Thrift a pair of starry black cowboy boots ASAP! You may be wondering what’s going on here—is Beyoncé taking us to the rodeo again? No, but we wish. It’s Halloween, duh! And a new home trend is brewing, according to Pinterest, with an avant-garde twist poised to define the year’s darkest aesthetics. Enter Western Gothic: a vintage, moody style that reflects Wild, Wild West themes intertwined with a hint of gothiness. It’s seductive, fringy, mysterious, and drenched in faux fur. With such a hauntingly glamorous combination, the Addams Family-coded fashion can inhabit a spooky edge if executed just right. Giddy up, let’s go for a macabre, old-timey ride to the saloon.

Decorating is half the fun of Halloween; it’s like a costume for your house. Here’s how to incorporate this emerging style into your spooky look this year.

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Dark Hues

At its core, goth culture wallows in the intensity of darkness, so a palette of black, olive, and rust, among other muted colors, is best. Although paint makes a striking impact, you probably only want to repaint your entire living room if you fall in love with this trend, as Pinterest predicts. For a temporary transformation, peel-and-stick wallpaper works.

Texture

Remember the faux fur and fringe we mentioned earlier? Lean into these textures with wicker, clay, leather, and rope accents. DIY projects like fringed witch hats can add creative flair to this element. You could even center the space around a cowhide rug for an extra layer of Western influences.

Western Themes

Black planters with cactuses or a DIY black tumbleweed chandelier (just be sure to use LED bulbs to avoid fire hazards) offer texture and authenticity to the scene. While Halloween frights are a given, don’t overlook the power of cosplay. Dress a skeleton as a fallen cowboy, complete with a cowboy hat, toy gun and holster set, boots, vest, and a bandana for a lifelike take on the Western Gothic vibe.

Vintage Decor

Bring on the Vintage Americana classics with antler-accented objects draped in cobwebs, such as this ornate bowl you can fill with candy. It’s about creating a nostalgic ambiance, whether through traditional candleholders featuring partially melted red taper candles or hanging eerie black and white wall art in gilded frames. This trend thrives on an eclectic mix, so feel free to think outside the box in your designs.

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