Dark Academia Decor in a Small Bedroom: How to Fit the Look in a Little Space

Can the dark academia aesthetic work in a small bedroom? Will the dark color palette make the room feel cramped? When it comes to small spaces, should dark decor be avoided at all costs?
Well, in my opinion, darkness in a small room is a GOOD THING!
In this video, I’m sharing some small bedroom ideas for the dark academia decor look, and explaining why the whole “dark colors make a room feel smaller” thing is a myth. 😉🖤
So if you live in a small apartment with a small bedroom area and you love dark academia, watch on!
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00:00 can dark academia fit in a small space?
01:10 dark decor is GOOD for a small space!
02:36 shopping for dark academia bedroom decor
10:59 bedroom design mockup
12:53 you don't have to shy away from drama in a small space

[@ModaMisfit]

Thank you for watching! Do you incorporate any dark academia style elements in your space? How so? 🖤

[@shaynecoventry8894]

Wands,books, antique alchemy bottles. Lovecraftian items. I actually have some questions Steffi. If my building has a bunch of tight restrictions how do I get around those for my decor? Also, How can I blend my love for mecha and sci-fi prop items without those looking too tacky in my decor?

[@kimalonzo3363]

I have a bust!

[@HaileeRed92]

@ModaMisfit, where did you find that Medusa Bust? I'd love to get one!

[@lizloukiss]

I’m so stoked you’re covering Dark Academia! I’m such a fan of your beautiful style. I’m glad you address the misconception about dark colors shrinking a space, and the comparison of the night sky. I find it add depth as well! 🖤

[@djjohnson6195]

Dark academia is truly one of my favorite aesthetics. I am drawn to black and dark color palettes. I am also a scientist and college professor. So… literally this is “me”. 🐈‍⬛📚🥀

[@3orM00Rrecharacters]

Me too, it is challenging to do now I live in Australia!

[@TheNextPursuit]

Just recently painted my old china hutch black and it turned out so pretty!

[@FablesandFells]

Yay another dark academia video, thanks for sharing 🌚 Always good to see when you pop up in the feed ✨ Totally agree on dark being expansive, especially if the room doesn't have tons of natual light, leaning into the darker tones can really transform a small, dim room.

[@indiasimone6645]

Hello Steffi, I love and decorate in dark academia, I'm a big fan of Abigail Ahern and I'm also happy I get to enjoy the moody rainy weather of Seattle. Awesome video, Thank you for sharing 🌿🖤

[@geoffsmiley8252]

Abigail is the coolest

[@PortCharmers]

It may be worth noting that busts are particularly fitting if they are pallid ones of Pallas.

[@BafoofaSniclefrits]

People are going to do what they want with their things but I will say that I think painting old vintage furniture is quite upsetting. Furniture isn't really made that way anymore, so what we have left is what we have. Instead of ruining a perfectly good, timeless, beautiful piece of history, consider painting over something from Target or Ikea for example.

[@jacquig1939]

I love Deco/Hollywood glam mixed with a bit of darker touches like in the show the Golden Age.

[@JosephLuigi]

Hey Steffi! How are u? One question: i loved the final result! This particular It would fit in a men's apartment? Idk if i would do an entire decor with this style, but i liked some ideas. Some video ideas: ideas for decor with vintage/ retro itens. Small apartment with goth decor.

[@marylincherie1806]

could you do a video about balconys? I want a moody combination of plants, privacy for sitting down and still some light for my living room while not being allowed to damage the outdoor walls.

[@floofymuffin]

YESSSS

[@drmissy0811]

I really love this style of video! Keep them coming!🎉

[@Tamara-ze9xx]

Would you consider doing a video on how to combine distinct design styles? I'm moving in with my partner and they're a minimalist who likes light palettes ;-; complete opposites

[@MsIlovemusic07]

There’s a style called “light academia”.

[@Tamara-ze9xx]

@@MsIlovemusic07 tbh it's not so much the light pastels that throw me off, it's the minimalism. They're like.... kinda Ikea-core. I appreciate u trying to give me hope tho lol.

[@floofymuffin]

I NEED TO KNOW where your black necklace(s) are from!!!

[@ELMALESTAHECHO]

I've been searching for a video like this. I love it!. I live my myself in a apartment small actually and this is just what i needed. And this is truly Dark Academia🖤

[@quensettadavenport8165]

Wow, I never knew that’s what this is called. Where can I purchase that dark olive green velvet looking comforter on the bed from? TFS!!

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thank you Steffi. really love the vintage sleeper sofa, however, would love it NOT to be a sleeper sofa as I would like it in my family room, do you know if they offer it? I couldn't find it at Wayfair. Thanks again. Cheers

[@ExLibris-Alys]

I love the dark academia style most of all 🥰. I have 3 very dark grey walls in my bedroom and intend to paper the last wall in something similar to the design you showed with the black background, but I don’t know what to do with the ceiling. It’s white atm but needs to change, do you think I should I use the wall colour on the ceiling as well?

[@jogitakaur1349]

Always wait your vidio, and hope you upload everyweek... Really enjoy it...

[@ModaMisfit]

Thank you!! I'm hoping to get back to the consistent weekly schedule. 😊 Just need to figure out how to balance everything!

[@bethd4739]

I really like this! I'd love to try this in my very small and cluttered bedroom! If I do, I will let you know!

[@ModaMisfit]

Yay please do!

[@joycerobinson855]

Hi Steffi! Loved his video on Dark Academia! Although not my style, some of the pieces shown were quite striking!

[@ModaMisfit]

Yeah dark academia definitely is a striking statement!

[@LS-um3zq]

"The joys of living alone." I guess I've been away for a while

[@hevinogul9760]

hey can you make a video about how can we achieve a dark academia look with light furniture (but not light academia) thanks xx

[@derickajohnson4021]

My studio is small i want this in my bedroom and flowing through out .. can you shoe that

[@aubretteswiontek2369]

I love this! I'm a bit obsessed with the rug you found, where can I find it? 😅

[@stephanieellwood4979]

Beautiful styling! Is there a way to blend different dark decor? From the dark acadamia, dark woodsy/fairy, dark cottage core etc.

[@vaderladyl]

They are all very similar so it shouldn't be hard as they complement each other

[@nutmeg9593]

I’m a retired equestrian who loves gothic flare so I think this style would be a great way to use some of my horsey memorabilia without going to the farmhouse/cottage core style. However I like a lot of natural light and think my space would be better suited for light Acadamia. Do you have any advice on light Acadamia?

[@AJohnson0325]

I’ve seen some preppy/equestrian/old money rooms that look nice. Many of them have plaid fabric like throw pillows or comforters. My mom is an equestrian. She has lots of old inherited antique colonial furniture (grandfather clock, chairs, etc) paintings of horses, oriental rugs, a hall stand in the foyer to hang all her horsey stuff and put umbrellas etc. Just do what YOU like. Pintrest can help for inspiration and finding out what you like.

[@ladykemma3]

A Ralph lauren look would work

[@tonimitchell9930]

What is the best way to get the dark when you can't paint

[@margeeeeS]

I love dark academia.I am gradually turning my Bedroom into one. My number one word to describe this type of style is "SEXY"

[@ladykemma3]

Lots of tall bookshelves

[@Jimmy94411]

I hate the stupid trend of renaming old styles with cutesy names and pretending it’s a new thing.

[@britegrl03]

We are sorry you feel that way Jimmy