# Morbidly Extravagant Nightlife Hotspots Goldbar NYC By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldbar-nyc-liberace-macabre-interior-style1 References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2008/08/goldbar-nyc.html) & [goldbarnewyork](http://www.goldbarnewyork.com) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie) galore, but its main design feature are the 3,000 [gold-covered skulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-far) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev).' Somehow, the grouping of the skulls is more impressive than creepy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravan-cocktail-bar.md) - [Ethereal Ambiance Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifact-bar.md) - [Playful Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-bar.md) - [Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun.md) - [Signature Bright Red Nightclubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silencio-nyc.md) - [Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot-bar.md) - [Cozy Neighborhood Warm Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gachot.md) - [Elegant Steakhouse Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tte-dor-restaurant.md) - [Late-Night Manhattan Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starchild-rooftop.md)