Get inspired to incorporate just a few of these simple castle decor ideas that will surely bring a magical touch of history and elegance to any space.
Inspired by the charming castlecore decor trend, these diy home decor ideas celebrate the vintage European aesthetic without any major renovation. With just a few budget-friendly decorative and cosmetic touches, you can easily achieve these looks. With a few antique furnishings and medieval-inspired decor elements, you’ll be pushing the cozy castle vibe in no time. Here’s how you’ll get it…
1. Layer in Rich fabrics and textured textile
Add linen, woven fabrics, or velvet fabrics to add a rich touch. If you haven’t already, incorporate faux fur throws or chunky knit throw blankets to create that ‘lived in’ feel of a true castle keep.
SABLE THROW
Z GALLERIE
TEXTURED FAUX THROW
CRATE & BARREL
MADISON PARK THROW
KOHL’S
2. Bring in Iron Light fixtures overhea
Consider replacing some of the ceiling light fixtures with wrought iron chandeliers, wagon-wheel light fixtures, or candle-style light fixtures. This is one of the easiest ways to blend in instant medieval energy with your current architecture.
MADALYN CHANDELIER
JOSS & MAIN
EVERLY QUINN CHANDELIER
WAYFAIR
BRONZE WHEEL CHANDELIER
WALMART
3. Hang Curtains that capture a Cozy Castle Keep style
Consider hanging longer ceiling to floor curtains that emulate rich and elegant castle-like window treatments. Hang wrought-iron medieval inspired curtain rods at a higher point (above the window frame) to create a long flowing look.
Bring in drape colors like moss green, beige, or sand for earthen tones. Try dorset gold, turmeric or amber for luxurious warm tones. Add gray or charcoal for cooler neutral tones, or lean moody and enchanting with wine and burgundy hues.
ARROW CURTAIN ROD
WAYFAIR
TAUPE CURTAIN
CRATE & BARREL
JEWETT CURTAIN ROD
BIRCH LANE
4. Decorate with weathered wooden accents
Incorporate wooden accents that evoke a timeless, fairytale atmosphere. Try layering in small things like wooden trays and boards, antique chunky wooden pillar candle holders, or rustic wood dough bowls.
You can fill some of these containers with things like ornate decorative spheres or fragrant potpourri mix laden with dried citrus fruit slices, oversized tree seeds, and cinnamon sticks or whole spices.
Consider adding a wall area with rustic worn wooden floating shelves. You can further accentuate a wood shelf in the castle style by placing corbel wall shelves or decorative wood shelf brackets beneath.
WOOD WALL SHELF
ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE
GRIFFIN WOOD SHELF
MAGNOLIA
BRACKET SHELF
BALLARD DESIGNS
5. Home is where the Hearth is
The heart of any castle keep could never be complete without a hearth or fireplace. Even if you don’t have a built-in fireplace, you can easily create a hearth-inspired area by adding in a mantel-style console or electric fireplace unit.
You can style a decorative fireplace mantel with things like candlesticks, old books, small decorative chests or boxes, or stacked bundles of birch logs.
STORAGE CHEST
LOWE’S
METAL LANTERN
TARGET
BRASS CANDELABRA
TARGET
6. Add one or more antique statement pieces to the room
Try to further layer your furniture and decor with simple elements like a set of smaller stacking wood chests, an old antique wooden chest to act as a coffee table, an antique wood bench with carvings, or a tapestry type wall hanging to achieve a genuine medieval castle ambiance.
CONSOLE TABLE
LOWE’S
DISTRESSED TABLE
ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE
ARCH OAK TABLE
TARGET
7. wash the walls with a warm glow
Continue the warm ambient lighting of a cozy castle ambiance with wall sconces. These could be plug-in wall sconces or wall mounted candle sconces that hold candlesticks or pillar candles.
TALL END TABLE
WAYFAIR
GOLD WALL SCONCE
Z GALLERIE
PERUVIAN MIRRORS
WEST ELM
8. Bring in large area rug
Consider including large area rugs to add another rich layer that helps frame your castle-inspired room with luxurious detail. Think faded Persian area rugs or antique style area rugs infused with warm tones in red, brown, earthy greens or deep oceanic blues.
FADED VINTAGE AREA RUG
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ACCENT TRUNK
WAYFAIR
VELVET THROW PILLOW
WAYFAIR
9. Dot the room with decorative historical accents
Dot the room with a few touches that reflect pottery and aged metals. Infuse your castle decor ideas with items like brass or golden trays, metal lanterns, stone pots, ceramic or clay jugs (or vases) and old books.
You can incorporate neutral florals in with these vases such as cherry blossom branches or olive branches to soften the feel of the room, especially at springtime.
BRASS TRAY
TARGET
VELVET CHAIR
CRATE & BARREL
METAL LANTERN
KIRKLAND’S
10. include antique wall art
Consider antique botanical prints, old fashioned floral prints that you can intensify with beautiful antique framing. Bring in framed maps or any type of medieval art work. For a softer, more earthy feel, go for artwork with faded landscapes or fruit-focused still life paintings with elements of orchard fruits and citrus.
FRAMED WALL ART
WAYFAIR
SEPIA PLANTS ART
WAYFAIR
CASTLE WINDOW MIRROR
WAYFAIR
Any of these simple castle decor accents will evoke a timeless, fairytale atmosphere for any space–even a cozy castle bedroom area.
Incorporating any of these castle decor ideas will help you to create a warm, enchanting environment that feels both regal and inviting.
Whether you’re updating a single room or redesigning your entire home, the castlecore decor style and its medieval-inspired charm offer a unique way to surround ourselves with the grandeur of the past. Use these simple tips to personally hand-curate an environment that highlights your own original style with old world elements.
Let’s not neglect our al fresco dining spaces, either! Be sure to keep your outdoor space styled for the warm season with these easy small patio decor ideas.
