How to Create a Rock Star Interior

If you want to celebrate your inner rock god or goddess then there are some fantastic rock and roll themed items and accessories that will transform your home into a slick and cool space to enjoy a jam session with your band mates or kick back and relax. Deep and masculine colour palettes and musical themed decor come together with classic rock themes such as skulls, guitars and vinyl records to create a sleek and edgy interior space.

The obvious choice for a rock inspired home decor is classic black and white with hints of grey that will break up the monochrome palette. For smaller rooms concentrate your black to a single feature wall to maintain a sense of space within your chosen room or for larger spaces paint alternative walls or showcase some funky rock inspired wallpaper that will create a focal point in your interior space. If your wish to add a pop of colour to this trend then opt for classic gothic hues such as red and purple and add metallic silver accents for an added injection of illumination.

Soft furnishings will give you the opportunity to showcase your wild and funky style with bold statement prints and photographic images that will create an eye-catching focal point in your home. Stick with the classic black and white theme and select repetitive print images such as skulls, guitars, stars or drums. For a funky and more contemporary finish then select printed cushion covers featuring your favourite bands, album covers or festivals that will give visual detail and texture to a plain upholstered seating area. Add pops of red and purple and mix and match fabrics such as traditional cotton, faux leather and include embellishments such as studs, tassels and metallic beads for added flair.

Wallpaper and wall murals are a great way of creating a unique and striking focal point in your chosen room and can be tailored to your musical tastes or talents for added personalisation. If you have a favourite band or if you yourself are a musician; why not create a wall mural using a photograph of you or your idol on stage. Place this enlarged photograph on your main feature wall and arrange your furniture to show off the image. For a more modern take on traditional wallpaper designs choose guitar, microphone or drum print patterns or select funky wallpaper featuring famous rock musicians or album covers such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC or even The Beatles to give a visual detail to an otherwise plain space.

When selecting accessories to adorn your rock star interior choose a multitude of music memorabilia, musical instruments and gothic inspired items that will look fabulous against the monochrome backdrop. For a heavy metal inspired look select black and chrome skull ornaments, large candelabras and classic red rose floral arrangements that will give a feminine touch to this masculine theme. If you admire or play the guitar then take your favourite instruments and hang them on a wall bracket to make a fabulous alternative to traditional wall art. If drumming is more your thing then take a look at this amazing drum clock (right) that will look great in a living room, bedroom or studio. Art work looks fantastic in a rock star interior and for collectors of vinyl or mounted discs you can showcase them in a group formation on a feature wall or place in a linear gallery style display along a corridor or stairway.

If you are looking for the perfect furniture for your rock inspired home decor then it’s all about sleek and streamlined materials that give a deep and masculine finish with a hint of flamboyance. Black leather sofas, seats and stools can be paired with shimmering chrome frames to give a contemporary finish that is functional and stylish. For a gothic and flamboyant finish display heavily carved black painted furniture items, or sleek black glass designs for a more modern look and finish. If you love  glam rock style then select mirrored furniture items such as a large dining table, dressing table or sideboard that will create a slick and shimmering finish in your chosen room.

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