trend that’s here to stay?
