Decorating my Desk & Bookshelf in the DARK ACADEMIA Aesthetic || things to do in quarantine

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  • For today's video I thought I would show you all how I redecorated my bookshelf and desk! While in quarantine I had nothing to do so I thought I would do some decorating. Recently I have been really loving the dark academia aesthetic so today I decorated my space to reflect that aesthetic. This video is just for fun so I hope you enjoy it!
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    Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
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  • @lauraramsey8658
    @lauraramsey8658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    I didn’t know dark academia was a thing and I’ve just realised my entire life aesthetic has been based on it lol

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I was the exact same way!

    • @alliewassogood9382
      @alliewassogood9382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sammme

    • @Dione92
      @Dione92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same, I remember trying to find a name for this aesthetic like 2 years ago.

    • @kamiennatwarz4021
      @kamiennatwarz4021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here!

    • @user-re6wy9gz1b
      @user-re6wy9gz1b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, i didnt know about this aesthetic until some days ago. Now im obsess searching things because i finally know how to search things like this hahaha

  • @lin-qw6hc
    @lin-qw6hc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    That's a brilliant idea - turning the spines of the books away to give a more neutral look, as opposed to harshly contrasting colours. I'm not sure if that's why you did it, but it really is a good idea!

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Thank you! I wanted to create an aesthetic based around Browns and neutral colors so turning the spines of the book made the most sense for me!

    • @lin-qw6hc
      @lin-qw6hc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@_isabellaathena Brown / earthy tones are gorgeous, you can never go wrong with them, and they suit each season perfectly 💗

    • @may7955
      @may7955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do that too only to indicate that I finished the book because I forget

    • @nicolodeon05
      @nicolodeon05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      S JAM if you know where the books are, it shouldn’t be a problem. This is just a cheaper way of making it look more neutral. I only do this with the books that I know exactly where each one is and keep the spines of the covers that fit the type of academia showing

    • @fae64
      @fae64 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the idea as well since i do own a bunch of books that have bright spines

  • @_isabellaathena
    @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    PSA: I just wanted to remind you all that I am well aware that this may not meet your standards as to what “dark academia” is. First of all, if you look in the thumbnail it says “dark academia inspired”. I am taking elements of that aesthetic and incorporating them into my life in a way that makes me happy. It’s just an aesthetic and if my definition of that aesthetic isn’t exactly the same as yours, that is totally okay! 💗

  • @onyxicca
    @onyxicca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I must say, the owl bookends around your Harry Potter collection was a brilliant touch :)

  • @nelli7160
    @nelli7160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    idk what makes me have this feeling but i think my dad’s room in the early 80’s and early 90’s was like this, one of the reasons i want to have this aesthetic and the reason i started getting into art more is because miss him so much.
    (he’s nit dead my parents are just divorced and i kinda rarely get to spend time with him)

  • @oliverwilliams3097
    @oliverwilliams3097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Just came across your channel from Ruby Granger.. and I love it.. I love the aesthetic you have endorsed into your videos :)))

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! That’s so nice of you to say! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video😁

    • @TheDanim1
      @TheDanim1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same :D

  • @masaqader
    @masaqader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thue music is so good!!! Really gives this dark academia vibes1

  • @lasheytricc5999
    @lasheytricc5999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I’ve been searching for this kind of video for a really long time, so I’ve finally found it! Your workspace looks amazing! Thank for inspiration!🖤
    Sorry for my English, I’m from Russia.

  • @freshbrewedasmr3378
    @freshbrewedasmr3378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s nice to see a desk and bookcase that isn’t considered dark academia (dark wood) and you still use it to create a dark academia vibe. Makes me feel better about my light colored bedroom furniture 😊

  • @eduardafrota1670
    @eduardafrota1670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Moonlight Sonata perfect

  • @niamhprendergast3772
    @niamhprendergast3772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At first a thought i was minimast but i found dark academia and loved it !

  • @virginiayuuka
    @virginiayuuka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hi Isabella! (: I loved this video. When I heard the music of the video... I love Beethoven and especially this sonata from him.

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! 💗 I love this music too. It felt perfect for this video

  • @7darkacademia_coffee-book843
    @7darkacademia_coffee-book843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg omg omg ! I love this channel! Musics, books, Harry Potter, everything is in here !

  • @Nur-zw7bx
    @Nur-zw7bx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aaaah Beethoven and Satie... You have a very good taste on music!! 😁🎶 (sorry for my poor English 😅)

  • @Bunny-dq9fi
    @Bunny-dq9fi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your videos are getting better and better! this video is gorgeous & your workspace is so beautiful! i love the wall hangings & i’m definitely inspired

  • @liam3814
    @liam3814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's so lovely!

  • @chrissycalculates9752
    @chrissycalculates9752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is such a pretty video! Your study space looked wonderful before, but now it certainly embodies the "dark academia" aesthetic.

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! That was exactly what I was going for! I’m glad I was able to achieve the aesthetic😆

  • @evieherriot3447
    @evieherriot3447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this!

  • @mishelly
    @mishelly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats so pretty!

  • @penelopegk
    @penelopegk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that's a great video and thank you for the ideas :)

  • @damarisvaldiviezo
    @damarisvaldiviezo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it ... 🖤

  • @samantharose5886
    @samantharose5886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    cute!

  • @pillowsm_7774
    @pillowsm_7774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it💞

  • @alino4ka_6
    @alino4ka_6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You so cute! Thank you for this video. 🖤

  • @magdalyn8937
    @magdalyn8937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    from your book collection i think you'd like a book called enchantment of ravens. its one of my favs 💕

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will definitely check that one out!

  • @calucamilxzalazar9582
    @calucamilxzalazar9582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Omg, why are you hiding the spines of the book?! It makes me cry, how are you supposed to find a book now?

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Calu Camilx Zalazar I did it for the aesthetic

  • @bhuvitaylorsversion7
    @bhuvitaylorsversion7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:35 Chocolate Frog!! 😜

  • @superfunsupercrafts7176
    @superfunsupercrafts7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best videos

  • @peachyteeth4977
    @peachyteeth4977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that caraval I see..? 👀👀
    I've read it atleast 7 and a half times it's one of my favorites 🌸

  • @firelunamoon
    @firelunamoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the look, but all the books turned spine-in drives me nuts. How can you identify the books?!

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of the books are different, and since I don't own a lot of books, it's really not an issue for me to identify them

  • @joaomarcelo__
    @joaomarcelo__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought white doesn't match into dark academia, but this video change my point of view...

  • @Dzngo
    @Dzngo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what book shelf is that

  • @britiroy9758
    @britiroy9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:53

  • @folksurvival
    @folksurvival ปีที่แล้ว

    3:13 - "Why are you filming me?"

  • @bre339
    @bre339 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    qual o sentido de colocar a lombada pra trás da estante

  • @dazey8706
    @dazey8706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    theres literally picture of dorian gray on her desk next to a pen and quill how is this not dark academia yall tweakin

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This just made my day lmao

    • @dazey8706
      @dazey8706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_isabellaathena im rly bouta watch this a third time and thats on comfort media, lovely video :)!

  • @almamater489
    @almamater489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is more of a light academia aesthetic, but it's still lovely

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Snake It only looks that way because I have white furniture and there’s nothing I can do about that but everything else is dark academia 😁

    • @amethyst9781
      @amethyst9781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah, i was just thinking about that . dont get me wrong, i think its beautiful, truly beautiful. But the thing is : dark academia is a little bit more chaotic; like papers with ink marks, piles of books, anotations everywhere.. something like that. Light academia is just more neat, more clean... rather soft, i would say. But is beautiful anyway.

    • @_isabellaathena
      @_isabellaathena  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      amethyst It definitely looks like that now that I haven’t cleaned it since I redecorated it😂 It felt strange purposely making my desk messy if that’s makes sense? I decided to let it get that lived in messy dark academia look as time went on. I definitely will film a dark academia study with me soon so I can truly live up to the aesthetic!

    • @connie6738
      @connie6738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      amethyst Personally, I don’t think it’s to fair to define the aesthetic so tightly- dark academia can be neat and tidy, it just has to be.. dark and academic haha. I agree the light furniture makes it appear more light, but dark academia can be so many different things! Light academia focuses more on academia mixed with cottagecore, so focuses more on the lighter, more plant-y aspect whilst keeping the academic aspect. Both can be equally messy or clean!