If you’ve been on the internet, especially social media platforms, in the last few years, you’ve probably heard the term ‘whimsigoth’ floating around, but what does it mean? Well, as the name suggests, the whimsigoth style is a mixture of all things whimsical and gothic. The term was coined by architectural designer Evan Collins, and is characterised by the rich, dark colours and drama of the gothic aesthetics, but mixed in with the greenery and airy embellishments of rustic styles, all tied together with a celestial-themed bow.

At Taskers of Accrington, we like to keep up to date on the latest interior trends so you don't have to, and we’re going to take you through everything you need to know about the whimsigoth aesthetic, and how you can recreate this moody, yet stunning style in your home.

What elements characterise the whimsigoth style?

The whimsigoth aesthetic is known for its striking use of dark colours like black, deep purple, burgundy, and forest green, which are paired with playful pastel shades, such as pink, lavender, and lighter blue. This combination of light and dark colours creates a unique and captivating look that incorporates elements of classic gothic design while also adding a touch of whimsy. This style was trendy in the 90s with the rise of witchy, gothic and magic-inspired TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

The whimsigoth colour palette

The whimsigoth aesthetic is known for its striking use of dark colours like black, deep purple, burgundy, and forest green, which are paired with playful pastel shades such as pink, lavender, and lighter blue. This combination of light and dark colours creates a unique and captivating look that incorporates elements of classic gothic design while also adding a touch of whimsy.

 

Whimsigoth style furniture

When it comes to whimsigoth style furniture, you’ll want to create an amalgamation of the classic gothic style, traditional styles, plush textures, and intricate patterns, all in the colourways we've just discussed. Typically, it needs to be dark and romantic-looking, making velvet Chesterfield sofas like our Tetrad Truffle Corner Group perfect for this style. Available in a variety of perfect shades like Modena Plum, Modena Forest Green, and Oscar Velvet Dahlia Red, this stunning sofa with its polished turned hardwood feet would make an ideal whimsigothic centrepiece in any living room.

 

Nixon Sofa

When it comes to wood furniture, anything old and vintage-looking is going to do the trick nicely. You want to choose pieces that have character and wouldn't look out of place in period homes - think National Trust houses for example. You want to create an air of mystery and intrigue, which makes vintage or vintage-looking furniture the natural choice.

For this, we absolutely love the distressed wood look of the Iain James collection. Everything in this stunningly hand-crafted collection exudes a feel of timeless luxury, which would fit perfectly into a whimsigoth home when paired with the colour schemes. Or if you’d prefer something with a slightly modern edge that’s still rustic-looking, then the Ruston range is perfect. Many pieces in this collection are made of reclaimed wood, retaining the vintage charm while adding a modern style.

Tie it all together with some accessories

To add the finishing touches to your whimsical home, you'll need some accessories, and we have the perfect pieces. Apart from the rustic greenery element, which you can bring in with house plants and flowers (dried flowers are especially on-theme), anything gothic or vintage-looking will do the trick. We have a beautiful collection of art pieces that would look great in any whimsical home, like our 1642 Map of the World Framed Picture and Study of Clouds by Simon Denis—Round Framed Picture. What's more, pieces like our Large Corinthian Ceramic Vase Matt Grey and Deluxe Homeart Cream LED Candle make great accent details.

Looking for Whimsigothic furniture and accessories? Look no further than Taskers of Accrington. Our showroom offers the most exciting experience in the North West, where you can spend your time exploring a wide range of options to suit your unique style.
If you have any questions regarding any of our Whimsigothic pieces, simply call us at 01254 375982 or visit us today, and one of our friendly team members will be happy to help.