Hauntingly Good Details that Inspire
A crystal chandelier strikes the perfect balance between elegance and mystery. Imagine its life through the ages—what secrets it has overheard and parties it’s witnessed. The ambiance they create is undeniable; with light bouncing off the crystals and a light breeze causing them to tinkle, they add the perfect dash of magic to a space.
An elaborate gate can be practical and give a sense of importance to the transition from road to home. It also whispers, “Once you come in, you might not leave.”
A badass antique door knocker is an opportunity to add a flair of personality to your grand entrance, while giving a hint about what lies beyond.
Deep plums and emerald greens are giving a moment caught in time, and we’re here for it. Cozy or spooky? We say both—in the best way. 🖤
A sweeping staircase needs no permission to flaunt its bare bones in an expansive room. Echoes of yesteryear whisper, “Do you dare ascend?”
Elaborate ironwork—is this a palace or a prison? Either way, the craftsmanship is lovely and lasting!
Can we bring washstands back? Yes, there’s modern plumbing and a working sink right around the corner, but how elegant is this piece from a long-ago time?
Originally, gargoyles were meant to keep the spooky spirits away by being um, spookier. We think every house needs its own guardian gargoyle, with appropriate names, of course—like Steve or Barbara.
Tall, dark, detailed exteriors are in. Such drama! And have you seen how great the autumn leaves look against them?
Two stunning local examples are 1317 E. Broad Street and 1415 E. Broad Street, and more can be seen here.
What is it about street lamps that can beckon or put you on edge? It feels like something out of a fairy tale (I’m looking at you, Chronicles of Narnia) glowing through the fog.
There’s something about a long arched hallway that makes you wonder... will you ever reach the end? Nevermind the few busts that may or may not turn their heads when you aren’t looking.
A portrait of an unknown person in a gilded frame, staring at you…spooky, yet stately. We won’t include the post-mortem photos that were taken during Victorian times here, but if you’d like to go down an especially haunting rabbit hole take a look at this article by the BBC.
Delicate dripping latticework, like the gown of a ghostly bride…
A lone dormer window feels like the house is watching you with one eye open. Bonus, it’s a great way to add some light and fresh air to an upper room. (And a perfect display spot for Halloween decor!)
The dripping candles in a candelabra and a piano with old sheet music. Need we say more? A note: if those ivories start tickling themselves, it might be time to call the Ghostbusters.
We hope you enjoyed this week’s blog post, we’ll be sharing more each week, stay tuned!