There’s something irresistibly cosy about the Gryffindor dormitories at Hogwarts. Think roaring fires, mismatched four-poster beds, heavy drapes, and the comforting sense that generations of witches and wizards have trudged across those creaky floorboards before you. If you’ve ever wanted to recreate that magical, time-worn atmosphere in your own home – without resorting to polyester wizard robes and plastic wands – antiques are your ticket to an authentic, lived-in Gryffindor aesthetic.

Start with the backbone: furniture. Forget anything flat-pack or “modern minimalist.” Gryffindor’s vibe is rich, warm, and decidedly old-world. Look for a solid wooden bedframe, ideally a four-poster or at least one with carved details. The beauty of antiques is that they’re rarely uniform; a slightly scuffed or mismatched piece adds character, as though it’s been handed down through generations of Hogwarts students.

Pair it with a time-worn wooden steamer trunk at the foot of the bed – the sort of thing that looks like it might contain spellbooks, chocolate frog cards, or a few rogue pygmy puffs. Then go after seating - an upholstered or battered leather armchair that looks like it’s hosted countless late-night chats about Quidditch scores and misadventures in the Forbidden Forest.