Gothic Dragon - Oriental Styled Bedroom Theme

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Gothic Oriental Bedroom

This Gothic Dragon Oriental bedroom theme can be a lot of fun if both the Gothic and Oriental / Asian cultures interest you. This bedroom was created for those who collect swords, Manga, figurines, and/or anime.

Years ago, my husband (then boyfriend) had a large collection of Kanji symbols, sword displays, Ninja gear and other Asian collectibles...that didn't seem to fit in with my gargoyles and Gothic dragons. Out of necessity, I learned to make them co-exist. Some of these concepts can also be used for any Oriental setting and not just those with a dark appeal. Be creative and make the scene your own...

Scroll Wall - Creating Your Setting 

Dramatic Oriental Feature for your Bedroom

The walls are the main focus, as you begin by painting the walls a mix of cream and ivory shades using a faux painting technique. Include a flat red accent wall in the same room to enhance your favorite hanging decorations.

Turn one wall into an over-sized scroll:

1. Hang long wooden circular rods on both the top and bottom, centered on one wall using curtain rod brackets. Hang red tassels on each end of the rods.

2. Use a thin brush dipped in tan and black paint to draw in the edges of the scroll between the rods to look like a sheet of paper.

3. Paint Kanji characters, Chinese astrology symbols, Celestial dragons, Phoenix, Tigers, or a landscape mural to complete your project.

If you do not want to paint on the wall, buy a few yards of painter's canvas fabric to hang in between. If you can't paint, there are many stencils and stamps available that will work well.

Elemental Features 

Dragons and Natural Eastern Design Concepts

My Gothic inspiration for this room comes from dragons, Geisha faces or masks, and natural elements.

I included a dragon comforter on the bed, hand made masks on the walls, and items that portrayed each of the 5 Eastern elements included (Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, and Metal).

A single elemental grouping is placed in each corner, and one is centrally located. For example, in the fire corner you would display various objects such as candles, demon figurines, and flames and torches for fire grouped together. In the metal section, be sure to include all of your chains, rings, and other Gothic silver pieces. Hang them on the wall on pegs, and feature a main accent cabinet or jewelry box.

Oriental Styled Comforter 

Unique Asian Bedroom Decor

Unusual Asian Design Bedding - Dragon Dynasty Comforter Set - King Size (Standard US Dimensions)

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Dragon Pillows 

Rest your head on a pillow dragon

Filigree Dragon Pillow Sham - Crimson

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Furniture and Accessories 

Black oriental furniture for a Gothic Oriental bedroom

Furniture should be dark wood, or painted black with a high-shine gloss. Knobs and handles painted silver, and use a jade green color to trace bamboo leaves, a carved jade dragon design, amulets, old coins, etc. For the non-painters, cut out pictures from magazines or posters, spread a thin layer of glue to the back and apply to painted furniture when dry. Then, gloss over the pictures to preserve them.

Curtains for this room are heavy satin and brocade styles. Use deep ruby red or black fabric, patterned with smaller Oriental designs. Tie back with thick corded black tassels, or garlands of silk black roses. Hang good luck coins from the tassels.

Asian and Oriental Accessories 

Dragon lamps, candles, accents

Handmade Asian Furniture - 26" Black Wood CD Tower Rack W/ Fun Hand-painted Chinese Dragon

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Asian Dragon Cabinet-Dark Fnsh

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Lighting Options 

Rice paper lanterns and lamps

Rice paper screen lamps, colorful paper lanterns, and modern Asian lamp designs come in many styles and varieties to suit your room theme.

Include candles and oil lamps as part of your design, because bright lighting will take away from the natural overall appeal of your room. Here's a few of my suggestions:

Classic Hand Painted Oriental Fan 

Dragon Fan Design

Hand made Thai Kymer style silk split slat fan, with colorful hand painted dragon folk art designs as shown - choose 40" or 60" size. Double golden dragons.

Cool Gift Ideas for Him Guy - 60" Hand Made Thai Bamboo Decorative Wall Fan - Golden Double Dragon

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Other Gothic Dragon Bedding Options 

Dragon Comforters and Pillows

Pick a Gothic dragon, any dragon.... Unfortunately, there aren't too many styles to choose from for Gothic dragon bedding sets, but here's the select few items available:

Natori Spring Dragon 8-By-20 Inch Embroidered Oblong Decorative Pillow

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Black Dragon Blanket Queen Size

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Unusual Asian Design Bedding - Dragon Dynasty Comforter Set - Full Size (Standard US Dimensions)

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Natori Clubhouse 10-inch by 22-inch Oblong Silk Dragon Decorative Pillow

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Natori Komoda Dragon Black Standard Sham

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Oriental Tribal Posters 

Gothic Art from WebSpinstress

My Oriental Tribal work is available as wall posters and it suited to this room theme. The original was created on white canvas, but I have remastered several versions in various chrome and gradient colors.

This tribal piece is very unique because it has hidden oriental symbols within the tribal work - a dragon, tiger, bamboo trees, and much more to be discovered. :-)
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Dragon Rug 

Oriental Dragon Floor Covering

United Weavers Rugs: Safari: Dragon Luck Rug 17470 5'3"X7'2

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