Grunge Room Decor Ideas

Are you looking to create your own edgy/ alternative Grunge Room? In the below article we explore some of the top decor tips and ideas to help you achieve a Grunge aesthetic room. Read more below: 

What is Grunge? 

Grunge is a darker, edgier aesthetic style that is usually depicted these days with glitches, vinyl records, cigarettes, neon lights, and the color black. Grunge, historically though, has its roots in the 1990s hard rock scene of Seattle, Washington. It was a countercultural, anti-consumerism youth movement and musical genre that defined Generation X.  

All you need to know about Grunge Aesthetic Decor:

We've curated some of the most trending room décor items and ideas to help you achieve a grunge aesthetic bedroom look. Below is our Aesthetic Roomcore ultimate guide to Grunge Room Decor: 

Grunge Color Palette  

A majority of Grunge's visuals involve a large amount of dirty, grimy imagery. These show a sort of hopelessness and disenchantment with modern society. A lot of gray tones and pale colors are used to convey this sort of cultural depression often associated with Grunge.

Grunge Wall Decor

Wall decor plays the most important role in achieving a grunge room aesthetic. Some popular wall decor items for any grunge room may include vinyl records, record covers, music posters, collage prints, polaroid photos, hanging flowers or ivy garlands, string lights as well as hanging wall and ceiling tapestry. 

Grunge Furniture

Some popular furniture for any grunge room may include a large lean-to mirror, hanging clothes rack, box shelving for storage as well as a round mosaic mirror table for a bit of interest. 

Grunge Bedding

Moving onto the bed, some great ideas for your grunge room`s bed includes:  geometric grid patterns, black and white floral patterns or just a plain black and white duvet. Round off your grunge room bed with one of your favorite plushy cushions/ toys.   

Grunge Decor 

Alternative/ edgy rock music as well as counter-culture of Gen X is at the center of the grunge room aesthetic, so when it comes to finishing your room off with small accent items, try pick decor that really works with these themes such as a portable record player, collection of records, skull candle or pen holder, Polaroid camera, small succulent plants, electric guitars or an accent desk lamp.  

For more Grunge aesthetic room décor ideas and inspo, check out our Grunge Room Collection and create your own alternative/ grunge aesthetic room today!