Dude no joke, that's been my life dream of creating a castle and medieval village (but still having some modern amenities in disguise) lol. Sadly I am but one bricklayer with humble funds. 😅
I recently moved into my first owned home. One of the first decisions I made was that I'd like to make my living room look like a fantasy style tavern. We've got a thrift store five minutes away so my plan is to drop by every few weeks and start collecting things to help improve the aesthetic
i played a plague tale, watched game of thrones, made tavern in minecraft, watched pirate performing arts. and now, i feel alive. i know this sounds weird by some of peoples knowing that we live in modernity. but i dare to reject some modern stuff, and.. beautiful, this anachronism feels so calming and peace. maybe i will decor my house to looks like a Château D'Ombrage when i grow up 😂.
It may not be medieval, but my entire study is furnished in colonial style, so I certainly get where you are coming from. It is an absolute necessity for me in order to get any creative work done.
With the suggestion of music while doing tasks: I have both of the WoW cookbooks and play medieval themed music, tavern music while making the recipes. Listening to that stuff while making medieval themed foods adds a near 'magical' feeling of being literally immersed in my favorite game.
So true about music! It feels weird in the beginning, to be using a CD -- or my phone -- to get medieval music; but once it's playing, the source becomes irrelevant, and the whole mood changes. It's also why -- whenever a kirtle gets a little too ratty and threadbare to wear in public -- it makes a perfect around-the-house dress. (My pfp is modern, but I generally spend more time in medieval clothing than modern clothing.)
I like that you're clear that you're talking about a fantasy medieval atmosphere rather than a historical medieval one, and that historical accuracy might be preferred, but isn't necessary. I find that better than a strict no-can-do for anything that isn't completely historically accurate, and much _much_ better than claiming it is historically accurate when it isn't. There are just so many things people believe are medieval that aren't, and things people don't think are medieval that are.
Since I saw the lord of the rings, 9 years old, now 27, I have been enamored by fantasy medieval everything. My biggest influences were Peter Jackson, and Tolkien, as I'm sure is the case for most. Games I particularly enjoyed growing up and now are the elder scrolls oblivion and skyrim. I have even journaled exclusively out of leather-bound journals with fountain pens once I could afford them and cannot wait to do my entire house over into my favorite nook in the world that reminds me of my favorite places in fantasy. Thanks for all you do, and keep it up!
Glad you enjoy the video Daniel! My first experience with LOTR was actually the Ralph Bakshi film, but I loved knights and castles before that. I was still very young. I too, now keep leather bound journals, and write with a quil, or dip pen, when I can, when I can't I use a fountain pen with a nib attachment to achieve that same look.
@@LivingAnachronism there's nothing like writing by candlelight with a nib! Really hits that medieval spot for me and let's me open up my mind like nothing else. Take care fellow adventurer!
I've chest from my grandmas place and beeswax candles in 4 brass candelabras .Yay for getting some cool Medieval vibes already ! next on my to do list is paint the beams above my dinning table a dark brown .another medieval suggestion as an interior designer :coat hooks/ pegs in the walls, embroidered pillows , tapestries , buntings , quilts , and linen bedding if you can afford it .I bought the Casa Luna linen sheets and quilted bedspread in the color Natural and sleep like the dead !
I took your advice and got a chest for my room, man does it make a differece! Everytime I get my shoes I just feel like I'm going on an adventure, it's great!
It's a personal goal of mine to make a Lord of the Rings themed space in a section of a room. I always had a dream for it since reading the books. A slow process, but one worth continuing.
Me too! I'm starting with the kitchen /dining room area because I am a Hobbit at heart. I'm trying to ditch the plastics as much as possible and use natural materials. I reuse anything glass that I can, wooden spoon, and such. It is a slow process, but enjoyable.
@@deespaeth8180cast iron and iron looking metal wear would also look good, just stay away from using truly historically accurate putter because of the lead content leaching into acidic foods. Just fine for decorations though.
Thrift store finds of mine. A 3x4 ft. Tapestry, fleur de lis embossed fabrics, burgundy draperies and gold tiebacks, wicker baskets or old fashioned sewing kits, simple leather handbags, ermine stoles, among many others smaller knickknacks.
My wife decided I'm odd and amusing when I drink Mead, wine or my 1554 beer out of a clay mug while smoking a pipe and reading...I'm sure the sword mounted above my chair doesn't help 😅
One thing that is very medieval... is working at home. Most medieval people worked at, and around, their homes. Especially craftsmen - having your workshop either in the same room where you live, or as a separate room in your house, was the norm. But even farmers would spend a lot of time working at home, weaving, sewing, milling, repairing household items, etc. Fishermen would repair their nets at home... I think it wasn't until the industrial era, that working away from home became the norm in cities. So, anyone working at home, be it because of covid, or personal choice, you are doing a very medieval thing! Also, it may be easier to 'medievalise' one's workshop if it's at home. Even if it's just a home office. And definitely having a crafting workbench at home, especially one geard towards woodworking, does add a lot to the medieval feel. Even if there are a few power tools etc. ;) Making things with your own hands (and some tools) still connects us to our ancestors. As long, as it doesn't feel like you're just operating a factory. *looks at a 3D printer and a CNC machine* xD ... ok, that's magic. Magic is acceptable.
Great point! That's one of the reasons I started leather working was both to make my own items, and to learn a craft that many must have been familiar with to a degree. My workshop is in my room as well, and everything is kept in boxes and when it's time to work, I essentially just crawl around on the floor.
I hope one day to have a stone tower connected to my house that is an armoury, an office that is a medieval room (with electronics and wires as hidden as can be) and a backyard that is essentially a medieval military campsite.
Thank you so much for this. Lovely tips, part of my living space is rococo and as you go from one end to the other it bleeds into renaissance then medieval. I’ve really been trying to vamp up the medieval esthetic so it’s undeniably obvious. I adore so many time periods. This was very helpful, thank you.
Sounds amazing! I was lucky to find a tapestry on sale when a business was closing (which I could otherwise never afford!) and I use it to cover one window in my bedroom -- both for keeping out the cold in winter, and for ambiance. It makes so much sense why castles used tapestries, they're excellent insulation and so beautiful!
I am excited to be looking for a home! I definitely want a renaissance or medevil style cottage style home. It takes me to a time that felt natural. Full of details and artitecture unique to each home. To each individual.
its cool watching amazing videos made by someone who loves LotR as much as i do! i need more friends who love medieval times and LotR as much as me! im loving your videos dude!
Dude this is so needed. In a way a lot of people look at medieval homes or regionalny and love it, and want it, but fial to understand what makes it so. And when they figure it out transfereing understanding to actually making your home so is the hardest step. Ive been meaning to slavize my home and myself, or well Polishize myself and home. But that practical glimmer what youve done here is such a Godsend.
I have a "coffee table" and two end tables which were made from chunks of large wood branches pegged together with slabs of berle wood for the tops, and I also have a medieval style bench made from a rough wood plank (sanded smooth) and a pair of supports with a cross brace (it also has holes drilled for a cribbage board in the middle of the top). I also have a number of iron candle holders and sconces as well as copper and glass hurricane lamps. To this I have added wooden bowls and trays and various woven wicker baskets, as well as faux fur blankets, throws, and pillows. My couch is a black "iron" futon frame (back, seat, and brace supports) between wood sides/arms that serves me quite well (real easy to dismantle and transport if I have to move), and it keeps within my general iron and wood base aesthetic I have for my furniture. I have other fun little tidbits that vary in anesthetic from Medieval and Renaissance to Victorian and Steampunk.
@@LivingAnachronism Thank you! I know I really enjoy them. It's really crazy how I ended up with many of the pieces I have, some of it was just left next to the bumpster (the Futon mattress I purchased new, don't worry) or just left out because someone didn't want them anymore and couldn't be bothered to take it to goodwill, or stuff I found for next to nothing at a Thrift store, or stuff given to me from my mother or from friends. It's really amazing how just a little luck and knowing where to look can get you all sorts of things. I will say though, if I had the money, I would buy a chunk of land and build myself a Victorian Steampunk Hobbit Hole. LOL
Tallow Candles are pretty easy to make. The cow fat ones I've made have a creamy sort of smell when unscented (remind me of cream sodas.) I was inspired by the GOTs books to experience what they smelled like. It's easy to not make them well though so be sure to follow instructions to the T (had a batch turn out smelling like over boiled beef because I didn't clean the meat off well enough. Not good.)
Great content! Love diving into this channel. Been doing this in my shop when I get some time before the family wakes up. Music, candles, everything in glass bottles, hand tools, wearing a wool hood all helps create that other world. Keep 'em coming!
Wall hangings are a really good touch, especially if you’re renting. I’ve also found a pair of headboards that are carved in the “linen panel” (Tudor) style that I plan to make into a pair of settees or into a single deacons bench. Currently a good part of my SCA garb is kept in plastic footlockers although I hope to make wooden chests to replace them. I do have a couple cedar chests but they’re either too heavy or too fragile/old to use for events (one is likely over 200 years old so…yeah…that one definitely is treated carefully).
I run into that problem as well, where I have an item that looks great that I really like, but I don't want to risk damaging or losing it. So I end up needing to versions of things, one to use, and one to look at. Which is a luxury very few actual medieval people could afford, I'm sure.
@@LivingAnachronism oh, I use the chests at home, they’re really useful as both furniture and storage but there’s a huge difference between a piece that sits on one side of your living room and the gear schlepped to and from events. Also, the lumber that is regularly available now is far lighter and less dense than the old growth lumber. I have old spinal injuries so any way to make things lighter for traveling, the better
Cedar chests are so awesome, and they keep moths out too. I haven't been able to afford one yet, but when I can, I probably will be keeping it home. . . bringing something so valuable to an event would make me too worried about something happening to it. And the weirdest things can happen at events! I came home once to find something had chewed a surprisingly symmetrical hole (but with "toothy" edges) in one of my spare pouches. . . and it wasn't a pouch in which I had ever kept food.
@@zxyatiywariii8 I got one of mine for free and another for $5 just by paying attention to FB marketplace and yard sales. It mostly depends on shear dumb luck
Why wait? You can start doing that now with the place you have just by carefully selecting specific pieces to switch out/replace as you go and add to the aesthetic as you find pieces to do so with. Thrift stores are a great place to find a lot of different things like clay pots, wooden bowls, cast iron cookware, woven baskets, and sometimes even pieces of furniture. I even found myself a great fireplace tool set, with stand, for $20 once. While I don't have a fireplace, I do have a portable fire pit, and there was no way I was going to pass up a set like that which matched the rod iron furniture I have!
I'm moving into a new house in a few weeks. My dad always lived in wood classic homes, as he was a carpenter and has so many neat old things I inherited from him including a framed picture of a castle his friend took from a helicopter view. And am dedicated to making it a classic medieval/ Renaissance look. So exited for this winter to be living and building the home I feel I will most comfortable in. Thank for the tips!
I have watched several of your videos so far. I think you are under rated thus far. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow and what you will do with it.
I absolutely love this aesthetic and your place! We went for an art nouveau style in our '30s home because that matches very well with the English Victorian architecture (though a little more stylised). And all that matches wonderfully with my 1890s-1910s clothing style.😁 We're saving the more cosy medieval style for our garage/garden house that we want to resemble a fantasy country cottage (dark wooden beams, wooden floors, stone steps, shutters on the windows).
Oh...I left a comment on another video about little things and everyday "touches" that let me carry a bit of the medieval/fantasy with me. One of those things is the pretty extensive music playlists I've cobbled together, with titles like "Pagan Folk", "LOTR/Fantasy", "Skyrim Lute music", "Witcher 3", to name a few categories. I commute via public transport to & from work, and one of my favorite ways to relax during my commute home is by losing myself to such music, while letting my imagination soar.
Love the vid man. Awesome ideas. I’m going through this exercise right now and definitely agree with the candles creating awesome “medieval light”. I find having a piece of knight armour like a helm around immediately screams, this is a medieval space!
These are also good suggestions for set dressing too! I'm finishing props for Something Rotten right now, and even though it's a comedy these ideas are helpful...I also wish I could move to Middle Earth. I came for a video about an upcoming show, but I've decided to stay.
Living anachronism can you please do a video about a buyers guide to purchasing your first chest and what to look for when searching for medieval looking antique chest on the Internet and what websites to go to for the best deals available to you
I'll look into it, but I'll say right now I can't really suggest anything I haven't personally bought. Actually historical medieval chests might have varied in design as well with some being incredibly ornate, even some might like modern by some standards with their paint etc. My suggestion would be to look in antique or thrift stores for chests unless you really need your chest to be spot on historically accurate towards a specific look. If you just want a wooden chest to help boost your own immersion, I think thrift stores and tag sales are a really good bet.
Hail, Kramer! I stand impressed by your new channel! And I laugh inside seeing you igniting your candles with a cigarette lighter! :) Although I see what you're trying to say there, you might consider flint-and-steel fire-making.
Mae govannen! I must say, I am entirely flattered to have been seen by you. When I first discovered LOTR reenactment over a year ago, I found your channel and have greatly looked up to you. We've chatted a bit on the forum, which was cause for excitement to me, but this thoroughly makes my day!
Got the feeling that I wanted to go back to my childhood days, where my absolute favorite adventures with family was going to the Renaissance Festivals. Found your channel by searching 'Medieval Tent Tutorial'. Found you gave advice on more than just the tents. Subscribed. :) You have brought back a small shred of a happier time in my life, and I need to thank you for it.
🎩hi. I haven’t seen you use flint and steel yet. It’s such a cool way to start a fire. Also an hour glass is a very nice thing to have as well. Yes furs are great things to have. We live on boats and they really keep your feet nice and toasty warm.
I don't really have my own space in the home to decorate so when I read fantasy, I just turn off the lights, use a yellow/orange light booklight, and put some appropriate music on. It's not much but it makes me happy!
I decorate my home in Orkcore. The Orkcore look is dominated by red, grey, and brown. Brown leather and (natural or lightly stained)brown wood. Grey concrete, grey stone, grey iron, occasionally grey stained wood(I've found that Aged Barrel Mw283 is the best shade of wood stain for this). Red leather, sedona red stained wood, a bit of red trim, red painted roof. Dark ages war/hunting weapons as decorations. Hide rugs. Raw materials and recycled materials such as barnwood. Exposed industrial elements such as large bolts where practical. Pointiness added everywhere it can be done safely, such as pyramid tacks & pointy plants.
I bet that draping walls and ceilings would greatly change the mood and hide the modern nature of the room itself. I've seen it in an Indian restaurant. From what I know it would be more historically accurate than wooden panels (which were often added later to medieval buildings).
I'm in a bad position financially, stuck in a cramped apartment. But I've done little things here and there. Music helps, but it's important not to neglect silence. In trying to escape from modernity, it's easy to replace one unhealthy dopamine loop with a different one. Silence, learning to simply live in the moment, will help to immerse one in the experience of life. Be it meditation or merely moment of reflection here and there, it will contribute greatly to one's mental health.
Hello! I don’t know if your living situation has changed, but for that fireplace feel they do make faux corner fireplaces that use these cans of gelled isopropyl I think so you not only get a real flame but it even crackles like one! It also is smokeless so no chimney needed.
Not going hard medieval but been brainstorming an offshoot of what you're doing here but with a lot more shall we say Magitech. Like what we would call technology but powered by magical energies.
I love these tips!!! What are some of the ideas you guys have come up with in creating your own medieval or different aesthetic rooms??? Any and all ideas are super helpful!!!
Me: literally wondering what to get my medieval enthusiast brother for Christmas Him: here’s a list of gift recommendations for medical enthusiast Me: this man is an angel
I love candles ! I love wizards .. my place is decorated with a combination of like tech and fantasy wizard lol .. but just adding that little touch makes it fun .. .. wall mounted candles that’s cool For me it’s a book shelf, I have flasks with potions , large melted candles, a balance and scale .. the kitchen I try to make it look like an apothecary with spices and my mortar and pestle as a center piece .. wine bottles .. I’ ordered some plants .. I’m going to grow mushrooms that glow in the dark haha.. I have some lighting .. I guess I’m trying to make it look like a wizards study with a desk and tools he would use .. I have those rustic journals which I use to write and compose music. It’s a cool place to study and write music ..
If it comes to clay, you can actually buy it, it's not expensive, because some workshops offer a "Co-burning service", so you pay them a fee (this is where the money comes in, burning is not cheap) and for that, they do your ceramics. Now you can craft whatever thing you want made from clay! (usually, you need two steps, the biscuit firing, after which you apply glaze and then the glaze firing. It's not harmful if you read a bit about working with clay. It dries if left in the air, so keep plastic + damp [not wet!] rags around it till you're finished.) OR you can even buy blanks of cups and so on and ask the workshop owner if they share their glazes (if not, you can buy them, again not super expensive) and make your very own cup and so on. It's so cool! You have to match the glaze to the temperature of your glaze firing though! Ask the workshop owner about that. Now go, my fellow fantasy medieval atmosphere fans, create the things of your dreams and send me happy thoughts if you liked it. Also, very neat plants in these Videos 😄🌿 (am a bit enthusiastic about plants ...)
This might just be how country I am buuuuut my childhood and now into my adult life this is how my home for the most part has always looked especially with furs and rustic wood candles literally all of it lol. Hell I wouldn't own a tv or computer if my wife didn't want them. But ya I think a lot of folks do this not shoot for midevil but a rustic west look the two just look very similar.
Your home sounds lovely. This is why I think anachronism works, because it's mostly about the cozy, rustic homey feel for me, but a lot of this coulr work for any time period.
@@LivingAnachronism Honestly most folks that I know have homes like this. I went on zillow and looked at home for a bit and it was that in my 30s and didn't know folks liked shiny metal and white so much lol.
Decided to alter my basement to this motif and found you pr channel. Great ideas and enjoyed it so much that I’m a new subscriber! Cheers from Vancouver Canada
My father says cozy or ancient room is not good for health 🙄 the reason is it creates humidity and thus invites organisms 🙄🙄🙄 I don't think so, my room is designed by me completely, still more to be done, your video helped a lot , thanks 💜
Other than wood and metal would dinner plates have been made of stoneware/ceramics? I was thinking of picking a set up to replace my normal modern white plates
Of course, ceramics. Only the lower class used treen ware like this. Simple earthenware with decorative bands are very good. The upper classes had overboard ceramics, like Majolica ware. Look for forks with 3 tines, not 4. Though forks are so 1600s.
Expecting a something ehh by the video quality. But i think im going have my go too guy for my party panning. This was great. I have alot of this stuff already. But never used them together. Thank you!
Glad I exceeded expectations. I'm still messing around with lighting and camera settings, but back a year ago I REALLY had a lot to learn :) Glad you found it helpful, in any event
Hi! Do you have any tips? I am renovating my living room, and don't have a big budget but i want to make it elder scrolls / medieval / tavern style. I love your channel, you've earned a new subscriber! :D
Would you do some tips on making or buying gloves that would be fitting? It's winter and I've been wearing my cloak for warmth out and about and I'd love to add some gloves! Maybe if possible different levels of gloves?
I do have a video on gloves already on the channel, it's not exhaustive, but it is a quick project. In terms of warmth, get something knitted. Fur lined gloves are historical, but rare.
Sleep with sheeps, plow your farm and make cheese - as every normal peasant would do =) Because, let's face it: throughout history, most people were peasants. So, statistically, we're overcompensating =D Great video and great ideas, thank you!
🎩hi. Now for really coolness you need a medieval instrument. Now here’s a really cool one an Armenian duduk. They have been around for a few thousand of years, sound great and are not that expensive. Mine cost under £70 delivered. Just think of the music from the film gladiator. Or even a bone flute (if you can get one)
It is crazy just how aesthetically transformative it can be if you simply avoid plastic.
True!
First I need a Castle...Then we're good.
Same
Agreed
With hidden passages
Nah, then it just begins ;)
Dude no joke, that's been my life dream of creating a castle and medieval village (but still having some modern amenities in disguise) lol. Sadly I am but one bricklayer with humble funds. 😅
I recently moved into my first owned home. One of the first decisions I made was that I'd like to make my living room look like a fantasy style tavern. We've got a thrift store five minutes away so my plan is to drop by every few weeks and start collecting things to help improve the aesthetic
That's awesome. I'd love to have the space to build a tavern style room one day
That sounds great
Cool
How's it going so far?
Would LOVE to see what you have done...or AT LEAST the ideas you've come up with...I have the same thoughts:)
I will say some hanging drying herbs also look amazing!
They also make the room smell amazing
Good suggestion!
@@LivingAnachronism I will also say that this doesn’t work for everything, but stuff like rosemary is great
@@ghostcraft9343 True, I don't like hanging garlic!
Also never hang dry catnip if you have cats or dogs who can get to it. . . My dog loves catnip!
i played a plague tale, watched game of thrones, made tavern in minecraft, watched pirate performing arts.
and now, i feel alive. i know this sounds weird by some of peoples knowing that we live in modernity. but i dare to reject some modern stuff, and.. beautiful, this anachronism feels so calming and peace.
maybe i will decor my house to looks like a Château D'Ombrage when i grow up 😂.
Bless the Internet for the constant flow of nerdy content
It may not be medieval, but my entire study is furnished in colonial style, so I certainly get where you are coming from. It is an absolute necessity for me in order to get any creative work done.
With the suggestion of music while doing tasks: I have both of the WoW cookbooks and play medieval themed music, tavern music while making the recipes. Listening to that stuff while making medieval themed foods adds a near 'magical' feeling of being literally immersed in my favorite game.
It's hard to describe, but there is nothing quite like it
@@LivingAnachronism torches and tortures...everything you love about medieval))
So true about music! It feels weird in the beginning, to be using a CD -- or my phone -- to get medieval music; but once it's playing, the source becomes irrelevant, and the whole mood changes.
It's also why -- whenever a kirtle gets a little too ratty and threadbare to wear in public -- it makes a perfect around-the-house dress. (My pfp is modern, but I generally spend more time in medieval clothing than modern clothing.)
I like that you're clear that you're talking about a fantasy medieval atmosphere rather than a historical medieval one, and that historical accuracy might be preferred, but isn't necessary. I find that better than a strict no-can-do for anything that isn't completely historically accurate, and much _much_ better than claiming it is historically accurate when it isn't. There are just so many things people believe are medieval that aren't, and things people don't think are medieval that are.
Since I saw the lord of the rings, 9 years old, now 27, I have been enamored by fantasy medieval everything. My biggest influences were Peter Jackson, and Tolkien, as I'm sure is the case for most. Games I particularly enjoyed growing up and now are the elder scrolls oblivion and skyrim. I have even journaled exclusively out of leather-bound journals with fountain pens once I could afford them and cannot wait to do my entire house over into my favorite nook in the world that reminds me of my favorite places in fantasy. Thanks for all you do, and keep it up!
Glad you enjoy the video Daniel! My first experience with LOTR was actually the Ralph Bakshi film, but I loved knights and castles before that. I was still very young. I too, now keep leather bound journals, and write with a quil, or dip pen, when I can, when I can't I use a fountain pen with a nib attachment to achieve that same look.
@@LivingAnachronism there's nothing like writing by candlelight with a nib! Really hits that medieval spot for me and let's me open up my mind like nothing else. Take care fellow adventurer!
I first read LOTR in 1983. I feel the same.
I've chest from my grandmas place and beeswax candles in 4 brass candelabras .Yay for getting some cool Medieval vibes already ! next on my to do list is paint the beams above my dinning table a dark brown .another medieval suggestion as an interior designer :coat hooks/ pegs in the walls, embroidered pillows , tapestries , buntings , quilts , and linen bedding if you can afford it .I bought the Casa Luna linen sheets and quilted bedspread in the color Natural and sleep like the dead !
This was nice. Thank you for your ideas. I’m going to purchase some sconces.
I took your advice and got a chest for my room, man does it make a differece! Everytime I get my shoes I just feel like I'm going on an adventure, it's great!
It's a personal goal of mine to make a Lord of the Rings themed space in a section of a room. I always had a dream for it since reading the books. A slow process, but one worth continuing.
Me too! I'm starting with the kitchen /dining room area because I am a Hobbit at heart. I'm trying to ditch the plastics as much as possible and use natural materials. I reuse anything glass that I can, wooden spoon, and such. It is a slow process, but enjoyable.
@@deespaeth8180cast iron and iron looking metal wear would also look good, just stay away from using truly historically accurate putter because of the lead content leaching into acidic foods. Just fine for decorations though.
Thrift store finds of mine. A 3x4 ft. Tapestry, fleur de lis embossed fabrics, burgundy draperies and gold tiebacks, wicker baskets or old fashioned sewing kits, simple leather handbags, ermine stoles, among many others smaller knickknacks.
I was very impressed with this video. The candles are fantastic! The sound of the wick just make my room sound great and smell even better.
My wife decided I'm odd and amusing when I drink Mead, wine or my 1554 beer out of a clay mug while smoking a pipe and reading...I'm sure the sword mounted above my chair doesn't help 😅
One thing that is very medieval... is working at home. Most medieval people worked at, and around, their homes. Especially craftsmen - having your workshop either in the same room where you live, or as a separate room in your house, was the norm. But even farmers would spend a lot of time working at home, weaving, sewing, milling, repairing household items, etc. Fishermen would repair their nets at home...
I think it wasn't until the industrial era, that working away from home became the norm in cities.
So, anyone working at home, be it because of covid, or personal choice, you are doing a very medieval thing!
Also, it may be easier to 'medievalise' one's workshop if it's at home. Even if it's just a home office. And definitely having a crafting workbench at home, especially one geard towards woodworking, does add a lot to the medieval feel. Even if there are a few power tools etc. ;)
Making things with your own hands (and some tools) still connects us to our ancestors. As long, as it doesn't feel like you're just operating a factory. *looks at a 3D printer and a CNC machine* xD
... ok, that's magic. Magic is acceptable.
Great point! That's one of the reasons I started leather working was both to make my own items, and to learn a craft that many must have been familiar with to a degree. My workshop is in my room as well, and everything is kept in boxes and when it's time to work, I essentially just crawl around on the floor.
Omg I thought I was the only one, I am obessed with Biltmore and I love it so much
Tapestries for sure help with décor too!
I hope one day to have a stone tower connected to my house that is an armoury, an office that is a medieval room (with electronics and wires as hidden as can be) and a backyard that is essentially a medieval military campsite.
Thank you so much for this. Lovely tips, part of my living space is rococo and as you go from one end to the other it bleeds into renaissance then medieval. I’ve really been trying to vamp up the medieval esthetic so it’s undeniably obvious. I adore so many time periods. This was very helpful, thank you.
Sounds amazing!
I was lucky to find a tapestry on sale when a business was closing (which I could otherwise never afford!) and I use it to cover one window in my bedroom -- both for keeping out the cold in winter, and for ambiance. It makes so much sense why castles used tapestries, they're excellent insulation and so beautiful!
i never thought that it would be possible to do this thank you for showing me that it's possible
I am excited to be looking for a home! I definitely want a renaissance or medevil style cottage style home. It takes me to a time that felt natural. Full of details and artitecture unique to each home. To each individual.
its cool watching amazing videos made by someone who loves LotR as much as i do! i need more friends who love medieval times and LotR as much as me! im loving your videos dude!
Thank you very much. If you haven't, you should check out the Middle Earth Ranger Forum. It's a group of LOTR reenactors.
Thanks for the tips. Wife and I are ready to do our dining room.✌️
Awesome!!
Dude this is so needed. In a way a lot of people look at medieval homes or regionalny and love it, and want it, but fial to understand what makes it so. And when they figure it out transfereing understanding to actually making your home so is the hardest step. Ive been meaning to slavize my home and myself, or well Polishize myself and home. But that practical glimmer what youve done here is such a Godsend.
I have a "coffee table" and two end tables which were made from chunks of large wood branches pegged together with slabs of berle wood for the tops, and I also have a medieval style bench made from a rough wood plank (sanded smooth) and a pair of supports with a cross brace (it also has holes drilled for a cribbage board in the middle of the top). I also have a number of iron candle holders and sconces as well as copper and glass hurricane lamps. To this I have added wooden bowls and trays and various woven wicker baskets, as well as faux fur blankets, throws, and pillows. My couch is a black "iron" futon frame (back, seat, and brace supports) between wood sides/arms that serves me quite well (real easy to dismantle and transport if I have to move), and it keeps within my general iron and wood base aesthetic I have for my furniture. I have other fun little tidbits that vary in anesthetic from Medieval and Renaissance to Victorian and Steampunk.
Sounds lovely!
@@LivingAnachronism Thank you! I know I really enjoy them. It's really crazy how I ended up with many of the pieces I have, some of it was just left next to the bumpster (the Futon mattress I purchased new, don't worry) or just left out because someone didn't want them anymore and couldn't be bothered to take it to goodwill, or stuff I found for next to nothing at a Thrift store, or stuff given to me from my mother or from friends. It's really amazing how just a little luck and knowing where to look can get you all sorts of things.
I will say though, if I had the money, I would buy a chunk of land and build myself a Victorian Steampunk Hobbit Hole. LOL
Absolutely adorable, I love everything. The hard part is combined the wall colors w the doors and the furniture you have is a project 😬
Tallow Candles are pretty easy to make. The cow fat ones I've made have a creamy sort of smell when unscented (remind me of cream sodas.) I was inspired by the GOTs books to experience what they smelled like. It's easy to not make them well though so be sure to follow instructions to the T (had a batch turn out smelling like over boiled beef because I didn't clean the meat off well enough. Not good.)
Great content! Love diving into this channel.
Been doing this in my shop when I get some time before the family wakes up. Music, candles, everything in glass bottles, hand tools, wearing a wool hood all helps create that other world.
Keep 'em coming!
Confidence looks good on you! And thank you for the tips.
Wall hangings are a really good touch, especially if you’re renting. I’ve also found a pair of headboards that are carved in the “linen panel” (Tudor) style that I plan to make into a pair of settees or into a single deacons bench.
Currently a good part of my SCA garb is kept in plastic footlockers although I hope to make wooden chests to replace them. I do have a couple cedar chests but they’re either too heavy or too fragile/old to use for events (one is likely over 200 years old so…yeah…that one definitely is treated carefully).
I run into that problem as well, where I have an item that looks great that I really like, but I don't want to risk damaging or losing it. So I end up needing to versions of things, one to use, and one to look at. Which is a luxury very few actual medieval people could afford, I'm sure.
@@LivingAnachronism oh, I use the chests at home, they’re really useful as both furniture and storage but there’s a huge difference between a piece that sits on one side of your living room and the gear schlepped to and from events. Also, the lumber that is regularly available now is far lighter and less dense than the old growth lumber. I have old spinal injuries so any way to make things lighter for traveling, the better
Cedar chests are so awesome, and they keep moths out too. I haven't been able to afford one yet, but when I can, I probably will be keeping it home. . . bringing something so valuable to an event would make me too worried about something happening to it. And the weirdest things can happen at events! I came home once to find something had chewed a surprisingly symmetrical hole (but with "toothy" edges) in one of my spare pouches. . . and it wasn't a pouch in which I had ever kept food.
@@zxyatiywariii8 I got one of mine for free and another for $5 just by paying attention to FB marketplace and yard sales. It mostly depends on shear dumb luck
For my next apartment I want a medieval theme in the living room and kitchen. This was a helpful video
Why wait? You can start doing that now with the place you have just by carefully selecting specific pieces to switch out/replace as you go and add to the aesthetic as you find pieces to do so with. Thrift stores are a great place to find a lot of different things like clay pots, wooden bowls, cast iron cookware, woven baskets, and sometimes even pieces of furniture. I even found myself a great fireplace tool set, with stand, for $20 once. While I don't have a fireplace, I do have a portable fire pit, and there was no way I was going to pass up a set like that which matched the rod iron furniture I have!
I'm moving into a new house in a few weeks. My dad always lived in wood classic homes, as he was a carpenter and has so many neat old things I inherited from him including a framed picture of a castle his friend took from a helicopter view. And am dedicated to making it a classic medieval/ Renaissance look. So exited for this winter to be living and building the home I feel I will most comfortable in. Thank for the tips!
this is exactly the kind of video i was looking for! thank you so much for making it
I have very high hopes for your channel man! I love your enthusiasm and creativity! Keep it up 👌👍
Thank you!
I have watched several of your videos so far. I think you are under rated thus far. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow and what you will do with it.
I really enjoyed your video. Candle light always takes me to a satisfying,relaxing place...
I absolutely love this aesthetic and your place!
We went for an art nouveau style in our '30s home because that matches very well with the English Victorian architecture (though a little more stylised). And all that matches wonderfully with my 1890s-1910s clothing style.😁
We're saving the more cosy medieval style for our garage/garden house that we want to resemble a fantasy country cottage (dark wooden beams, wooden floors, stone steps, shutters on the windows).
Oh...I left a comment on another video about little things and everyday "touches" that let me carry a bit of the medieval/fantasy with me. One of those things is the pretty extensive music playlists I've cobbled together, with titles like "Pagan Folk", "LOTR/Fantasy", "Skyrim Lute music", "Witcher 3", to name a few categories. I commute via public transport to & from work, and one of my favorite ways to relax during my commute home is by losing myself to such music, while letting my imagination soar.
Back when I was in the city, listening to Concerning Hobbits was just about the only thing that got me through commute traffic.
Love the vid man. Awesome ideas. I’m going through this exercise right now and definitely agree with the candles creating awesome “medieval light”. I find having a piece of knight armour like a helm around immediately screams, this is a medieval space!
I would be happy with just a tower!!! But til then, I’ll remember to light candles.
These are also good suggestions for set dressing too! I'm finishing props for Something Rotten right now, and even though it's a comedy these ideas are helpful...I also wish I could move to Middle Earth. I came for a video about an upcoming show, but I've decided to stay.
This channel is fantastic for figuring out music video planning! Lovely stuff here~
Love the video, thank you for all the amazing suggestions!
I love this! I am planning to do this to my room
Ima bee keeper. I make my own candles
Living anachronism can you please do a video about a buyers guide to purchasing your first chest and what to look for when searching for medieval looking antique chest on the Internet and what websites to go to for the best deals available to you
I'll look into it, but I'll say right now I can't really suggest anything I haven't personally bought. Actually historical medieval chests might have varied in design as well with some being incredibly ornate, even some might like modern by some standards with their paint etc. My suggestion would be to look in antique or thrift stores for chests unless you really need your chest to be spot on historically accurate towards a specific look. If you just want a wooden chest to help boost your own immersion, I think thrift stores and tag sales are a really good bet.
Hail, Kramer! I stand impressed by your new channel! And I laugh inside seeing you igniting your candles with a cigarette lighter! :) Although I see what you're trying to say there, you might consider flint-and-steel fire-making.
Mae govannen! I must say, I am entirely flattered to have been seen by you. When I first discovered LOTR reenactment over a year ago, I found your channel and have greatly looked up to you. We've chatted a bit on the forum, which was cause for excitement to me, but this thoroughly makes my day!
@@LivingAnachronism Rangers... I hope you don't have your elven blades nearby... and im defo not an orc... OR AM I!? SKAI!
Soul Sister! I do all these things already, but loved your picture examples and you seem cool.
Got the feeling that I wanted to go back to my childhood days, where my absolute favorite adventures with family was going to the Renaissance Festivals. Found your channel by searching 'Medieval Tent Tutorial'. Found you gave advice on more than just the tents. Subscribed. :) You have brought back a small shred of a happier time in my life, and I need to thank you for it.
Thank you very much Kyokono!
🎩hi. I haven’t seen you use flint and steel yet. It’s such a cool way to start a fire. Also an hour glass is a very nice thing to have as well. Yes furs are great things to have. We live on boats and they really keep your feet nice and toasty warm.
I am still hunting for flints, but if I don't find one soon, I'll end up picking up some historical kit ;)
that's a very very helpful video! thank you for sharing it
very cool keep it up! You are on your way
I don't really have my own space in the home to decorate so when I read fantasy, I just turn off the lights, use a yellow/orange light booklight, and put some appropriate music on. It's not much but it makes me happy!
I adore this concept and it sounds amazing... to try
Love your attitude - fantastic viewpoints - thanks for sharing your thoughts on Aesthetics
I decorate my home in Orkcore. The Orkcore look is dominated by red, grey, and brown. Brown leather and (natural or lightly stained)brown wood. Grey concrete, grey stone, grey iron, occasionally grey stained wood(I've found that Aged Barrel Mw283 is the best shade of wood stain for this). Red leather, sedona red stained wood, a bit of red trim, red painted roof. Dark ages war/hunting weapons as decorations. Hide rugs. Raw materials and recycled materials such as barnwood. Exposed industrial elements such as large bolts where practical. Pointiness added everywhere it can be done safely, such as pyramid tacks & pointy plants.
Great video. Thanks.
Love the ideas. I will be working on my space in my healing/herbalist room soon, these are wonderful ideas.
Herbalist room? That's awesome!
Loved the Video 👌. Please make a video about type of woods that we can use and also about paint job for the walls and wallpapers.
Thank you so much for this video!!
so many good ideas!
I bet that draping walls and ceilings would greatly change the mood and hide the modern nature of the room itself. I've seen it in an Indian restaurant. From what I know it would be more historically accurate than wooden panels (which were often added later to medieval buildings).
I'm in a bad position financially, stuck in a cramped apartment. But I've done little things here and there.
Music helps, but it's important not to neglect silence. In trying to escape from modernity, it's easy to replace one unhealthy dopamine loop with a different one. Silence, learning to simply live in the moment, will help to immerse one in the experience of life. Be it meditation or merely moment of reflection here and there, it will contribute greatly to one's mental health.
Just found your channel, and I'm enjoying watching, thanks for sharing them!
Welcome Perry!
This is so cool! I love it!
Hello! I don’t know if your living situation has changed, but for that fireplace feel they do make faux corner fireplaces that use these cans of gelled isopropyl I think so you not only get a real flame but it even crackles like one! It also is smokeless so no chimney needed.
I have always loved candles; I am only now in a position to find candle holders that might have been used even in the 1900's
Not going hard medieval but been brainstorming an offshoot of what you're doing here but with a lot more shall we say Magitech. Like what we would call technology but powered by magical energies.
Amazing video thanks
There's actually going to be a MAJOR update to this video coming in the next few weeks, it's been a long build project stay tuned!
Sounds amazing can’t wait😀
I love these tips!!! What are some of the ideas you guys have come up with in creating your own medieval or different aesthetic rooms??? Any and all ideas are super helpful!!!
Me: literally wondering what to get my medieval enthusiast brother for Christmas
Him: here’s a list of gift recommendations for medical enthusiast
Me: this man is an angel
I love candles ! I love wizards .. my place is decorated with a combination of like tech and fantasy wizard lol .. but just adding that little touch makes it fun .. .. wall mounted candles that’s cool
For me it’s a book shelf, I have flasks with potions , large melted candles, a balance and scale .. the kitchen I try to make it look like an apothecary with spices and my mortar and pestle as a center piece .. wine bottles .. I’ ordered some plants .. I’m going to grow mushrooms that glow in the dark haha..
I have some lighting .. I guess I’m trying to make it look like a wizards study with a desk and tools he would use .. I have those rustic journals which I use to write and compose music. It’s a cool place to study and write music ..
Mushrooms! Love that "study" aesthetic.
Wonderful video!
Groovy tips. New to the channel, catching up on your library….. great content!
Awesome! Welcome, hope you decide to stay!
If it comes to clay, you can actually buy it, it's not expensive, because some workshops offer a "Co-burning service", so you pay them a fee (this is where the money comes in, burning is not cheap) and for that, they do your ceramics. Now you can craft whatever thing you want made from clay! (usually, you need two steps, the biscuit firing, after which you apply glaze and then the glaze firing. It's not harmful if you read a bit about working with clay. It dries if left in the air, so keep plastic + damp [not wet!] rags around it till you're finished.)
OR you can even buy blanks of cups and so on and ask the workshop owner if they share their glazes (if not, you can buy them, again not super expensive) and make your very own cup and so on. It's so cool! You have to match the glaze to the temperature of your glaze firing though! Ask the workshop owner about that.
Now go, my fellow fantasy medieval atmosphere fans, create the things of your dreams and send me happy thoughts if you liked it.
Also, very neat plants in these Videos 😄🌿 (am a bit enthusiastic about plants ...)
This might just be how country I am buuuuut my childhood and now into my adult life this is how my home for the most part has always looked especially with furs and rustic wood candles literally all of it lol. Hell I wouldn't own a tv or computer if my wife didn't want them. But ya I think a lot of folks do this not shoot for midevil but a rustic west look the two just look very similar.
Your home sounds lovely. This is why I think anachronism works, because it's mostly about the cozy, rustic homey feel for me, but a lot of this coulr work for any time period.
@@LivingAnachronism Honestly most folks that I know have homes like this. I went on zillow and looked at home for a bit and it was that in my 30s and didn't know folks liked shiny metal and white so much lol.
I feel like an unfinished basement would be a good place to do this
Decided to alter my basement to this motif and found you pr channel. Great ideas and enjoyed it so much that I’m a new subscriber! Cheers from Vancouver Canada
Thank you! Welcome to the channel!
thank you!
would love to see an update to this with maybe a collab or sponsored budget in the future
So would I! Update? Within this year. Sponsor? Might be a while still
@@LivingAnachronism totally fair, sponsors arent always easy to find and even harder to work with
@@LivingAnachronismyes!please do part 2
Excellent well!
My father says cozy or ancient room is not good for health 🙄 the reason is it creates humidity and thus invites organisms 🙄🙄🙄 I don't think so, my room is designed by me completely, still more to be done, your video helped a lot , thanks 💜
Other than wood and metal would dinner plates have been made of stoneware/ceramics? I was thinking of picking a set up to replace my normal modern white plates
Of course, ceramics. Only the lower class used treen ware like this. Simple earthenware with decorative bands are very good. The upper classes had overboard ceramics, like Majolica ware.
Look for forks with 3 tines, not 4. Though forks are so 1600s.
Could you do this but with a pc desk?
i love itttttttt
Thanks sir! ❤️🇧🇩
Expecting a something ehh by the video quality. But i think im going have my go too guy for my party panning. This was great. I have alot of this stuff already. But never used them together. Thank you!
Glad I exceeded expectations. I'm still messing around with lighting and camera settings, but back a year ago I REALLY had a lot to learn :) Glad you found it helpful, in any event
Hi! Do you have any tips? I am renovating my living room, and don't have a big budget but i want to make it elder scrolls / medieval / tavern style. I love your channel, you've earned a new subscriber! :D
"I have candles that remind me of Hobbiton"
*Kramer confirming he has been to Hobbiton*
And here I thought I was the only medieval one left.
Would you do some tips on making or buying gloves that would be fitting? It's winter and I've been wearing my cloak for warmth out and about and I'd love to add some gloves! Maybe if possible different levels of gloves?
I do have a video on gloves already on the channel, it's not exhaustive, but it is a quick project. In terms of warmth, get something knitted. Fur lined gloves are historical, but rare.
Ah yes. My favorite channel. Medievil Will Smith with a moustache talking about my favorite topics.
Oh whow, I found my channel !
Welcome!
That would make a sick place to play DnD or other RPGs, just saying :)
Sleep with sheeps, plow your farm and make cheese - as every normal peasant would do =)
Because, let's face it: throughout history, most people were peasants. So, statistically, we're overcompensating =D
Great video and great ideas, thank you!
🎩hi. Now for really coolness you need a medieval instrument. Now here’s a really cool one an Armenian duduk. They have been around for a few thousand of years, sound great and are not that expensive. Mine cost under £70 delivered. Just think of the music from the film gladiator. Or even a bone flute (if you can get one)
I'm a singer and a drummer, but wouldn't mind adding to the instrumental arsenal, thanks!
I live with my husband. All I have is the hobby room. Time for a clearout?