In 2023, styles like Cottage Core and Grandmillennial topped home interior design trends. Younger generations favor both for their soft, cozy aesthetic and vintage elements. For 2024, Pinterest predicts a much darker and bolder shift: Western Gothic.

According to Pinterest, Western Gothic mixes dark hues with vintage Western elements. Think black walls, dark leather furniture, and lots of fringe. If this sounds like a style up your alley, here’s what you need to know.

Western Gothic Interior Design: The Basics

Western Gothic combines traditional Gothic interior design, which originated in the 12th century, and vintage Western decor.

Dark Colors Dominate – The base for Western Gothic interior design includes dark wall, cabinet, and furniture colors. Consider black, deep purple, reds, dark greens, and brown. In medieval Gothic interior design, wallpaper was also a standard feature.Ornate trimwork – A core tenet of Gothic interior design is ornate trim work and accents. Wood molding on ceilings, walls, door frames, and around windows is a must. Weathered, Earthy Accents – Earthy accents such as leather furniture, weathered wood, animal hides, and antlers give this style its Western touch.Oversized and Overstuffed Furniture – Look for comfortable oversized furniture upholstered in luxurious fabrics such as leather or velvet. Tufting is also common for this decor style.Fringe On Everything – Bring in Western flair with lots of fringe. Fringe on furniture, rugs, throw blankets, and accessories add a vintage-cowboy texture.Dramatic Windows and Stained Glass – Stained glass and arched windows are staples of the Gothic style. We’ll see these elements carried forward in the new Western Gothic trend. Go for a budget-friendly shortcut to achieve this look by decorating with large, ornate arched mirrors and stained glass transom windows.Antique Furniture – While large leather sofas and chairs fit this style, so do antique pieces. Look for ornately carved wooden accents, furniture with velvet upholstery, and vintage pictures and accessories with a Western flair.

Examples of Western Gothic Decor

A Western Gothic Living Room

Designed by Nicola from The Girl with the Green Sofa, this living room incorporates elements from Gothic and Western styles. The room features a dark wall, dark furniture, and ornate molding on the ceiling — all characteristic of Gothic design. It brings in Western style with its leather furniture, cowhide rug, and animal print pillow.

Western Gothic Gallery Wall

If redoing an entire room in this new style is too much for you, consider a gallery wall like this one. The ornate frames and dark walls give it a gothic style, while the animal skull and horns scream Western decor.

Organic Textures for a Dark Western Theme

Combining weathered wood, animal skulls, antlers, and greenery gives this living room an organic southwestern feel. The dark walls, rug, and coffee table add to the moody ambiance for a Western Gothic look.