Gothic Homemaking Episode One - Size Matters

[@nfadaloo]

Seeing all the other goths, it is clear that Voltaire is the Goth Supreme. Goth Overlord. The master Goth.

[@ClockworkCouture.]

Goth Dad perhaps?

[@EvangelineSterling]

I mean this whole video is just... Dad jokes on top of Dad jokes. (I kind of love him.)

[@satanswife2546]

He is the last child of the supreme

[@jennb1768]

Dare I say, goth Daddy lol cause he's hot as f**k lol

[@KnittyKitty86]

@@jennb1768 Definitely Goth Daddy. He's such a dork, but hot.

[@Kruziik]

Compared to other guys who dress gothy, I realized that Voltaire has a unique style to him. I like it.

[@irunamuk]

TheOgre Disco Dracula style. 😉 Love you Voltaire!

[@dialektischabgefahrenerwel1654]

It's simply the elegant-victorian-historistic style, while the others are more punky or cliche-spookey. Personally I am more the Voltaire-type of goth, but I wouldn't put any of these styles over the others, as long as they are that artistic and full of details. ; ) The problem is that punk-style, no matter if black or colourful, is more common and it's much easier to put your clothes together in that style. I'm having really hard times finding clothes for myself.

[@irunamuk]

A guy I was joking. I love all their styles. I just got a serious kick out of "Disco Dracula".

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

You may appreciate episode 5 "Wardrobe of the Damned part one" where I talk about where to get some really nice Gothic clothing!

[@PhyreI3ird]

I've tried the classier kind of goth that he does (though to a much lesser extent) and I think it takes a very particular kind of person or presence/vibe for it to work.. so it didn't work for me xD Props to the folks like Voltaire who can pull it off

[@ZeltonTheWarlock]

Don't be silly, of course your apartment can get bigger! All you need is a sledgehammer - It'll take care of the walls, and your neighbors if they complain!

[@kotatombs7733]

Take the entire apartment building and turn it into a castle

[@PUNKSLUDGE]

I'd paint any apartment any color for free wine.

[@daltonkellebrew2236]

I painted four rooms in a house once for a small crate of Imported french wine (9 bottles) and a pack of Marlboro.

[@lisaellis9749]

Cool!

[@KnittyKitty86]

Or a good rum.

[@diunaspice42]

For that awesome goth party? Yea I would also paint for such company and wine (and maybe for some gothic piece of fyrnuture :D)

[@eggvip]

Damn. It. Voltaire's still hot. I'm trying to live my life, man! Also, great job on the pilot.

[@SuperDude-ul4vi]

When hes walking into the hotel he looks like a fucking hitman. Awesome.

[@melindasanderseclectic]

I never thought of it that way! Cool!

[@HosCreates]

Yep

[@_Spy_]

A goth Hitman.

[@Onytz]

The joke "Count Crapula" was so smart, even if you don't realise it. Dracula comes from Romania (Vlad Tepes). In Romanian, "pula" means dick. So, Crapula, was a double joke. Ha!

[@KreeZafi]

I didn't expect a homemaking show to contain fanservice like this, but I am not complaining! Looking forward to seeing the entire series :)

[@LupaDove]

This man is absolutely dashing! It makes me happy to know that men like this actually exist! Also this video was amazingly entertaining! I want to be this man's friend! ^_^ *sniffle* I miss my goth friends. I truly do.

[@cherryblossom8355]

I swear your goth boys pull off makeup better than I do

[@cherryblossom8355]

And YES YAOI!

[@sethroseblood9456]

IKR

[@gigi4266]

he looks better without it in my opinion. still love him though.

[@HosCreates]

If you ask nice they might teach you how they do it

[@diunaspice42]

They have amazing makeup skils. Impress

[@droberts9852]

Where's the beef?? Disco-Dracula!! Hahahah! Keep these coming!

[@LupaDove]

I LOL'd extremely hard at that line! "Where's the beef!?" Voltaire certainly has a wicked sense of humor!

[@Alino-]

Decided to hop in here for an October rewatch. I remember eagerly awaiting the day that this first episode would come out. To think it's been nearly seven years, and that I've gone from living with my parents when I was 16 to being a 23 year old just now preparing to make my own gothic lair with the help of these videos. Jeez, time sure flies.

[@EmsIsFab]

Found this series of yours from It's Black Friday and it's completely ridiculous and I love it.

[@uniscorch]

Clearly I need to get out more, so I too can have a plethora sexy goth friends.

[@pikaboubou]

Ok so you came up as 'suggested' AND THEN I REALIZED YOU WERE THE REAL FRIGGEN VOLTAIRE THAT I JAM TO! In fact I just listened to When You're Evil just yesterday no joke, popped up randomly on my iTunes and it made me reminisce like crazy. BUT NOW YOU'RE HERE TO HELP ME MAKE MY HOME MORE AMAZEBALLS I FRIGGEN LOVE YOU!!! Omg this is such a treasure moment ☺️ love you boo

[@Wormwoodification]

Highlights: Your shoes. Orville Plush toys from China. Black closets. Lazy candelabras. The constant nod to endorsers. Pushing off work onto your friends. And dude, your friends.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

That "constant nod to endorsers" as you call it is me sharing my love for things I think should be in a Gothic lair. Zero endorsers approached me.. I approached THEM because we were already showcasing their items.

[@TheJezebeI]

Wow, I've heard about living expenses being astronomical in major cities, but this is just ludicrous... I'll never complain about the kinds of rent we have to pay here where I live (western Germany), ever again. 2000$ for that shoebox... x.x

[@anna_nikole]

Yeah I could literally rent two houses for that much where I live

[@Psergiop2]

GreyFlowersClearHearts two?! in Portugal you could pay rent for 7 houses bigger than that apartment! there's plenty of 200€~ a Month options. it's insane how different the world is

[@AedanBlackheart]

Look at rent NOW....

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Yesss, finally! I've been waiting for you to do this for years!!! Perfection

[@greenghost2008]

My new phrase every time I'm dumped, "Back to the storage unit."

[@Fungus_Pilot]

I gotta say..... your choice of music really is great

[@dicegant3642]

Honestly anytime anyone says they live in NYC its immediately a 'WOW!!!!' because just getting to LIVE in the city is something just outstandingly amazing that few people ever can accomplish- regardless of size! But so awesome that the whole series is dedicated towards How to take what you got--- and make it great! And that is something that most of us need, regardless of where we live, how big it is, or how much we pay. A house truly needs to be made into a home. So amazing kudos on the theming of Gothic homemaking. @.@ You are so expressive with your vocals on your display of emotion! Monotone you are not sir. The little old lady that comes into the apartment, love her! So adorbs! That hotel is absolutely gorgeous- and when the iron came out and it was at that moment, "Even the iron.." I seriously made a little squeak of happiness. A black iron? :laughs: Loved the play off of Rest in Peace from 'Recycling' -- What a vivid imagination someone has there ;D And oh god the 'oh by the way! Here is your roller's scene'

[@ripmomcovid4678]

Love the modern minimalist sleek black decor, the floor, the chain curtain.

[@catandrobbyflores]

I'm not entirely sure how I got here but I'm now binge watching this entire playlist and have subscribed.

[@PaQueSeClaven]

This is simply perfect, fun, entertaining, creative, everything we've come to expect from Voltaire, the production value is simply amazing!

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

To be honest, this episode embarrasses me compared to how they look now. Each episode has been a learning process and by episode three, they got so much better!!!! But I'm glad you're satisfied with how this looks... because I cringe while watching it. LOL!

[@jaydee7069]

normal.. its always like this when putting something big out your never to sure... but i can tell you.... THIS IS SUPER !! we want more and your on the right path !!! keep up the hard work !!

[@PaQueSeClaven]

of course, it's a natural progression and evolution, so yeah, if this one looks like this, the next ones? well, can't wait!!!!

[@almalovato7138]

I love the dark ceiling with the light gray walls it makes the room look larger

[@ArtixGames]

AWESOME! Great job Voltaire. Love it. Cannot wait for the next episode.

[@Goblin_1105]

My boyfriend and I lived in an apartment for years where the walls were white and we could not paint them. So when we moved out and bought a house, the first thing we did was buy dark grey paint xD I've been looking forward to this series for a long time, can't wait to see the next one. Much love!

[@irunamuk]

Raven H. If you have a place where you cannot paint consider large wall hangings. Large pictures will distract from the great expanse of white walls or if you are truly creative (or truly broke) take flat sheets or large pieces of fabric and paint them, then hang them up like the tapestries of olde. Instant "wallpaper".

[@viktorcordyceps1978]

WHEN THOSE BOYS KISSED EACH OTHER MY GAY LITTLE HEART EXPLODED

[@GothBerry666]

Victor Walker same tbh

[@daltonkellebrew2236]

They cute.

[@positive2700]

Good for them! Good for them!

[@diunaspice42]

My bisexual heart toooo :D

[@MuppetHell]

I made an inhuman sound when I saw this in my notification. Thank you Voltaire

[@Thebobboplays]

at least $2000 a month?? NYC is fucking crazy, but I guess that's no big revelation LOL

[@MrSteveInVegas]

2000 isn't terrible for where he's at. good areas go for anywhere between 2.5 and 4k. anything less and you're looking at renting with 4 people in a 1 bedroom 6th floor walk up.

[@dylanakent]

Cross99obx $2000 a month isn't on the high end in NYC. I live in NYC and there used to be a reason to live here - there's no reason now. Most industries left except the fashion industry left and there certainly hasn't been any rock scene here for decades. Kinda pointless.

[@MrSteveInVegas]

Dylan A. Kent there are definitely niche rock joints still around. But after white noise closed and St marks square turned around.. it's tough. The pyramid club still has good events, the bowery and madame x and ottos, too.

[@MaryPiePierrot]

Cross99obx stein?

[@LadyLizzieLuna]

I just moved and already started painting the walls in black and dark purple.... this is a great time to discover this channel

[@rachealgetscreative]

I watched this episode after your 100th - great start to an epic series. Orville was much chattier back in the day. It was always satisfying to watch a bunch of goths paint your apartment.

[@rgm6070]

YOUR SPANISH PRONUNCIATION IS PERFECT! I love you (and Antonio)

[@MikaruXDenka]

I laughed a bit too loud and fangirled a bit too much while watching. I love it!

[@supercholita2472]

The acting, animation, music and script is just amazing!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@rachellepava9457]

I have been using old bottles for candle holders since I was about 15, never thought of painting them or adding my own pictures! Lovely!

[@luzloveslife]

This is the first time I’m seeing a glimpse of your kitchen. Can’t wait to see the goth transformation.

[@Syggles]

Is it wrong To want that guy who licked the paint roller to guest star in later episodes....?

[@irunamuk]

Mayor Sig I second that request!

[@Bagheera23608]

I'm seriously crushing on both those beautiful boys. They're so pretty!!

[@Syggles]

I wonder how much it would cost to get them to paint a house..

[@Hay_Bay]

Mayor Sig figured out who he is. He's Rob Gales

[@Syggles]

thanks!

[@Wednesday_blues]

Where has this been all my life! And postmodern minimalist goth chic is so what I want my apartment to look like.

[@Weavilepichu]

this episode is entertaining and I love how you give credit to artists on everything. Looking forward to future episodes!

[@FANGwoof]

I'm so excited for this series. The first episode is absolutely fantastic.

[@notyourabg]

me: wow that one guest is really attractive **five seconds later** that one guest: *makes out with other male guest* me: ok you know what i saw that coming

[@vi4269]

Mood.

[@decepticonskyshock279]

I'm not much of a whine drinker (except on special occasions), BUT fortunately I know someone who is and has an abundance of bottles, I may borrow a few for some candelabras (because I am so broke). Love the video, and love your music, I hope you do more.

[@alecbeach491]

Voltaire, when you're right, you're right. This is a GREAT first episode.

[@shirel.a8421]

The moment he said the measurements of his apartment I was stunned. Thats smaller than my bedroom! Yet he makes it work! I realize its time to sort it out and make it look as nice as his place now and to make it gothish

[@MeadyBeard]

The comments of Orville leaves me, as always, trembling in fits of laughter. Gotta love the humour.

[@anthonybrand5154]

+The Lair of Voltaire I really don't understand how you only have sixty thousand (and some numbers) subscribers. You have an awesome, loving fan base, you're an insanely awesome singer, and you've been in so many places around the world! You should have a few million at the very least.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Well, thank you! I'm more curious why I have 60,000 subscribers but only 8 thousand views for this video. lol

[@nekobat1962]

I wish I could find someone like him! Most people don't get what I'm going for with my house?

[@irunamuk]

Julie Foster me neither, though I'm going a little more for the little grandmother's house who lives in the woods (and watched too many tim burton movies) 😂 but most people just see it as strange.

[@ilovecoffeev]

+irunamuk Sounds to me like mori-kei, might be worth it to check that genre out. it's super cute.

[@HosCreates]

@@irunamuk look up cottage core. It'll make your heart happy! Ipersonaly would like a mix between medieval Gothic/ mission and sleek black modern.

[@mkgirl19]

Those two goth guys that kissed are the real OTP 👌🏻

[@diunaspice42]

Im sorry what I ask, but what mean OTP?

[@vi4269]

@@diunaspice42 one true pairing

[@TypeOPositive1976]

At long last I finally watched your show and boy, I'm a glad I did! Favorite moment : Voltaire being used as a step ladder. I'm gonna watch the other episodes as soon as I can. ;-)

[@crimsonwerecat]

Excellent fun, creative project, great production, and so fun to watch, this is amazing!

[@amethysttonks128]

Disco Dracula, Gothic Martha Stewart. This gives me life because searching for tutorials online is so exhausting. I wish there were more channels like yours, you have such a great personality.

[@Zincink]

to stop the candle from tipping over I used to cut the bottom with a knife to form a point & jab it in the bottle

[@BlaiddGoch]

It's always important to have the right soundtrack when painting your new lair, The beat on batcave is great for painting ^.^

[@Vlogsoup]

This is fantastic. I'm in the process of slowly trying to makeover my home into gothic style and I need all the tips I can get. This was super funny too. Love Orville.

[@amandamidnightcreature8698]

The background song was something i really needed to hear today.

[@greenghost2008]

This also helps since most goths are adults by now.

[@kellyheighway5411]

Some Gothic I've seen do go for green (all different shades of green, purple & these past 2 or 3 years dark blue as in midnight blue.

[@StitchGV]

HA!! Like you'd ever convince me to do sweaty labor after doing all that hair/makeup/jewelry/clothes... DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG THAT TAKES?? DO YOU KNOW HOW EXPENSIVE THOSE CLOTHES ARE?? I think you do... 😂😂😂

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

And this is why you're not on the show. LOL!

[@irunamuk]

Oh, burn...

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

It's just all in good fun. ; )

[@StitchGV]

+irunamuk lol chill dude, we're both joking.

[@irunamuk]

StitchGV I know, but it was still funny 😂

[@philcollins5457]

So after I watched your Nooseletter this month, I figured I'd pop over and see what on earth this gothic home making thing was. Was absolutely not disappointed. I'll definitely end up using the candelabra trick at some point, and you've introduced me to faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar too many things I'm inexorably compelled to buy. The bits were funny, and I hope poor Orville didn't have too bad of a hangover the next day. :) Also, if your music didn't cement you as one of my favorite musicians, your beer choice definitely did. Good on ya.

[@agresticumbra]

Voltaire, I haven't done it in a while, but I used to purchase the Castello Banfi Bellagio Chianti bottles, and because my grandmother died when I was a toddler, one of the gifts I remember her sending us for Xmas were the color drop candles, I use those. Made my first one over 25 years ago. Seeing your clip here compels me to make a few fresh ones for our abode we bought last year. Thank you!

[@DeadDevilDying]

My room was used to belong to Denver Broncos fans. It was painted orange and blue. Mom was like "So lemme guess you're going to paint it black?" And I was like, "Close, I'm gonna paint the walls red and the TRIM black. Good to see I made the right choice.

[@airjammer0]

morale of the story is never live in nyc

[@melindasanderseclectic]

Yeah, he should come to Ayden. I have a doctors office and a pharmacy with a little sidewalk connecting them to my apartment complex. The grocery store is right across a not so busy road. My apartment retails for $575.

[@titan133760]

More like: Don't live in NYC if you don't have cash to burn

[@jchristianmusic]

Nice work their Voltaire, cheers! -Johnathan (New Creatures)

[@sorcha254]

Can someone please clone this man? One Aurelio Voltaire is not enough for this world. We need another one up here in the Pacific Northwest. Stay Gothsome!!

[@thefuumanchuu]

yesssssss!!! ❤❤❤❤ more of you to watch since I never see you in person ever. I lose.

[@ElizabethHoward]

It's possible that I've been sharing this everywhere. Keep up the good work, Captain!

[@SpaceChampi]

Finally ! I love how this serie turned out, and I'm glad having contributed to it on indiegogo, the waiting was definitely worth it ! Congrats Sir !!!

[@csolace5131]

ep 1 came to us when Mathew came over Florida. lovely.

[@deedeeblackwater8354]

Awesome first episode. So excited for what's to come!

[@NocturnalArtist-kp6sn]

This was a breath of fresh night air. My poor little heart fell down south to china when you mentioned the price for such a small place. But hey yep thats nyc, hasn't changed one bit. Pls I hope you will keep up with more episodes this was certainly worth the wait!

[@NikolaiWowe]

Hahaha awesome episode! Loved watching this, I can't wait for more!

[@mdragon5536]

Finally a show that combines three of my favorite things; interior design, spooky stuff and dudes making out! Also I must say you are looking quite dashing these days Mr. Voltaire ;)

[@adambathon]

Those shoes when you're on the sidewalk! WOW!

[@danielpintjuk]

The rent is to damn high

[@grobanite4ever85]

Daniil Pintjuk he lives in NYC so that is why!

[@daltonkellebrew2236]

Rent in my town is too damn high at 600 a month.

[@mschivas9356]

My trailer home in the Bay area of California (the most ridiculous high living area in Cali) is about 2K a month also. But it's 2bed 2bth and a lot bigger. I'm thinking of making my own bathroom a gothic cathredral with all my Catholic imagery I've collected over the years, me being Mexican I have a lot of it.

[@QueenOfEyeliner]

I remember buying that book years ago! The decoration ideas have inspired many weird and wonderful homely creations over the years.

[@PheliasFlowers]

Great first episode! I've been waiting for this for a while.

[@josephzowghi4313]

My goodness, has it been five years? I think Voltaire a few episodes into this show before I started watching it, but I've been along for a long and enjoyable ride. Here's to more years of gothic goodness.

[@TurboChevelle]

You were a riot at Dragoncon! You best come back... every year.. forever.

[@pthayre6694]

Thanks for posting as I've just begun returning to my goth roots and indecisive, too many ideas and only a small flat lol ☓

[@lindaosorio9535]

Love your Spanish and the wine glasses! Will check out the website! Such cool show!!! Tfs 👍🍷🍾🥂

[@ionvagus]

This is FANTASTIC! Love and own the book, and I can't wait to see the rest of this series. I'm getting a lot of ideas. You're a funny and wonderfully talented guy. :)

[@naruto199797]

and not to mention that if you paint your place black you won't be able to certain see things or find certain things if you drop or misplace them

[@xx_blasphemer_xx8148]

LOL WHERES THE BEEF?! That made me laugh out loud :D

[@ramonperez6495]

Lol !!! That was so hilarious,and fun to watch. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the tips. You have many cool gothic ideas.

[@KristoferGarza]

I loved this!! Entertaining and inspiring!! Love ya Voltaire! (Oh, and you too Orville!!)

[@FooledSweetness]

I just discovered your channel this week through Jade. I've been binging ever since. So sad I've missed out for so long! I have a lot of catching up to do. I love your style, your sense of humor, and your friendly laid back personality 🖤💀

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Welcome aboard!

[@anna_nikole]

This is fantastic! I can tell alot of hard work went into this.

[@SheraiWest]

definetly worth waiting the whole school day just to watch!

[@SunriseReaper3]

Hey I just came from your newest newletter. Gonna watch gothic Homemaking now

[@Alexosys]

Man, 2016 really was a whole other time. Seeing you kiss a hotel iron made me panic for a second!!

[@makenziem.z.3350]

Well my good sir, you have another baby bat in your colony. Awesome music, hilarious series, and thanks so much for making me laugh!

[@kathleenking6084]

Love the show! Not sure how much I will incorporate into the home but definitely going to do the candelabra for October!

[@lexigrimhaive]

This was adorable. I absolutely loved it. Cheesy but classy. Love you, Voltaire! :-}

[@alexanderrubio7630]

Nice, original and creative. Thanks for the show good sir.

[@mzledastray2207]

Greetings from the 305 my Disco Dracula cubiche brethren! No Goths in Westchester so I have to keep my inner Goth under wraps. Loved the video and look forward to the next one. Dale!!!

[@badopinionsrighthere]

It just occurred to me, 18:34 is the best shot we've gotten of the kitchen. I think your coffin wardrobe is bigger than that room

[@DeidaraFox]

The first episode is already everything I could have dreamed of. Definitely going to be my new Thursday obsession

[@DeidaraFox]

I'll agree on that, the other songs weren't bad, just not my particular schtick

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Do you love all of the background music in all of the reality shows you may or may not watch? My guess is probably not. Just sit back and focus on the stuff that works for you. If the balance is more good than bad.. then I think we're off to a good start. ; )

[@SoLongUntilTheSeanceOfficial]

In fairness we don't care much for ourselves either next to Voltaire. You are not alone ;)

[@DeidaraFox]

I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone with that comment. All of the music was wonderful it just wasn't always my cup of tea! Nobody should have to worry about keeping everyone satisfied all the time unless it's in the sack lol

[@SoLongUntilTheSeanceOfficial]

Haha no no, we weren't offended. We knew we wouldn't be to everyones tastes on this. Just taking it with good humour lol

[@msangthrope5396]

I never saw your first video. Look where you are now. Keep up the great work