Medieval Aesthetic and Décor

Create a Fantasy Medieval Atmosphere at home. Take a bit of history and incorporate into your décor for a Medieval Aesthetic. Will also work great for larp or renaissance fair camp sites. Lots of us may be missing our favorite events and yearning for a bit of adventure. I want to help you spice up your house, even if it's just a little corner, where you can step in and be in your favorite medieval world.

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1:06 Furniture
2:09 Furs!
2:54 Candles and Sconces
4:24 Chests
4:52 Personal Items
5:55 Music

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[trenthobson]

It is crazy just how aesthetically transformative it can be if you simply avoid plastic.

[gusgirald]

First I need a Castle...Then we're good.

[FuzzyTrekkie]

I recently moved into my first owned home. One of the first decisions I made was that I'd like to make my living room look like a fantasy style tavern. We've got a thrift store five minutes away so my plan is to drop by every few weeks and start collecting things to help improve the aesthetic

[ghostcraft]

I will say some hanging drying herbs also look amazing!
They also make the room smell amazing

[AppealtoImmortality]

It may not be medieval, but my entire study is furnished in colonial style, so I certainly get where you are coming from. It is an absolute necessity for me in order to get any creative work done.

[nad]

i played a plague tale, watched game of thrones, made tavern in minecraft, watched pirate performing arts.
and now, i feel alive. i know this sounds weird by some of peoples knowing that we live in modernity. but i dare to reject some modern stuff, and.. beautiful, this anachronism feels so calming and peace.
maybe i will decor my house to looks like a Château D'Ombrage when i grow up 😂.

[Blondie]

With the suggestion of music while doing tasks: I have both of the WoW cookbooks and play medieval themed music, tavern music while making the recipes. Listening to that stuff while making medieval themed foods adds a near 'magical' feeling of being literally immersed in my favorite game.

[AnotherDuck]

I like that you're clear that you're talking about a fantasy medieval atmosphere rather than a historical medieval one, and that historical accuracy might be preferred, but isn't necessary. I find that better than a strict no-can-do for anything that isn't completely historically accurate, and much _much_ better than claiming it is historically accurate when it isn't. There are just so many things people believe are medieval that aren't, and things people don't think are medieval that are.

[forevercatholic]

It's a personal goal of mine to make a Lord of the Rings themed space in a section of a room. I always had a dream for it since reading the books. A slow process, but one worth continuing.

[BrassCatcher]

Since I saw the lord of the rings, 9 years old, now 27, I have been enamored by fantasy medieval everything. My biggest influences were Peter Jackson, and Tolkien, as I'm sure is the case for most. Games I particularly enjoyed growing up and now are the elder scrolls oblivion and skyrim. I have even journaled exclusively out of leather-bound journals with fountain pens once I could afford them and cannot wait to do my entire house over into my favorite nook in the world that reminds me of my favorite places in fantasy. Thanks for all you do, and keep it up!

[Tennouseijin]

One thing that is very medieval... is working at home. Most medieval people worked at, and around, their homes. Especially craftsmen - having your workshop either in the same room where you live, or as a separate room in your house, was the norm. But even farmers would spend a lot of time working at home, weaving, sewing, milling, repairing household items, etc. Fishermen would repair their nets at home...

I think it wasn't until the industrial era, that working away from home became the norm in cities.

So, anyone working at home, be it because of covid, or personal choice, you are doing a very medieval thing!
Also, it may be easier to 'medievalise' one's workshop if it's at home. Even if it's just a home office. And definitely having a crafting workbench at home, especially one geard towards woodworking, does add a lot to the medieval feel. Even if there are a few power tools etc. ;)
Making things with your own hands (and some tools) still connects us to our ancestors. As long, as it doesn't feel like you're just operating a factory. *looks at a 3D printer and a CNC machine* xD
... ok, that's magic. Magic is acceptable.

[pn]

Bless the Internet for the constant flow of nerdy content

[ah]

I've chest from my grandmas place and beeswax candles in 4 brass candelabras .Yay for getting some cool Medieval vibes already ! next on my to do list is paint the beams above my dinning table a dark brown .another medieval suggestion as an interior designer :coat hooks/ pegs in the walls, embroidered pillows, tapestries, buntings, quilts, and linen bedding if you can afford it .I bought the Casa Luna linen sheets and quilted bedspread in the color Natural and sleep like the dead !

[mysticmeadow]

Thrift store finds of mine. A 3x4 ft. Tapestry, fleur de lis embossed fabrics, burgundy draperies and gold tiebacks, wicker baskets or old fashioned sewing kits, simple leather handbags, ermine stoles, among many others smaller knickknacks.

[lizardabc]

I took your advice and got a chest for my room, man does it make a differece! Everytime I get my shoes I just feel like I'm going on an adventure, it's great!

[charlottewilliams]

This was nice. Thank you for your ideas. I’m going to purchase some sconces.

[cliffordcanaday]

My wife decided I'm odd and amusing when I drink Mead, wine or my 1554 beer out of a clay mug while smoking a pipe and reading...I'm sure the sword mounted above my chair doesn't help 😅

[Leubast]

I hope one day to have a stone tower connected to my house that is an armoury, an office that is a medieval room (with electronics and wires as hidden as can be) and a backyard that is essentially a medieval military campsite.

[Honis]

Tallow Candles are pretty easy to make. The cow fat ones I've made have a creamy sort of smell when unscented (remind me of cream sodas.) I was inspired by the GOTs books to experience what they smelled like. It's easy to not make them well though so be sure to follow instructions to the T (had a batch turn out smelling like over boiled beef because I didn't clean the meat off well enough. Not good.)

[countessdelancret]

Thank you so much for this. Lovely tips, part of my living space is rococo and as you go from one end to the other it bleeds into renaissance then medieval. I’ve really been trying to vamp up the medieval esthetic so it’s undeniably obvious. I adore so many time periods. This was very helpful, thank you.