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

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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MUSIC
Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
Gymnopedie no.3

[@lauraramsey8658]

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]

I was the exact same way!

[@alliewassogood9382]

Sammme

[@Dione92]

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

[@kamiennatwarz4021]

Same here!

[@user-re6wy9gz1b]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

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! 💗

[@lin-qw6hc]

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]

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]

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

[@chaoticidiottt]

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

[@nicolodeon05]

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]

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

[@onyxicca]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

Oh thank you!

[@oliverwilliams3097]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

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

[@TheDanim1]

Same :D

[@nelli7160]

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)

[@masaqader]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

Thank you!

[@lasheytricc5999]

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.

[@_isabellaathena]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@eduardafrota1670]

Moonlight Sonata perfect

[@freshbrewedasmr3378]

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 😊

[@niamhprendergast3772]

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

[@Nur-zw7bx]

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

[@virginiayuuka]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

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

[@7darkacademia_coffee-book843]

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

[@chrissycalculates9752]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

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

[@penelopegk]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

Thank you!

[@Bunny-dq9fi]

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

[@mishelly]

Thats so pretty!

[@_isabellaathena]

Thank you!

[@samantharose5886]

cute!

[@_isabellaathena]

samantha rose Thank you!

[@calucamilxzalazar9582]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

Calu Camilx Zalazar I did it for the aesthetic

[@bhuvitaylorsversion7]

2:35 Chocolate Frog!! 😜

[@magdalyn8937]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

I will definitely check that one out!

[@evieherriot3447]

Love this!

[@_isabellaathena]

Evie Herriot Thank you so much!

[@pillowsm_7774]

Love it💞

[@_isabellaathena]

pillowsm _ Thank you!

[@pillowsm_7774]

Love ur channel sm ☺✌💕

[@liam3814]

That's so lovely!

[@superfunsupercrafts7176]

Best videos

[@alino4ka_6]

You so cute! Thank you for this video. 🖤

[@_isabellaathena]

Thanks for watching!

[@damarisvaldiviezo]

I love it ... 🖤

[@firelunamoon]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

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

[@peachyteeth4977]

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

[@joaomarcelo__]

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

[@folksurvival]

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

[@Dzngo]

what book shelf is that

[@britiroy9758]

3:53

[@dazey8706]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

This just made my day lmao

[@dazey8706]

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

[@almamater489]

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

[@_isabellaathena]

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]

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]

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]

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!

[@bre339]

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