Home Decorating Theme - Fairy Goth

The Goth subculture is far more than all things black and depressing. There's actually a wide array of styles and types, many of them overlapping. In this article we'll look at home decorating ideas for a slightly newer trend, the Fairy Goth.

As the name implies, a Fairy Goth home would be mystical and dreamy. Resting on a nebulous foundation of fantasy and wishes; this escape from the mundane might have tiny lights diffused by sheer fabric gracefully draped from the ceiling, unicorns and dragons companionably sharing shelf space, or fantasy and anime art hanging on the walls by delicate ribbons. Prints by Amy Brown and Jessica Galbreth are popular. Where a Medieval Goth would hang a well-crafted sword a Fairy Goth might display a treasured magic wand.

Colors could include pastel shades of green or blue, pink, white, black, and lavender. Variations such as dark fairy might change the palette to varying darker shades of blue, green, and purple. An earth fairy might favor a spectrum of browns and reds including russet, yellow, and other autumn hues.

Fabrics would be soft, wispy, sheer, or glittery. Chiffon, lace, tulle, organza, silk, and soft cotton are good choices. Even fleece could work here as a comfy blanket.

Furniture could be simple basic pieces that are either painted or covered. Futons or overstuffed sofas would work, or modern pieces with sheer fabric wound around them to soften the edges. Slip covers, throws, and tablecloths are always a relatively inexpensive way to make your furniture fit in with your décor.

Now that we have an idea of what we are trying to achieve, the next question is where to find what we need?

For the fabrics, you probably won't have to go any farther than your local fabric store. But I have found a few sites with some beautiful fabric you might not find in your location.

http://www.fantasyfabricblocks.com - This site offers cotton and silk fabric blocks of art from well-known fairy artists such as Amy Brown and Jasmine Becket Griffith.