Inspired by its mystical homeland of Transylvania, MINDTHEGAP launches The Transylvanian Manor, a coordinated collection of wallpapers, homewares and fabrics paying homage to the region’s romantic heritage and history. Telling the story of sixteenth century Romanian nobility living in Bethlen Castle, The Transylvanian Manor’s classical royal motifs and ornamentation evoke the family’s grandly exuberant lifestyle, reimagining the legends and tales whispered along the castle’s walls and corridors. Lavish painterly landscapes recreate the abundant Renaissance-style gardens, picturesque forests and mountains surrounding the ancient home, where extravagant flowers bloom and wild animals wander undisturbed. Beautifully rich and feminine, 19 daringly hued and abundantly patterned wallpapers, six printed velvets and stonewashed linens and upholstered furniture are joined by fringed linen lampshades, lamp bases, embroidered velvet cushions and framed wall art, including antique painted portraits, floral illustrations and rich tapestries, all designed to be abundantly layered. Eclectic and decadent, The Transylvanian Manor follows the Bethlen’s noble family on their travels, taking in cornerstones in European nobility’s Grand Tours - yet it is the history and heritage of Transylvania and the timeless decadence of Bethlen Castle and its former noble residents which prevail throughout the endlessly intricate designs.
