4. Crimson Velvet Drapery
Transform your standard living space into a luxurious, claustrophobic Victorian parlor by swapping out your everyday curtains for heavy, pooling crimson velvet drapes. The texture of velvet absorbs light, creating deep, dramatic shadows in the folds that perfectly mimic the interior of a high-class vampire’s estate. Hang these drapes from floor to ceiling, allowing them to puddle generously on the floor for an opulent, antique look. To enhance the gothic aesthetic, pull them back with thick, tasseled gold ropes or antique brass skull tiebacks. If you want to take it a step further, shred the bottom edges slightly to give the impression of centuries of wear and tear, or layer them behind sheer, tattered black netting to diffuse the incoming light, creating a perpetual twilight state inside your home.