A Guide to Trippy Aesthetic Room + Trippy Room Ideas

Need an escape from the monotonous reality? Someplace where it is colorful, fun, and visually mind-blowing? Fret not as the playful and bold motifs of the 70s is back to dominate the stage! We are talking mandala tapestries, hypnotic rugs, and stained glasses! Undoubtedly, the trippy aesthetic has left an indelible mark on the popular imagination. With that said, trippy room ideas might just be something that a fun and liberated individual needs for a perfect room makeover!

In relation to the mythic and prenatural realms of the mind, the trippy aesthetic gives you an disorienting yet harmonizing experience that stimulates your senses like none other. The aesthetic aims to depict the inner workings of your mind. As it involves borrowing elements from other aesthetics, you can get the best of all worlds with trippy room decor!

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The Trippy Aesthetic

To start with a crash course: the trippy aesthetic, also known as psychedelia, is all about complex swirls and distortions that imitate the feeling of mind-altering states and inspire genuine healing. Tracing back to the discovery of psychedelic drugs back in the 40s, scientists have been experimenting with them and consuming high dosages which led to hallucinations.

The usage of these drugs became even more popular in the 70s as it gave artists and designers liberation from the mainstream trend of minimalism. In fact, they started to create artworks based on their experiences of being on a high. Hence, the term “trippy” is simply a colloquial term which connotes a transcending psychedelic experience or a “trip.”

Although the trippy aesthetic has been criticized by the public for its association to psychedelic drugs, it actually does not promote the usage of illicit substances. Rather, it recreates the experience of altered consciousness through an intense and luminescent environment. This aesthetic allowed artists to openly explore different avenues in order to find their inspiration. In its essence, the trippy aesthetic is all about fluidity and vibration through bright lights and funky psychedelic hues. Eventually, it sparked the existence of the vaporwave and the indie aesthetics.

The main characteristic of the trippy aesthetic is the utilization of the principles of optics and high-contrast colors to make artworks appear to be quivering and moving. With that, the trippy aesthetic aims to blow your mind by bombing your senses. Some of the most popular visuals of the trippy aesthetic include holographic textures, kaleidoscopic patterns, oversaturated colors, and groovy typographies. Essentially, it is all about mixing surreal motifs from the past and the intense colors of the future.

What is Trippy Aesthetic Room Decor?

You know what they say, “The more the better!” The trippy aesthetic has no strict guidelines in terms of decor because it is a little bit of every aesthetic that has ever existed. By employing certain decor from the art hoe, grunge, galaxycore, and other aesthetics, you can immerse yourself in a surreal experience that will surely alleviate your senses.

Of course, there are always certain attributes that set every aesthetic apart from each other. For the trippy aesthetic, these attributes are illusive geometric designs and an oversaturated color palette. From concentric circles, paisley patterns, complex fractals, the list goes on! Spice up your room with abstract-shaped vases, patterned tapestries, fake vines, multi-colored cushions, and galaxy projectors. You can even add some vinyl records, lava lamps, funky figurines, mandala bedding sets, and tie-dye rugs if you are feeling extra.

At first, rooms that follow the trippy aesthetic may seem cluttered and disarranged, much like a lurid chaos. However, the longer you engross yourself in its visuals, the more you would understand its hypnotizing and calming traits. How can you resist the temptation to zone out and unwind when you are surrounded by shimmering objects, colorful swirls, and flamboyant lettering?

Now that you developed a deeper understanding of the typical trippy room decor, keep scrolling to take some inspiration from our trippy room ideas. Color palettes, furniture, beddings, you name it!

Color Palette

Vivid contrasting colors are the framework of the trippy aesthetic. Utilize colors from the opposite ends of the color wheel to make your eyes feel like vibrating. For instance, you can combine red and green, orange and blue, or yellow and purple. Usually, christmas lights and galaxy projectors can help add color and pizazz to your room if you do not feel like permanently painting your walls. Nevertheless, the two colors that stand out the most in trippy rooms are purple and red so you may want to stick to them!

Lighting

A classic staple for the trippy aesthetic are LED light strips or fairy lights. Assuming that you have not yet taken down those lighting fixtures at the beginning of the article, you can adjust the color based on the color palette as seen above. Another lighting option would be neon signs and glow sticks as they add an extra burst of color into your room. The classic Lava Lamps of the 90s will also fit well in your hub with its funky and bright illumination.

For the trippiest light source that we know of, a type of ultraviolet light called black light would work best. This light source will create more neons in your room by illuminating fluorescent tapestries and psychedelic art. It essentially makes a lot of things naturally glow, which is integral to trippy or psychedelia.

Walls

For those who are looking for trippy space-saver decor, we got your backs! Essentially, glow-in-the-dark or UV paint would make a straightforwardly trippy room. However, this type of paint relies a lot on natural light to glow so it might not be the best option for all trippy enthusiasts.

Still, you can cover up your plain and empty wall space and achieve the trippy aesthetic with colorful tapestries, posters, and even polaroid photos. Moreover, you can never go wrong with sticking a graffiti vinyl sticker set all around the four walls of your room. Like earlier said, fluorescent tapestries and psychedelia posters that are reactive to UV light will also make an excellent use of your plain walls.

Furniture

Although you can cover up any basic furniture with any patterned pieces of cloth or vibrant posters, you can always opt for stand-alone trippy furniture. If you are willing to go the extra mile, fill your room with mosaic tables, peacock feather bean bags, and patterned rugs. Groovy and/or vintage furniture from thrift stores like record stands and loveseats are also in demand for rooms that aim to emanate psychedelia.

In the world of trippy aesthetic, there is no such thing as an overload of designs. Meaning, you’re free to display furniture of various lurid colors, fun textures, and quirky designs, however contrasting. If anything, avoid pieces that are closest to being minimalist!

Bedding

With the bed being the center of attention of all rooms, they should not be left behind from the room’s overall aesthetic. Since the trippy aesthetic is all about complex abstractions and harmonious symmetries, the top-tier option are mandala bedding sets. With trippy rooms being a hub that inspires deep states of joy and healing, mandala patterns are a symbol of wholeness as they represent our innermost potential and self-expression.

Other premier designs aside from mandalas would be peace signs, mushrooms, and tie-dye pattern. For those working with a budget, you can purchase plain white beddings, fabric dye sachets, and some rubber bands. Voila! You can now D.I.Y. your own tie-dye set at home.

Other Decor

When it comes to decorations, the expanse of the trippy aesthetic is surely limitless. Kaleidoscopes, mandalas, and multi-colored lights are some of the most common decorations that we’ll classify as trippy. For some hippie greenery, we recommend that you go for artificial potted plants, fake vines, and wildflowers to invite a naturally psychedelic vibe. Of course, you cannot go wrong with mushrooms!

Tie-dye patterns, peace signs, yin and yang, butterflies, smiley faces, and Takashi Murakami’s iconic smiling rainbow flower are some quintessential details that your trippy decors can also incorporate. Glow-in-the-dark ceiling stickers and glowsticks are also fantastic additions to add the element of glow in your space.

As stated several times in this article, almost anything vivid with funky designs can be considered as trippy room decor. Choose intricate and mind-altering patterns, lurid rainbow hues, glowing trinkets, and extra details to exhibit psychedelia. If you’re lacking some inspiration, you can always rely on Bohemian, vaporwave, indie, vintage, and even Y2K for desired hippie elements!

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As the trippy aesthetic reaches beyond the monotony of daily life, we hope that you have learned to appreciate the significance of such stimulating aesthetic and took some inspiration for your room makeover! Authentic trippy decor might be difficult to find given the aesthetic’s unique and extra nature. However, there’s no need to worry because our own set of trippy decorations got you covered! You can browse our trippy room decor shop anytime for various aesthetically pleasing pieces.

For those who prefer soft pastel colors over bright neon ones, hop on to our pastel room ideas! However, if you find solace from the seas instead, we also have an article on nautical room ideas.

Thanks for reading and happy shopping!