I DIY'd my house in ✨Dark Academia✨

Hey there, fellow crafters and DIY enthusiasts! Join me on this exciting journey as I completely transform my living room into aDark Academia - ish haven by myself. From wall painting to wood flooring and DIY home decor, this video has it all!
In this creative adventure, I'll show you step-by-step how to give your living space a touch of elegance and mystery, all while staying on a budget. Prepare to be inspired as we dive into the details of crafting and decorating, with a sprinkle of humor along the way.
Watch as I turn ordinary walls into something more elegant using simple and affordable materials. From bookshelves to ancient scrolls, we'll create a library-like atmosphere that'll make you feel like you're stepping into a magical world. Mostly because I got all this furniture for free.
Next, get ready to roll up your sleeves and embark on a DIY flooring adventure. I'll guide you through the process of transforming your room with stunning wood flooring that adds warmth and sophistication to those ugly tiles. Don't worry if you're new to DIY projects - I'll share some handy tips and tricks to make the process smooth and enjoyable.
But wait, there's more! We can't forget about the little details that make a big difference. I'll show you how to craft beautiful and budget-friendly home decor pieces that kinda complement the Dark Academia aesthetic.
So, whether you're a crafty beginner or a seasoned DIY pro, this video is packed with ideas and inspiration to help you create the Dark Academia living room of your dreams. Get ready to unleash your creativity, all while embracing the enchanting world of crafting and fashion.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Wall scraping
02:35 Wallpaper
04:50 PAinting the walls
05:58 Wooden floors
08:13 Windows and curtains
10:17 Furniture
12:19 Art
15:48 Le reveal
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[@HazarielAtelier]

🥐If you want to help me make more silly costumes, you can support my channel on patreon! ♥ www.patreon.com/hazariel

[@christinaapplegate5281]

For the uninspiring art you could paint in little creatures, space ships, aliens, mythical beings. Say a sea dragon in an ocean print. If the color of the print or painting doesn’t work for you then try a wash over it to change the mood. Next time you make a frame staple the backside or better yet use thin nails in the side to attach with a bit of wood glue. I throughly enjoy your videos and thank you for sharing them with us. ❤

[@jamiejoygatto]

Please turn on Closed Captions! Thank you!

[@mmh733]

That picture with the flower vase looks exactly like one I remember from my grand parents house😢

[@ivanmeyers2660]

1:52 The picture of The ROCK at the fireplace 😂🤣😂

[@graffic13]

This room needs a taxidermy peacock on a branch ... A monkey skeleton An painting of a snake ... A painting of a cockatoo 10 owls A victoian aquarium or terrarium A zebra A large globe Apothecary jars A bar cart Crystals leaded crystal chachkies More tapestries 😁

[@laurinfritz442]

15:44 Yes please. A giant rhinestoned peacock would look great. Perfect addition for the wall colour and honestly I really want to see how you would do it. The room is stunning.

[@HazarielAtelier]

Thank you!

[@Button.and.Sprout]

I'm not sure if the fireplace works or not but you could put something surprising and whimsy in there! The room looks so amazing though. I don't know how you are good at everything but you are!!!! :)

[@restezlameme]

@HazarielCostumes It's also a completely legit academia-style decoration--my uncle owns a big restored Victorian house and he has an actual taxidermy peacock in the sitting room.

[@cloudwonders]

Have you heard of Christine McConnell? She's the queen of all things dark and weird and darkly whimsical. She makes a great inspiration for dark rooms and vintage furniture (though I don't think she has a pink flamingo, or rhinestoned peacock ;-)). Also; next time just staple the back of the frame 🙂. Some woodfiller in the seams at the front, and you're good to go!

[@vaderladyl]

She is amazing!

[@looselycollected7505]

Does she have a KZbin channel?

[@vaderladyl]

@@looselycollected7505 Yes it is From The Mind Of Christine McConnell. She also has a Patreon.

[@andromalius8890]

She also has a cool Halloween food/craft series on Netflix

[@naenae1114]

@@andromalius8890is it still on Netflix?

[@theladyw]

I 100% second the rhinestone peacock idea. 😊

[@LaineyBug2020]

I haven't even gotten past the ads yet (letting them run) and I love this idea!

[@annbrookens945]

I love the peacock idea!

[@munka214]

Agreed! Love this idea!

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I see the bejeweled peacock in dark hues vs. bright ones.... or even a faux Tiffany lamp with a peacock plume inspired shade! 🦚💡

[@deenajohnsonpurvis2220]

Only if it’s a unique specimen. Albino and white sequins. Or a skeleton white sequins and tail feathers and head plume white gold necklaces and anklets

[@felinetherapy4782]

I love it. Can't believe you had so much great furniture left in the house! Its a great base to start adding your own touches of whimsy over the years.

[@HazarielAtelier]

Some are really cool, others are just.... *looks at the fireplace*

[@Hrafnasil]

​@@HazarielAtelierYeah. Inherited/Purchased houses with generations worth of stuff is a mixed bag of treasures and horrors 😂

[@jenniferpoitras9473]

​@namnetare that's so true. I inherited my childhood home and there's cool things and the "omg what am I going to do with 30 (insert item)?!?"

[@kaytiej8311]

Oh, l totally understand the joy of not having to hem those curtains!

[@HazarielAtelier]

That's how i get satisfaction in my life

[@fuchsfarben]

I love how affectionate the cat is with you, you got adopted Ariel! :D For the big picture frame, it's better to either glue an extra L-shaped piece of wood to the back and staple that, or put glue on the edges and staple from behind, then fill gaps with wood filler. But you life and you learn, as you said :)

[@plantday4680]

People not get bored of watching boring mudane live action all the time

[@iamnotmydepression]

Love it ❤ Rhinestone peacock but gothic...? Black, purples, blues and maybe a pop off bright pink would look so good. Like seeing the house transformation process as well as your crazy sewing skills.

[@cherylhuot4436]

My Ex and I gutted to the studs and remodeled 3 different houses in 6 years. 1985- 91. So much fun and lots of wonderful memories. But OMG so much work! I miss having all that energy. Thanks for taking us on your adventures! The room Turned out wonderful. You can always add your personal touch to the paintings to make them your own. And less “Proper”

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

That is a beautiful living room you've made, and this video has it all: humour, drama, cat, DIY; I cried when you sanded and painted over those beautiful wooden chairs, but I forgave you when you (quite correctly) pointed out that Finland was robbed 🤣You were on the right track, though, when you made your picture frame. Just apply PVA glue on the surfaces that will be joined, and staple them together on the backside. Thanks for showing us your process of turning a house into a home 🙂

[@HazarielAtelier]

I know for the chairs and maybe you are right, but also, I need to feel living in my home and not the house from previous owners, so yep paint it is ! Also Finland for the win.

[@blackhagalaz]

It's actually so satisfying to see you paint the wall properly :D. First painting the edges and around all the door and window frames and THEN painting the large surfaces of the wall. My mom was a painter (like in renovating homes, not an artsy painter) for 40 years, and this is how the pros do it and how she taught me to do it. It's way more efficient and less patchy to do it this way. I always die inside a little bit, if people start painting right in the middle of the Wall, where overlaps are the most visible 😅. Though to be fair, this isn't so much an issue with highly pigmented quality paint, since it often times covers without streaks with the first coat (except for light paint over dark)

[@kristinarivas8900]

So beautiful! I think you should turn something that would normally be "dark academia" into a whimsy piece. Like, a small bust of someone, but covered in glitter. 😅 If you wanted to, you could even keep it a darker color, to not make it stand out too much.

[@fredericapanon207]

Mmmm, yes, green and blue interference paints would look great as they work best on top of a dark colour.

[@vernieplummer5148]

I like how that wall color looks quite dark or light depending on the light hitting it. It's nice to have a change.

[@aksileb]

The colour really confuses me. Is it green or blue?

[@mikankitsune0440]

​@@aksilebIt's teal. It'll have a green or blue hue depending on lighting

[@TheAccidentalViking]

Dark Academia is my deal. I have two crystal balls. A collection of Egyption statues. Fossils and taxidermy under glass. Several glass skulls. A collection of lab glass and dried flowers framed under glass. I also love my hand painted porcelain portraits mounted on velvet and in brass frames. Also, I have several handmade tapestries.

[@HazarielAtelier]

Nice flex on your character inventory 😍

[@thecadaver]

Your first attempt at framing was pretty good! If you want to try again, a few tips: join the corners with wood glue, then add the staples in the same places but on the flat side, they'll hold it secure while the glue dries and you won't see anything from the front. And if you want a super seamless corner, they sell little wax sticks you can rub in to fill in any gaps from the cut angle being off, but if you're going to paint it anyway you can just fill it with something like airdry clay and give it a quick sand to get it super smooth for way cheaper

[@AmandaComeauCreates]

For someone who is self described not an interior design decorator you did fantastic with this themed room. Good job giiiirl

[@lolabun715]

"Not your cat" seems to also love the renovation! 😂

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

We took hundreds of years worth of wallpaper off colonial horsehair plaster. The middle was red velvet that bled. The bottom layers we borders from one foot to about four inches. That was because at that point in time it was ruinously expensive. We only had putty knives and spray bottles.

[@Zillah82]

Oooo I love the color. I think you should do things like paint a tiara on one of those guys in the paintings or paint a Big Foot in the landscape painting.

[@sunnyquartz]

I would love to see you make a giant Beetle and rind stone it! like a Hercules beetle sewn together or sculpted and hanging on the wall or something

[@indiabilly]

I have full faith that you have enough natural whimsey to furnish your entire house beautifully xx

[@HazarielAtelier]

Indeed, we have many other projects (and many other rooms)

[@Shifterai]

Hey so not sure if it's the same in France, but just a heads up, in Australia, be super careful removing textured walls and ceiling that have the popcorn kernel like texture cos it can contain asbestos

[@HazarielAtelier]

Oh It might be an issue in France but before getting the houses we ensured that no abestos was used. It's a legal obligation to have a check on this!

[@Shifterai]

@@HazarielAtelier That is amazing to hear! I wish that was the case in more places! Thank you for letting me know!

[@vaderladyl]

That texture which is called knock down or orange peel, is actually made with recent materials, so no asbestos was ever used anyway.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

It's nice to watch someone have fun doing a DYI decor project. It turned out well for you. In the years to come other ideas will come about and you'll find ways to mix it in over time. I tend to love darker reds for walls but end up doing a dark beige or Tuscan yellow because being in darkness sets off my migraine headaches. I go with red, black and copper accents in decor. My tastes have changed a lot since my first project 40 years ago.

[@YochevedDesigns]

OMG, that is a DREAM house! I love the choice of arsenic green on the walls.

[@chophouse404]

With that wall color, the rhinestone peacock would be amazing!

[@petapendlebury9024]

Looks great! One tip for small gaps in picture frames that are going to be painted - mix sawdust with wood glue and push into gap, smooth. When dry sand if necessary and paint!

[@Mia3301]

OMG The Sims music, I DIED! Congratulations, dad! I mean, Ariel 💙the room looks amazing!

[@sallycormier1383]

Very nice! I wasn’t sure about the wall color at first but it really looks perfect for the dark academia aesthetic. (I have red walls in my library!)

[@HazarielAtelier]

Fun part is that the color of the walls is slightly changing depending on the outdoor light/night/clouds

[@sallycormier1383]

@@HazarielAtelier cool! My parents had a large painting of woods and stream that would look different depending on if it was sunny or stormy weather outside.

[@joannewolfe5688]

REALLY nice flooring job! Love it that you used the underlayment and wall spacers! First DIYer on YT that actually knew what you are doing; what a lovely change of pace. SUPERB decorating job. Loved the whole video.

[@bridgetallen7971]

An absolute RESOUNDING 💫YEESSS💫 to the rhinestone peacock! 🦚 🤩 Thrilled for you with this house! I so envy the view! 🏞 GLORIOUS! Fabulous job! LOADS of work 😱 but you persevered 💪🏽🙌🏻

[@HazarielAtelier]

Thank you!

[@katechiconi]

Some gorgeous Indian textiles, with gold embroidery and beading and tiny mirrors. Dark jewel colours, lots of rich folds...

[@bethkrager6529]

Your fireplace! Its so cool! I have happy memories in my first childhood home with a fireplace, so i love them.

[@HazarielAtelier]

So nice 🔥🔥

[@rachealgetscreative]

I love the vibe by candlelight. :) But if you add a pink flamingo, you might have to call it Campy Academia!

[@deelirious]

I appreciate the cinematography. And the cat. And the rain and the rainbow.

[@hallowsdaybaby]

You are so spot on with your content back to back😭😭

[@guitaristk]

Perhaps painting over the old paintings? ;) I think Mr. Cat should get a portrait with one of those fancy uniforms.

[@KallistoEismond]

I just love it! Everything 😍 and can we please appreciate that you did it all on your own? 🥺 amazing and so inspiring ❤

[@ankokon]

Yes! Sims 1 soundtrack, perfect for house renovations!

[@xxPenjoxx]

Omg yes! Finland was definitely robbed!😂 💚🩷 amazing to hear you love Eurovision 😊 The dark green with the gold looked amazing, your curtain matched so well 👍✨️

[@RandomJayne]

My eyes lit up as soon as I saw that green paint. Absolutely stunning!

[@amberdulay7238]

Love this video!! I will always watch good home renovation content. And sewing content. And general chaos content. Basically, whatever you’re up to! Love from the US!

[@Biancamew]

That wall colour is EVERYTHING! 💚💚

[@Kittyintheraiyn]

Love love love that dark green color. Gorgeous!

[@MistressGomorahhReigne]

Add Taxidermy .. Moths .. Butterfly's.. Beetles. ... Add some female shapes vases.. anything and everything that inspires you when looking at it... Statues of deity's .. romantic figures. Beautiful Note Books and journals. Living Plants and Fake .. I recommend House Ivy and Parlor Palms to start. Love the color its the color of my dark academia bedroom hehe! Beautiful work!

[@ToriHannahWalker]

you should go for a howls moving castle jewelry and crystals and feathers and potions all stuck to the walls with pins and daggers. x

[@Broken.Into.Beauty]

PLEASE make more of these videos!! Love love LOVE!!

[@ramonasmith257]

I’m so impressed with your energy and talent. 👍🏻

[@trishcraft]

Omg the cord management! Can't believe I've never thought of that! Thank you ❤

[@cryptessenceart5408]

I love how it turned out!😍

[@macylouwho1187]

I admire your work ethic, you did it alone. Inspiring.

[@RizuHanakuro]

What an amazing view!

[@katecapek3116]

Plants/vines in differing shades of green might be interesting on the wall

[@itamarmedeirosnetto]

OMG the sims 1 music! so much memories

[@EllyseaAndDolls]

Ca fait très english, j'aime beaucoup :) le fauteuil et le sofa a pieds sont magnifiques.

[@jessicawidmeier2862]

I love the wall color that is beautiful.

[@charablaszkowski7756]

You can find metal corners at crafting stores or anywhere you can salvage metal bits to decorate the corners of your picture frames. You can also apply a bit of gold leaf to give them an antique flare and depth. I used to do frame restoration.

[@menthalightfoot4948]

Heck yeah to the Saga of the Icelanders book on your shelf!!! I love that book!

[@donnabaeten1185]

Impressed with your perseverance with so many tedious tasks, and with the final results. I would live on your porch to enjoy the view!

[@archionblu]

Absolutely LOVE it! It's so amazing how you tied together all that random stuff, that you're finding ways to USE the stuff that was in the house when a lot of people would just dump it or hide it. Using hot glue to hold down permanent cables to the wall without ugly brackets? Big brain move right there. So smart! Also loved the creativity with the frames, and for next time, I usually see the staples put in the back of the joint? The green you picked is so luscious, and I'm so glad you were able to get rid of the popcorn texture (even if it was probably a LOT more work than you showed us)

[@sylviashanabrough6515]

I love that green color. It is so pretty.

[@katmusswoodwind]

OMG THE SIMS SOUNDTRACK - THE BEST BUSY WORK MUSIC ❤

[@StephanieCook-wr4le]

Love your humor and the whole room!!!!

[@J0hnnieP]

WOW!! You actually made redecorating look like fun!!

[@jaimeattenborough5952]

Just beautiful

[@maleahlock]

So beautiful!!!!

[@melissacechota8940]

Turned out beautiful! 😍

[@Thatssointeresting757]

All on board with the peacock. You can also find iridescent top coat acrylic paint

[@PaigeNicoleKomar]

Your home is beautiful... You did a stunning job!

[@zarlexa3744]

the perfect music! haha nostalgic💫

[@katesheppard7849]

The reveal reminds me of my favourite French film The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec. Looks a lot like her apartement.

[@bethfarnsworth1727]

It's a great start! I think as you find little odd treasures the whimsical vibes will grow. I would add in plants tho!

[@fernandagonzalez2019]

The flamingo idea sounds fantastic! The Alice in wonderland vibe would contrast beautifully with dark academia 😍

[@mdmmm20]

Wow. I love how it turned out!! Beautiful

[@pamelamcclam2915]

Beautiful. There's a warm to that style. If I was not a renter I would definitely do this.

[@pmeal8800]

That antique couch set is so beautiful. I would cry if my new house came with these wonderful things .

[@NedasFlanderas]

From a house you made it home. It's fantastic! ❤️

[@justineallen6071]

Loving the room!!!

[@ginaferracini9375]

Wow how beautiful love the colours in your home and what a lovely view 💚🤎🌈

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I love cling film for windows!

[@PreciousMe]

Love, Love, Love, Love, Love!

[@annesofiestisen239]

For fun and whimsy, popart made w perler beads or legos. Lego has a cool Warhol Marilyn portrait. Ive made ir myself w beads in multiple colors. A fun and pretty projekt.

[@HazarielAtelier]

Don't give some more legos ideas to the BF!

[@kalieris]

Absolutely yes to the rhinestone peacock. Also the upholstery on the settee and chair is gorgeous! The colors are so rich, and look so nice against the floor and walls. The wall color is also one of my favorites, so now I am eyeing the butter-and-tan paint job from the previous owner and getting Ideas(tm).

[@CaptainStitchyPants]

Such a lot of work all by yourself, especially if you haven't done it before - go you! If the worst thing is the picture frame, you've succeeded 👍 It looks great, and I think it will be a marvellous canvas for you to make your own. With the furniture etc from the previous owners, you'll be able to set something up for now and live with the place for a while, changing bits and pieces over time. I can never tell what I want from a space (how to use it and how it looks) until I've lived in it for a little while. I see The Cat Who Is Definitely Not Yours is still definitely not yours 😂

[@malefecent]

I clicked on this so hard when i saw it. 100% would paint a room dark green. Definitely need more paintings and rugs 🤓.

[@DavidOwenCreates]

Your design came to life! It’s fabulous- I love everything about it!!!

[@samanthapereira3733]

I patiently await the rhinestone peacock. I also like the idea of a bust of someone (the Rock?), but in glitter. You like sparkles. Room needs more sparkles.❤🎉

[@ReignBeauofTerror]

Goth flamingo and rhinestone peacock!

[@JustDiane71]

Hubby and I just did 3 rooms with the same type if flooring!! We've got 2 more to go! They're pretty easy to install once you do few rows. You did an awesome job, yours look amazing!!

[@Freddie-cf2vy]

How about one of those giant barbie heads meant for kids to have fun with the hair but make it ✨shiny✨ Also your place is looking fantastic!

[@HazarielAtelier]

Thank you!

[@irenecoermann2439]

Turned out beautiful!

[@faerdineth4239]

❤❤Love it!! The wall paint is fascinating. It seems like green and later blue!? Beautiful!!

[@Ninsidhe]

That green is EVERYTHING- my hair is this colour thanks to Manic Panic. Yum!

[@WonderErin]

So cute! My living room is the same color, same vibe. I hung some vines all around the ceiling for a little extra whimsy!

[@darlenecarpenter753]

You are creative and brave. Seeing you just go for it with everything has given me the courage to tackle a few things I’ve been putting off because I wasn’t quite sure how to handle them. After all, there aren’t many mistakes that can’t be fixed, so why not just go for it? I have one question though, what are you NOT good at?😊

[@bethknapp4935]

Gorgeous!!! I love the shade of green that you chose for the walls!! ❤

[@mackea1]

Looks amazing and beautiful

[@emilymclaughlin3655]

So fun!

[@cynthiad4443]

You captured it👍

[@mariannerady1137]

Beautiful!

[@mnels5214]

I love it! so pretty