As far as interior design is concerned, GoldBar in New York City looks like the unfortunate lovechild of Tim Burton and Liberace.
GoldBar features gilded and polished surfaces galore, but its main design feature are the 3,000 gold-covered skulls grouped throughout the space. The skulls were inspired by the catacombs in Paris and the Crypt of the Cappuccini Monks in Rome.
GoldBar's decor is described as 'Liberace macabre interior style.' Somehow, the grouping of the skulls is more impressive than creepy.
What's Driving This Trend
- Extravagant Interior Design
- There is an opportunity for luxury brands to create morbidly extravagant interior designs that cater to a niche market segment.
- Macabre Aesthetic
- The growing popularity of macabre aesthetics presents opportunities for businesses to incorporate dark and edgy elements into their products or services.
- Skull-themed Decor
- The trend of using skulls as a design element in decor provides opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and striking pieces.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Design
- Luxury interior design firms can explore the morbidly extravagant trend by incorporating unique elements and creating custom-made pieces to cater to high-end clients.
- Fashion and Accessories
- Fashion designers and accessory brands can tap into the macabre aesthetic trend by creating dark-themed clothing, jewelry, and accessories that appeal to consumers embracing the edgy style.
- Art and Sculpture
- Artists and sculptors can seize the opportunity presented by the skull-themed decor trend to create visually striking and thought-provoking artworks that challenge traditional notions of beauty and art.
