8. Gothic Velvet Fireplace Mantel
The fireplace mantel is the heart of living room decor, and turning it into a gothic masterpiece sets a moody tone for the entire house. Drape a long piece of rich, midnight-black or blood-red velvet fabric across the mantel, allowing it to pool elegantly onto the floor on either side. Atop this luxurious base, arrange an asymmetrical composition of tall, matte-black candelabras holding tapered candles, vintage brass hourglasses, and dark floral arrangements featuring dried burgundy roses, black calla lilies, and thistles. Complete the look by hanging a large, ornate mirror above the fireplace, distressing the glass with temporary antiquing spray to give it a weathered, haunted mirror appearance.