For the beautifully unconventional
Carved details, shadowy cupboards and warm metallic notes bring a gothic sensibility to an everyday room.
A darker kitchen needs clear working surfaces and good task lighting as much as it needs atmosphere. Let charcoal cabinetry or a dark freestanding dresser carry the mood, with lighter surfaces where you prepare food.
The palette
A study in texture
Shop the feeling · 4 selected pieces
Actual pieces chosen to bring this mood home. Follow a product straight to its Amazon UK listing, or save it for a room that’s still taking shape.
Magic Season
Amber glass · 120 ml each · set of 2
Two small amber vessels for the cabinet of curiosities. Their warm glass looks lovely beside worn books.
Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.comAmber corked glass bottles · Retailer currency · USDNemesis Now
Bronze effect · 10 cm · resin box
Celtic knotwork, a branching tree and a place for small treasures. A useful object with a little folklore.
Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.comTree of Life keepsake box · Retailer currency · USDSomething Different
Brown MDF · 9 cm across · set of 4
A small macabre detail that has a job at the table. Four skull-design coasters for drinks; follow the material’s care instructions.
Modern gothic styling ideas Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.comSkull-print coaster set · Retailer currency · USDAiry Abode
Brushed gold · stainless-steel snuffer and wick trimmer
Two useful tools for the candle drawer. A brushed-gold snuffer and trimmer, to use according to your candle maker’s instructions.
Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkLocal store search · amazon.comBrushed-gold candle-care set · Retailer currency · USDRoom photographs are inspiration; the selected products above are individual items for a similar mood. Shopping links open the named product on Amazon UK. Check Amazon for price and availability. We may earn a commission. About our recommendations.
Make it your own
Group daily essentials in a small tray and keep the rest of the worktop open. An interesting ceramic jar or an old wooden board brings character without turning the kitchen into a display cabinet.
Choose decorative pieces that can stand apart from splashes and heat. Vintage bottles are for display unless you know they are suitable for storing food or drink.
If a renovation is not on the cards, start with handles, a dark runner and a carefully chosen shelf. A few repeated materials can tie the whole room together.
Stay a little longer
Follow the feeling
The gathered journal
Set a gothic dining table with useful candlelight, a restrained palette and room for dinner. Choose candelabras, flameless tapers and small details thoughtfully.
The gathered journal
Build a personal cabinet of curiosities with varied shapes, breathing space and objects you enjoy. A practical guide to shelves, keepsake boxes and unusual decor.
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