My Light Academia Reading Room is Done!

[@martimoore740]

Love love love! I do think three stacks of books with belts on the bench kind of defeats the purpose of having a bench... they do look good though. I 'd stick to one stack there, so a guest could sit or set their backpack on the bench. You have really inspired me!

[@valgoodridge1810]

I agree, there needs to be a space for a suitcase. However the stacks of books could be easily belted up and put elsewhere when a guest arrives.

[@emm7528]

Looks a bit like you've tied them down. Like to keep a toddler from tossing the books on the floor 😅 If the books were under the bench, it would make more sense to belt them. Or just around the books with the strap (or what the piece of belt that sticks out when closed is called) as a handle to easily lift them down when guests use the bench.

[@alcg3981]

I'm sure she'll remove 1 or all stacks when a Guest stays in the room. Wontcha Danie?

[@emily9027]

I was also thinking one stack, off center, would be great!

[@paintingmonkey]

@@emm7528 yeah, it does kind of look like the books are off-limits!

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

Dani, the room turned out great. The only thing I don't like is that chair next to the big chair and the big stack of books on it or the bench. I think you should swap the tables on either side of the bed and only have a small amount of books on the bench and only the lamp and small knick knacks on the chair. I say give it a try and see if you like it either way, it did turn out really nice.

[@apopiel212]

Came to say the same thing...also the books stacked on the chair are going to ruin the cane and it's not usable to guests. Just doesn't make sense.

[@j.m.shelton5127]

I agree!!

[@lechatbotte.]

I loved the dark and moody, but this transition and completion wow. Can I mention your hair looks amazing. Girl you have some mad skills with that welding. Chefs kiss to this whole project.

[@DIYDanie]

Thank you!! 🙏 really appreciate the love 💕

[@vickirickman5828]

I totalling agree.

[@dianepereira1860]

Yes definitely loving the hair. Very pretty. 😊

[@chrispoortinga9400]

You make things look easy great job

[@ipacarrollread]

I love welding! My husband and I did a weekend class for valentines weekend one year because I have always said i wanted to learn welding and glass blowing!

[@AuntieBrendaWashington-tp5mq]

You do it all, kid. Pet portrait painter, mug maker, and WELDER! BOOP!

[@Anij34]

I don't think you have any idea how much your smile and laughter, your creativity and quirkiness bring so much sunshine to the internet and straight into our hearts. The last few weeks have been a bit of a dark time for me and your ray of sunshine fills up my cup. Thx as always, Danie! 🥰

[@kristyrowe9221]

Love it! Love as is. I would put the belts around books only so you could move and use the bench. Love love love color choices

[@composing-chaos]

My grandfather caned chairs as a hobby. When my father brought the chairs home, he used them as side tables. He preserved the caning by getting table tops cut out of acrylic panes matching the shape of the seat. It provides a solid foundation for the tabletop and let’s the natural beauty of the cane weave sign through.

[@marshawargo7238]

I thought it looked unstable & maybe a large design book on the bottom would help. But your acrylic idea wouldn't take away from the ability to see the caning beauty ❤!

[@sheenatalks8529]

This was my immediate thought when I saw the books going on the chair

[@AliPoole-fb6xk]

Absolutely yes to an acrylic or glass topper for the seat of the chair. I feel the cost will be well worth it. My opinion only, I would go with one belted stack of books on the bench. Always love your style and so respect your woodworking talents.

[@valarya]

Gorgeous room in the end. I would have left the bench free for guests to put a suitcase on, or sit on to tie their shoes or something. But you know how to best use your space!!

[@MirandaPatterson-w5h]

That room is so welcoming. It manages to be both cosy and airy at the same time. It also manages to pack in a lot - the pops of colour, the different textures and natural elements - without feeling overdone.❤

[@naticaleb123]

Danie….. I’m in love with your adorable hairstyle!!!!!!!!

[@everausten]

Subtle stripes would be so cute. The dark academia mood was fantastic, but sometimes you just need to switch to some airy light academia - well done! ✨

[@eloranelson]

Stripes would be a cute detail

[@afroboricua]

I loved the dark room for me because I believe I was a bat in a previous life. But guests need to see and this is so beautiful for guests.

[@DIYDanie]

I love bats! That’s a cool past life!

[@Whatworksthisworks]

Let’s give Dani lots of 👏 for her infectious laughter and positivity!!👏👏👏❤

[@janetmoore1124]

While I, too, loved the dark and moody version of this room, this new iteration is beautiful. More importantly, it is your vision. You are absolutely correct; tastes change over time. Maybe not all of them, but there is a shift that occurs. It is perfectly normal, not to mention acceptable, that our homes reflect those shifts, too. Great Job!

[@DIYDanie]

I already want to change my primary room 😂😂😂 might wait a little for the next design shift haha

[@karilane1416]

I liked the dark, but adore the light! The chifforobe is fantastic! I like the idea of the belts around the books...but for the guest room; three sets of books strapped to the bench has taken a great functional piece and made it all decor. As a guest I would want to sit on the bench to put on my shoes. And I would feel weird about taking a book out of the strap to look at it. I would use a couple of the larger design books to umph up the side table chair, more stable. I use large vintage glass ashtrays for bedside "storage" then you can find the little things (like chapstick) at the bedside in the dark without knocking them to the floor. LOVE Love the painted lamp!!

[@crescentcontrol]

The belted books makes me think of little house of the prairie, which I love! I'd also absolutely love to see the subtle striped wall. Wonderful transformation

[@lauris5708]

I love the idea of subtle, organic stripes on that little half wall. The room turned out so pretty and eclectic!

[@jenroxanne]

I love the book idea with the belts but maybe one leaving room to put shoes on or smth? AND I love the idea of subtle strips along the bed wall. Wonderful room. I love the slow burn of this room make over! I love your energy and your personality. 🥰🥰🥰 My fave channel

[@snippetsordinarylife]

Yes for the stripes. You have surpassed yourself in this room. It is such a showcase for your creativity.

[@nitzeart]

This room is definitely overflowing with DIY love ❤ And I love it!

[@heavenlymorsels]

The painting of knobi on the lamp base is 🔥 what a beautiful cozy space Dani - so many sweet additions - your talents never cease to amaze me! 👏 😊❤

[@craftynita6633]

i love it- so cozy and charming ...the colors and decor give me 'picnic-core' vibes ( to coin a phrase LOL) so relaxing!

[@pattyavendt221]

I absolutely love all the diys you created for you guest bedroom. I really can’t pick a favorite, because each piece, painted wall, decor and lighting shows the labor of love you put into all your projects!! But the painting you did on the light of your fur baby blew me away!!! You have a gift and we are so lucky that you share with us each week!!!

[@DIYDanie]

🥹🥹🥹 wow thank you xx

[@margaretspignardo5588]

Kenobi on the lamp was the cherry on top! ❤

[@tammyf8921]

Doesn’t matter what others think…the joy each element brings you is what is important! Keep being your amazing self.

[@rosalindaarons6657]

I watched Team A.G. transform this room into the dark and moody guest room. I thought it was stunning. Now I've watched you remake it into a bright cottage inspired oasis . Great job!

[@andrealencione9298]

The before room was cocoon like and cozy and I did like it, but the after room looks more spacious without losing the coziness. Well done, Danie😀

[@DIYDanie]

I’m so glad you said that! I really loved how cosy the original room was. My goal was definitely to keep that and I think I got there! ❤️❤️

[@kaylacullum5664]

Ok, it hit me today! One of the reasons I sit here weekly like a little kid and watch. Your show gives me Bill Nye the Science Guy vibes :) The little in-between scenes crack me up. My nerdy kid self loved that show and this nerdy adult loves this one. Beautiful room! We are moving in a few months and I am taking in all the inspiration.

[@jenricker3254]

Oh man! You nailed it. Bill Nye-esque perfection. (I'm a little mad I didn't think of it myself 😂)

[@jellibean011]

Loved the initial makeover (dark and moody) but I also really like the brighter look. Your taste has completely evolved and I'm here for it all! ❤

[@nitzeart]

WOW ❤❤❤ Can I come read with you here?? 👉👈 haha This is now such a wonderful room to read in!! Just wonderful. Also, as a fellow lover or burgundy/wine/berry red, I approve so much of those linens and headboard! Just love everything here. Ugh, chef's kiss!

[@jenniferfowler6713]

I love the Kanobi lamp! The room make over turned out fabulous !

[@CynthiaVegas]

I have been known to go to the end of the book first!

[@heatherburrill]

I love all the custom details as you really know how you would like to use this room. The closet removal was key to making it a much more airy space with all your cozy styling. I love the idea of having a subtle pattern on that short wall… maybe stripes would work- too bad they couldn’t be wavy…. The way you changed things took out the hard, straight lines of the room… I trust you will come up with something great as usual. I really appreciate your style 😊

[@ktk2094]

Very cozy and comfy looking. Your guests will not want to leave. Your Kenobi painting on the lamp is my favorite part 💕

[@judyfenske1429]

I like the light look. Metal side table matches the legs on bench. Nice.

[@DIYDanie]

I love adding little industrial elements to any space! ❤️

[@lucyw3270]

Love it! I will say that when she said she was doing the chair as an end table and called it, "unconventional" I laughed. Using a chair as an end table is a staple in the "I'm cheap/poor" design style.

[@nancymac2445]

I love the transformation and your ability to "do it all yourself" is amazing. I particularly love the treatment on the door and the chifforobe! I'm also knocked out by the teeny, tiny, half-round table - it's adorable! The stencils on the cane chair really make it unique - when you first started painting it, I thought it might look blah, but you added the stencils and the whole chair came to life. I think your idea of adding subtle stripes on the headboard wall would look really great. I'm a "light and airy" room person myself, so I think this room looks about a thousand times better. Thanks for sharing your talent and genius with us! Oh, yeah, I think I would put less books on the bench so that it would be more useful for sitting to put on/take off socks & shoes, place a purse or backpack down, that kind of thing.

[@JL11775]

Lovely transformation! My fave piece is the Kenobi lamp. So adorable! The only thing I would change is the placement of the chair end table, which is so pretty! I think it needs to go on the other side. With all the stacked books it looks a bit crowded next to the reading chair. All in all, a job well done! Have a great week! 😊

[@emilybrannen334]

My fav moment on a Saturday morning. Dani has posted!!

[@DIYDanie]

Yay!!!! ❤️❤️

[@bom2948]

Definitely devastated that you painted that chair. It was so cute the way it was.

[@reneechristensenpillow8373]

I do love the overall astetic. Soft, warm, cozy vintage....

[@tonivalenzuela8274]

This vlog was packed with so many great ideas for diy. Love that. The room with it's eclectic style is my vibe so I'm liking everything. The lamp with Kobe is oh so cute. Wall bracket made into a little cup table is awesome. Your proud of the room and I'm proud for you. It's perfect, comfy, cozy.

[@dtulip1]

lol i find drinking wine when reading makes me fall asleep :) Loved the original room but love this too

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Danie, as a Cricut junkie myself, I must say, I adore the projects as much as I loved the room transformation.

[@AllieHardy-gp8sw]

This makeover was such an inspiration to me. I'd been living with these band-aid colored walls in my primary bedroom and en-suite for years. It was...ok. Then I saw this series and the paint color and knew that is what I needed to really make my bedroom be more me. I love waking up now to such a light, bright but somehow still cozy space. Swiss Coffee is such a lovely color. Thank you for showing me that I can make simple changes to my rooms to make it amazing!

[@valerieward8250]

Love the painting of Konobi! What a beautiful addition to the room and a fun surprise for your guests! ❤❤

[@animonteleone396]

Absolutely love it ❤

[@mslafave5689]

Your montage music is amazing. I’m 67yo and thoroughly enjoyed the music in this video. ❤🎉

[@nitzeart]

Yesss to the stripes on the back wall!!! Or maybe a very light, airy wallpaper + some molding in a color that goes with the room!

[@jenricker3254]

I love the light airy feel to this room now! Not that I didn't absolutely adore the dark, but I have mad respect for the fact that you took your guests' suggestions and ran with them! You taking down the base plate of that original overhead light fixture HURT lol. I love that sun beam element. I do like the new globe though. I think a light colored stripe sounds absolutely perfect! (For some reason i see it in a pale blue) Also, I agree with other commenters about the books on the bench. I think that would be my one thing if I were going to be a guest in that room. Well done though, great job. Last but not least I'm really glad you went with your gut over the bench color. Spectacular job once again!

[@jackandlill]

Danni - You are truly a genius DIYing fool!! lol! You are so creative! I always enjoy the detail in your finral decor pieces & piece placement!! Your guest room is literally YOU in room form....I'm sure anyone who stays there will feel the cozy warmth of your creative soul!

[@lisacollins5466]

Very cozy, cute room and I really like that you tapped into your inner granny.

[@ElectricalASMR]

So cute!!! I absolutely love the look of everything and all of the diys. I think the stripes on the wall would be so cool in that light color. Subtle would defitely be better so it doesnt overwhelm the space. Great job Danie!

[@fannygawkowski3712]

I loved this transformation. I loved the moody room but the light colors has made the room look bigger

[@skeeter1]

I remember when the room was done in the dark colors and wondered how long it would take you to redo the room. I love the new room. I do like the idea of the small stripes on the back wall. Nicely done!

[@KathrynFarrell355]

I LOVE IT! The doggo on the lamp leg base thing, The bluebird and heart cup. The this and that ... All of it. Very inspiring. I also love your hair.

[@phyllisshand6183]

What an amazing job you have done. In my opinion, it is perfect. No need to do anything further. The eye needs a place to stop and soak in all you have accomplished. Congratulations! Read on my girl!

[@Clouderin]

I loved this series so much! Yes, I love seeing a transformation from start to finish in 1 video sometimes, but in reality, projects like this sometimes take months and I needed this series to remind myself that these things take time and curation. And that it's totally ok to change your mind if something doesn't end up working for you!

[@migrabar79]

Beautiful room! Very balanced, cozy, homey and sophisticated at the same time. I'm going thru a dark academia phase, but I love the light version as well. I'm voting for staining the bench, and I would also (as mentioned on another comment) keep only one pile of books so the bench could be true to itself and be... a bench! Great, great job!!! My fav thing: the picture of Kenobi on the lamp. Priceless!

[@marilynwoodard7961]

This is such a happy room! I don't know which project I like most, but it might be the drink shelf! Or the mirror. No wait, the chair/end table! And your hair is So Great.

[@annalookiwi]

You can just see and feel the love in this space!! Stunning!! Also best 43 minutes of my day lol thanks as always Danie for making my brain be quiet!

[@sheriboothmusic]

I am in love with the room. You absolutely rock, Danie. You're such an inspiration for me. I've lived in an unfinished remodel for 8 years. I'm slowly getting spaces done. Yes, paint stripes on the short wall! Much love from East Texas USA.🎉😊❤

[@wonderwonder30]

I would love a video about how you got over the fear of power tools. I have so many things around the house I would like to tackle but my hesitation using power tools (and when I mention power tools I really mean like a band saw or circular saw, those kind of power tools) really has me take a pause and think can I do that? Your inspiration to handle anything that comes your way makes me want to do all the things lol.

[@JakeGlobox]

This series bought me to your channel and I'm so glad i watched the whole series. Incredible transformation, You have inspired me to get creative so THANK YOU!

[@heatherbrown4336]

I love how your spare room came together you should be very proud of yourself

[@DiRidpath]

I love your painted lamp. Actually, I love everything. I love your show. You inspire me to get busy and get some of my own DIY's done that I've been procrastinating on. You are so fun to watch! 🥰 Yes, subtle stripes would be adorable. I created stripes on my bedroom wall once using the same color of paint, but with two different sheens (i.e. flat, and gloss) Only thing is, when you want to paint over it you have to kill the shiny stripes first.

[@MsFluffySama]

The previous version was amazing, but this is too. It's soo cute and cosy! Loved it!

[@JlNXED]

I definitely feel the lightness was needed in the room especially for a guest room, but would’ve loved to see a wall with some color ! Also some more storage options or top to places items for guests. I think the stripes would be such a good idea, could even carry them up the slanted part of the roof.

[@fiercegirldesign1]

The bedroom turned out so beautifully!!! I love the little drink shelf you built. If the uneven stain on it keeps bugging you, you could try painting it the same moss green you used to paint the stencil on the chair. Just a thought. The Kenobi lamp is absolutely adorable. You did such a lovely job painting him. So many fun and lovely elements in this room. Great job!

[@reetzoriontwo]

I love the attention to detail that went into this makeover. Such a beautiful, cozy, inviting space.

[@SevenUnwokenDreams]

I say embrace eclectic! I tried decorating with an aesthetic I couldn't stop staring at on Pinterest, but in the end I had to go with my non-conformist instincts. I love my space. And I love your space, you did an amazing job.

[@justbecause...]

You rock that red lipstick, girl!! Loving the intro and music in all your videos too!

[@lisasmith9123]

So eclectic and so warm and inviting. The perfect reading spot.

[@cd2659]

Everything looks amazing but the painted lamp is my favorite 😍 add an ottoman for your reading chair, and it's 100%

[@natsinbookland]

Dani, which fantasy books are you reading this year? I’m really intrigued by your reading stack 😍

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

I absolutely love this space!!! It looks so much bigger and obviously brighter. I think that space by the chair that you mentioned needs an old vintage/victorian picture/frame. Or an old vintage mirror, obviously either of those things, scaled for the size of the space.

[@CardsbyMaaike]

i like your quirky ideas. I wonde rif the books everywhere esp on that bench where your guests might want to put their bags or toiletries is very user friendly, but it sure looks pretty,well done

[@amberrunyan6571]

Wow! What a transformation! I love how you said this room represents you right now.❤

[@serenaponce5824]

I love what AG did. I love what you did.

[@alittleguy1001]

danis light academic era??? shes grown now 😌💖

[@jackieclark817]

So cute! Looks perfectly lived in as if it's been a part of your life all along. ❤️

[@barkinatthemoon]

Overall, this is a nice cozy and inviting room. The former incarnation of Moody is really my favorite. There's a couple of elements in the redo that just don't sit well with me, such as the chair crammed in next to the cozy chair and bed piled with books and the books strapped to the bench, which makes the bench absolutely unusable. I can't really compare the two rooms because they're totally different aesthetic. You are amazingly creative person and normally I love everything you do and I love your home. This is just not for me but that's okay. It's not for me. Wall paper on the chiffarobe looks absolutely beautiful. And wallpaper on the back of the door, What a fabulous idea. I never would have thought of this. It really adds so much to the white walls.

[@morsh1130]

Beautiful work as always. My only suggestion would be to put a cover on the outlet by the floating table just in case of any spilled drinks.

[@susanbilton9359]

Hey Danie, congratulations on 300K subscribers. I don’t know why it took so long, your storytelling is so great (as well as DIY inspiration). I love watching the journey to redo this room, and the result is lovely.❤

[@thelovender]

Love all the projects/diys, can't pick a fave..and love the result! They are all pretty and work well together! One thing about the books strapoed onto the bench though, the idea is original but it kinda sends the message "you can't sit here" and/or "don't touch the books" but that's just me.

[@terrywilson5048]

Love the bench. Books look ok. Maybe just one and not attached just held together with the belt. Really like the hook rack!! Bucket list learn to weld👍

[@paulas_lens]

That rooms makes me happy.

[@melissam8939]

Kenobi lamp is my favorite! Along with the mural on the wardrobe, of course. Lots of fun little things in here for guests to notice and enjoy

[@paulalogue976]

OMG! I love how this room turned out! If you were to do anything on the bottom wall behind the bed, may I suggest a tone on tone stencil. You did so well with stenciling the chair that I think you would nail it! 💕💕💕💕

[@ruthiebee6139]

To be honest I was really worried about this room but once again you hit it out of the park. I don't know why I doubt. You've taught us over and over again to trust the process. I'd love to be a guest in your reading room❣️

[@RitaVernoy]

I love it so much! I would enjoy staying in such a room as a guest! Especially with all of the books! I might never leave such a space❤

[@terrythomas2735]

I want to say girl your hair cut looks great you. The lamp you painted with your pup on it is awesome. The little cup shelf is so perfect I’m going to try this. Thanks enjoy your books lady

[@j.f.32]

Dannie invented a new style: "Cozy neutral eclectic cottage" Looks lovely. So much personality! I'd love to sleep in this room!

[@KP-wg5lm]

Hi Danie! Where is the gold bird on the wall from? Love the makeover- especially the chifforobe! Do you have plans for the 3rd panel of the mural? It could look really nice in a picture frame.

[@darcasaurus87]

Your little drink side table is totally giving me mushroom vibes. I think it would be adorable to somehow make it looks like a mushroom and it would tie into the existing color pallet you have going on and the whimsy of the room too. 🍄 ❤

[@janetboette7013]

Love the Kenobi painting on lamp! Very cozy and filled with love. Gotta say, not loving the hook shelf yet. Sorry, can't put my finger on it. Whay about a paisley stencil on back wall in the cocomalt? Would be subtle. Thanks for a great Saturday morning!

[@Barb.....]

I loved watching this whole room transformation. It's such a cute and cozy space for you to escape to, and get lost in a book. Enjoy it! ❣

[@victoriusgrace2307]

This room turned out so well and your little cup shelf gave me inspiration for a shelf against my wall where my bed is for my book and drink. Thanks for the inspo!

[@janaraeleefacemask6026]

I just love the little chair by the bed, just adorable. Your so very talented! Thank you for fig by us great shows to watch every week I look forward to them.

[@KarenWimberley]

Your room turned out great! I just love your pup painted on the lamp. Wonderful job and DYIs.

[@machellemcneill5743]

Dani - it is a delight to watch you wield your design eye and talent! All the DIYs for this room have been quite special. For your chair side table- how about hanging it instead of leaving it on the ground? With or without the legs (if they are removeable.) Just an idea. Cheers from Arizona!!!