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Wednesday, 6 January 2010

Gothic Drama

Sweetpea & Willow are embracing the dark side this spring with an eclectic ‘Baroque/Gothic meets Victorian Vampire’ collection. I am loving this deeply dramatic look. The ‘Designer collection’ section of the website is over flowing with the most opulent storage pieces all available in this season’s must have shades of purple, black and jewelled colours. Taking influences from original French Baroque antiques, all of this furniture is hand-carved from the finest woods and given a pre-loved specialist paint finish.

This Gothic trend lends itself really well to bedrooms.

Sweetpea & Willow create a truly sensuous boudoir with this gorgeous carved Victorian black four poster bed styled with the most desirable dressing table, carved screen, French armoire and decorative chandelier.
(Best news is that the 4 poster is now in the sale at £914).

And don't forget a chaise in case of swooning!!

This look is such fun; you can be really creative and add as many layers as you like to create interest. Dark painted walls work well, go for the darkest shade of blue or green (Farrow and Ball have some fab shades) Make some drama and add lots of black Venetian mirrors grouped together with portraits in ornate frames(I particularly like old gilt against these dark walls). Have moody low lighting with lots of lamps scattered around the room.


Bring a bit of gothic drama in with a stone bust (ideal if you age it with a bit of lichen!!)

Have loads of sumptuous cushions and throws and don’t forget a screen for hiding behind, in case of vampire visitors.

Tata 4 now

Jillyx