Analysing The Iconic Beetlejuice Interior & Décor Style 2nd Sep 2024 Posted by Alice Ewens on 2nd Sep 2024 Facebook Instagram Pinterest Linkedin We take a fun look into the weird and whacky world of Tim Burton’s imagination as Beetlejuice 2 hits cinemas. Our resident '90s goth kid analyses Burton’s iconic interior and décor through both movies that mash '50s kitsch, hyper-modern minimalism and small-town Americana. I was admittedly only two when the original Beetlejuice movie hit our screens in 1988. Still, it was a huge part of my childhood and teenage years. So, as a certified strange and unusual spooky goth kid chomping at the bit for some Halloween fun, I’m having a full nerd-out over all things Beetlejuice 2 this month. And as an interiors and furniture blogger, I thought it’d be fun to dig into what gives these movies their iconic look. And, of course, I’ve created some mood boards featuring the perfect Furniturebox pieces to match. Do you dare to say his name a third time...? The Beetlejuice House Pre-Renovation In the original movie, the Maitlands have that iconic Victorian gothic-style house decked out in a very late 80s small-town Americana style. There’s a lot of chintz, warm wood, muted pastels, gingham and tiny florals. There are also a few sturdy farmhouse throwbacks, including wood dining tables, and an overall warm yellow and pale pastel green tone. Honestly, it’s giving baby nursery meets granny chic, but I love it. It's very rustic farmhouse cottagecore, which is trending again in the mid-2020s. Recreating the Beetlehouse Pre-Renovation Look My Maitland's-house-inspired mood board draws on the rustic farmhouse elements and palette shown in the original movie. Featuring: Lynton Walnut Effect Solid Wood Dining Chair Salcombe Oak and Cream Wooden Extendable Dining Table Olivia Armchair in Velvet Putty Thea Grey Concrete and White Fabric Desk Table Lamp The Deetz House Style When the Deetzes move in and gut the house, Delia Deetz and her designer friend Otho renovate it into a stark grey, black and white hyper-modern space full of pointy sculptures that come to life, sharp angles, marble and granite, with pops of bold colour – the royal blue of the kitchen, the bright red curvy gloss bar in their dining room. The strong use of blue lighting keeps the house feeling cold and unwelcoming. It’s a colour we come to associate with Delia Deetz and it's continued through into the new movie. That royal blue is also used to contrast with those splashes of vermillion red. image: @screenrant Recreating The Deetz House The Deetz-house inspired mood board uses all the stark contrasting products I could think of, coupled with some abstract sculpture. Featuring: Isco Faux Leather Black & Chrome Dining Chairs Deco Large 1920s Inspired Silver Framed Wall Mirror Chloe Mirror & Black Shade Halo Table Lamp Light Giovani 6 Seater Black & White Dining Table + 6 Belgravia Blue & Black Chairs Lydia Deetz’s Gothic Bedroom and The Magical Attic Lydia’s bedroom reflects her personality – dark, spooky, and a little quirky. Her floor is lime green, the walls are a weird shade of purple-brown with a sepia floral pattern, plus some white weatherboarding, a yellow dresser and orangey-brown linens. It’s a vibe, but I love that Lydia loves it and that it reflects her oddness. Plus, the palette ties into Beetlejuice’s costume and character design perfectly. Nothing matches here, and yet it all belongs. A lesson in maximalism, perhaps? The attic, where Adam and Barbara retreat and where Lydia first encounters Beetlejuice himself, is actually quite the rustic haven of exposed bricks, soft dust sheets and lots of twinkly fairy lights, meant to look comforting and safe. And this is where Adam’s model village lives, which is totally normal and not creepy at all, right? Recreating Lydia's Bedroom From Beetlejuice Featuring: Romy Bed Frame in Cream Recycled Fabric Milan Black Velvet & Black Legs Dining Chair Teksi Mustard Yellow Metal Locker 2 Door Sideboard Cabinet Ivo Black & Gold Metal Table Lamp Light The Beetlejuice Neitherworld – Sandworms and 1950s Office Purgatory image: @screenrant This is where the party really gets going. The Beetlejuice afterlife, known as the Neitherworld, is where Burton’s imagination really runs wild. Everything in the Neitherworld is an exaggerated, distorted and twisted version of the real world, so colours and shapes are over the top. Everything is ramped up a gear. Vibrant mustard yellow, royal blue, pastels, shocking pink and acid green pop against stark black and white checks and stripes to create that iconic Beetlejuice vibe. I love the '50s kitsch look of the bureaucratic, hellish waiting room and office where the 'Shrinkers' work. It’s something we see crop up in a lot of Burton’s work (Edward Scissorhands is another great example of this). Recreating The Iconic Beetlejuice Neitherworld Style Featuring: Teksi Light Blue Metal 6 Drawer Locker Cabinet Sideboard Vita Irregular Pebble Wall Mirror with Black Frame Poppy Wall Lamp Matte Black Shade with Brushed Brass Willow Mustard Yellow Faux Leather Chrome 'Z' Dining Chairs Jolene 2 Seater Burnt Orange Velvet Sofa And 'Twisted Sandworms' lamp from Omulamp on Etsy About The Author What Next? We love seeing how our customers style their Furniturebox products so be sure to give us a follow on Insta and tag us in your product pics. We've also got links to lots of useful info there. 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