Decorating your castle should be thoroughly planned and thought out
otherwise it can be very expensive and time-consuming. The idea of gothic
decoration should reflect your individual style. Explore the possibilities.
 

 We all know that the color black is very beautiful. But navy, burgundy,
dark purple, hunter, russet, blood red, dead rose red, and white can have
similarly dramatic effect.Dark velvet curtains, especially when done in burgundy or navy, create a soft atmosphere that is also rich and bold. For example, in my bedroom the curtains are a heavy burgundy fabric. I keep the curtains tied back with navy velveteen ribbons exposing my black window blinds. My room is cursed with a bland brown carpet. But I have lifted the curse by covering it up
with a Persian-inspired rug. The rug, as well as the large lounging
pillows I have scattered over it, echo to the soft opulent comfort of the curtains.

Photography/Text: ©1999 Iona DeJean

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