By many of the Newport Mansions' standards, it's positively subdued.
There isn't a crystal chandelier, a slab of marble, or a piece of gilded gold in sight. Though it is dark and very Gothic in feel and architecture, which is what I love. I can't wait to see more of it - especially in the film.
Now, something that might be over the top is that entryway that Barnabas and Willie are standing in. From the sea shells, to the fish, to the god Poseidon/Neptune himself, replete with pitchfork - wow. Though don't get me wrong, I love it. And we have no idea what the location even is, so...
66 days 8 hours 10 minutes 18 seconds until the day the Depp/Burton Dark Shadows is released(ET)!!