At first glance, The Shining seems like your traditional horror movie until you actually watch it. The artistic quality of the entire film elevates it a level higher than most of its contemporary.
Most notable of these are the amazingly bold and distinct patterns you could find throughout the entire film, like the hallway carpet and the hotel maze. Seemingly innocuous details like the typewriter and the keychain become things of horror.
You can also transform your space into the artsy look of The Shining, and create a room that will make your guests wonder at the subtly unsettling feeling they experience.
Overlook’s Hexagonal Carpet
Overlook Hotel’s hallway with its famous carpet pattern.
The Shining Overlook Hotel Hexagon Rug
David Hicks’ is an English interior designer who is well known for his blending of antique and contemporary using patterns and colors. He was the designer that created the most iconic rug in film history, The Shining’s Hexagon carpet. The simple geometric pattern and the bright colors of the carpet phenomenally contrast the complex and dark plot of the film.
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Jack’s Seemingly Innocent Typewriter
Jack’s white ‘Adler’ typewriter, ready for use, on his desk.
Adler J4 Typewriter with Hard Shell Case 1960s German Typewriter
The Adler J4 was released by the typewriting company as a small, portable typewriter in the late 1960s. In the film, Jack owns a white one and is seen writing obsessively in it. Experience a blast from the past with this innocent-looking writing beauty, back to time when computers don’t even exist yet!
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Jack’s Grinning Face
Jack’s famous and haunting grinning face.
The Shining Here’s Johnny Door or Wall Decal Sticker
There are lots of haunting scenes from The Shining, but none as unforgettable as Jack’s ‘Here’s Johnny’ scene. Immortalize the terrifying ordeal by sticking Jack’s demented face on your own door. You’ll definitely have a lot of fun watching your guests get freaked out.
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Overlook Hotel’s Haunting Maze
A miniature version of the Overlook Hotel’s hedge maze.
The Shining Throw Blanket
One of the most beautiful settings in The Shining was Overlook Hotel’s giant maze. If you have the place, money, and effort to build one at your home, go for it. But most people don’t, so you could stick to a throw blanket showing its hypnotic pattern to its fullest potential.
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Double The Art
The Grady Twins in the hallway.
Creepy The Shining Twins Parody – Repurposed Thrift Art Print
Aside from Jack Torrance, fans and moviegoers know that one of the creepiest characters in The Shining are the Grady Twins. Even people who haven’t watched the film get the heebie-jeebies when they see this depressing duo. Startle your guests by hanging a beautiful print with the twins smack in the middle.
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REDRUM: Can’t Escape It
Danny writing ‘REDRUM’ on the door.
Redrum Bookends
Danny’s innocent wall art is as sinister as a kid can get, but writing on your own door might not be a choice for you. Instead, you can get these bookends to showcase your love for The Shining. You can even use it to keep your mystery, suspense, and thriller books.
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A Scary Keychain
The door to Room 237 open.
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining Inspired The Overlook Hotel Room Key
A red hotel keychain isn’t terrifying in itself. But if it comes from the Overlook Hotel and it’s for Room 237, you better run. Why not use this keychain for you’re The Shining-themed room to make things a whole lot creepier?
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Immortalized in a Photo
Jack found in the Overlook Hotel’s party back in 1921.
The Shining Overlook Hotel Ballroom Photograph Jack Nicholson Movie Prop Print
Another great and subtle The Shining memorabilia that you can sneakily put in your space is the final photo in the film. At first glance, it looks just like any other photo. But people who have watched The Shining will remember the horror they felt when they saw Jack in a 1921 picture that shouldn’t have been possible.
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Mad Typing on the Typewriter
Jack obsessively typing one sentence over and over again.
The Shining poster – All Work and No Play
Jack became more and more unstable as the film progressed, and one scene showed him writing one sentence obsessively. Put up the famous sentence framed on your wall for everyone to see and remember the unsettling feeling that comes with The Shining.
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The Shining Vintage Yellow Poster
Vintage The Shining Poster
Show your love for Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece by hanging up a vintage poster of The Shining in your space.
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The Shining Drink Coasters
The Shining: Overlook Hotel Icons Movie Coaster Set
Even your kitchen isn’t safe from the clutches of this film. You can also serve your drinks with these The Shining-inspired coasters underneath.
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The Shining VHS Night Light
Retro VHS Lamp – The Shining
Add a touch of film geek and fan-loving with this awesome retro VHS night light, created to look like a copy of The Shining.
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The Shining Throw Pillows
The Shining – Set of one 14” by 20” and two 18” Velveteen Pillow Case
The Shining’s bold and unforgettable patterns are a very huge part of the film, and are also very easy to incorporate in your room. Get the set of patterns in the guise of throw pillows.
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About The Shining
The Shining is a horror movie inspired by a Stephen King novel, and was released in 1980. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Its main character, Jack Torrance, was played by actor Jack Nicholson.
Production Design by Roy Walker
Art Direction by Leslie Tomkins
Costume Design by Milena Canonero
All pictures used in this article in connection with the film, The Shining, are owned by Warner Bros.
