Decor By Mood: Brooding

Hello my little ShelterPeas! Today we're launching a brand new and exciting column called Decor By Mood, where we'll unpack how a few decorations and accent pieces in your home can complement your every characteristic. Fun, right? Let's get started!

If you're brooding:
You ruminate. It's what you do best, and if you're not contemplating the demise of the world, you're usually sulking in a corner about how under-dramatic your friends are. On any given day, we can find you reading dark poetry at the local coffee shop or holed up in your exposed brick loft, agonizing over song lyrics that only you could understand.

Good news! We've got just the inspiration for you when it comes to decorating your favorite space. Go ahead and blast that depressing, indie music and get ready for a makeover! Let's start with the basics: a brooding room needs a dark, glossy wall. I'm a big fan of the black walls trend, especially for a lover of drama and deep emotion. Keep the look polished with a high-gloss finish and a healthy dose of natural lighting.

If you're shying away from a heavy black wall, try a dark charcoal paint color as pictured. Pair charcoal with some formal window treatments to add to the dramatic aesthetic, and throw in a sculpture or two. The look will scream thespian -- just like you!

Like every good scene-stealer, a statement piece is a must. Try a significant wall fixture, such as a driftwood-inspired fireplace medallion or mirrored headboard accent. Notice the shape in the pictured pieces; both have wings, paying homage to the dramatic art of taxidermy -- an excellent piece for a brooding abode!

Let's talk lighting. The normal decorator would throw in a pendant or can lighting and call it a day, but you? You're brooding, remember? A dramatic chandelier is a necessity to throw in an appropriate amount of glamour.

Want to glam it up another notch? Try animal print, particularly zebra. The black and white stripes add to your dramatic overhaul and you'll leave guests wondering whether it's real or faux. Come on --- you know you love to tease!

Can't handle a black and white color scheme, and not a big fan of gray or neutral tones? No worries -- deep jewel tones like turquoise are perfect for you. Layer different shades of the same color for a theatrical aesthetic and to play up the depth of your space. Proof you can pass for gothic without a touch of black!

Go on, thespian; decorate away. You've got a dramatic transformation waiting -- just your style!

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