How to Design DARK ACADEMIA Design Style | A Dark and Moody Style
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2024
- Let's set the mood . . . you're a little intellectual, a little contemplative, and enjoy a touch of drama.
Dark Academia is just that!
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Finally - - someone willing to pursue color and the intimate feel of velvet and florals. I can't wait to see what you do!💕
Yes! Thank you 🙏🏻 RR
This is how I decorated my house years ago. Now I know the style has a name! My house was built in 1740 so it just seemed fitting.
I love the Dark Academia esthetic
Omg Rebeca! I thought you would never make a video on dark academia! I’m obsessed with this style! Thank you so so sooo much for doing this video! ❤
This kind of content is the reason I started following you! Been looking for something different outside of the gray and or white tones. This is my new obsession for decor. Romantic and sensual are the vibes I get from this aesthetic. The darkness draws you in and envelopes you.
My very thoughts exactly. There is also light academia and romantic academia. My house is more like light academia version. But I really love the romantic academia for my master bedroom. I'm saving a little fortune to redo my master bedroom.
Funny that what she explains is not completely true to what really Academia is, especially the rooms with the flowers. I had seen much smaller UA-camrs explaining this better and truer.
@@vaderladyl do you mind sharing. I'm very interested in learning more.
Dark Academia has always been my style. It just speaks to me ❤🖤❤🖤
Dark Academia, and it's close cousin--the English Country House, are my aesthetic passions! It's such a relief from the ghastly minimalism, white & neutrals my eyes have been assaulted with for the past several years. It's nice to see it treated with the respect it deserves!
Smoking room, gentleman’s club
I'd love to see your retreat and bedroom in dark academia. Loving this series!
I know right… I’m still thinking about it. Stay tuned… you never know what I’m going to do next 🤗 RR
@@rebeccarobeson1nooooo. Dont do it! 😂😂😂
That beautiful walk in closet with the marble topped built-in dresser...what color would you do with that? The one you showed us was so perfect.
@@rebeccarobeson1 feel free to do it to my house 😄 in Austin, Texas.
I love light and bright with white, tan, sage green, and brown. But, a library, powder room, or office in dark academia would be amazing. My husband loves a dark home and I could live in a glass house filled with light.
Chuckle that is the case with me and my hubby.
I love that you’re doing this series! You’re so amazing!
Special story: I’m taking Rebecca’s advice and reupholstering my couch. The upholstery place sent a designer to my house so I could pick out fabric… omg you’ll never guess it… somehow (lol) we got to talking about our love of design and I said “I’m an amateur designer”… the conversation evolved and we both squeezed in excitement when we discovered we are both huge fans of Rebecca Robeson… omg instant bond! We talked and talked and talked about your Christmas videos and everything you’ve taught us.
You are just magic RR! #foreverfanclub forming in Rochester MN! 🫶
Definitely do Dark Academia in your home! You would do a fantastic job. My home is in this style and I love it. It's very rich and cozy feeling.
My home has been this style for about 20 years now! Though I have enjoyed it , it's time for a real change, a reinvention if you will. A rebirth and rejuvenation of style, to create my own style that has no name! To be completely original to my new self! However I do truly love Transitional style,I feel it's classy, sophisticated, modern and fresh and beautiful with vibrant colors! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
I have decorated my art studio in light, Dark Academia style. Here in PA I am finding perfect Eastlake antiques that are ebonized. I kept my walls white because of painting. Just painted black accent walls & black stucco fireplace. I collect old books & ledger books from 1800’s for art projects. I also incorporate 1800’s lithographs into some projects. Tons of handwritten letter from 19th Century beautifully written with ink in cursive. The world we live in now considers books, ledgers & handwritten letters obsolete. The human touch & energy found in these items is precious. I have found this style to be far more versatile when u start creating than is currently being shown on social media. Definitely redo your BR in Dark Academia. Think out of the box & hit some Antique stores. Dig deeper into this style, especially in your home & add to the conversation. I can’t air to see what u come up with. A little bit of antique French gilt furniture goes a long way also.
There's a "light" academia as well. I love both! Honestly, I didn't expect you to ever cover Dark Academia, but I'm so glad you did!
I love the rich tones, fabrics and old world feel of this design style. I would definitely use this in a study, bathroom, powder room and maybe a bedroom. I think I would need a brighter pallet for my living room and kitchen. I like the idea of retreating to a dark academia style room.
I love Dark Academia style, the vintage items, botanicals, books, perfect for a library or den, but one room would be enough for me. Thanks, Rebecca!
This is my favorite design of all the designs you have EVER done! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
My pleasure Josh. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 🙌🏻 RR
@@rebeccarobeson1Rebecca, I was wondering if you plan on doing a video on Transitional style and design, I have Classy Traditional furniture but I need a change. 😊💜✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! Thank you for featuring this look Rebecca. 😊
I love dark academia and appreciate this video. I love the punch of antique curio that is the hallmark of this style. A vintage or faux taxidermy, gilded mirror, globe, leather bound books, marble bust, etc.
Love this style as you can personalize it more easily then the other styles. For me it is heritage...love and respect for truly craftmenship.
Dark Academia has always been my favorite style. I am so glad you have finally brought a new video of it. I am so sick of seeing all the white farmhouse. I love color and deep wood colors. The love of beautiful leathered furniture. These are never out of style they just like floating off to easy less expensive looks,IMO.This style always looks to me to be old money.
You found my style! All these years, I thought I was Art deco...learned something new today!
I was captivated by this video. The old world charm is what I liked the most about it. I would become depressed without enough light. Even libraries have enough light. I only have one living area, so a lighter, version would be great in a bedroom or office.
I would go for a darker bedroom and lighter shades in the living are. That's what I did. 💚
Ooh, some of those rooms look so inviting to grab a good book,tea or coffee and curl up for hours. A soft rich blanket and a cat friend...my idea of paradise.
yes, please do it Rebecca we need to see dark academia in your room...... I love love that style i just need to see someone do it.
Light academia is my personal favorite style 😊
This is probably my favorite look, yet that you’ve focused on! Do your bedroom and office dark but with some glam thrown in. Make it The Robeson Rule. 😉 I always tend to gravitate back to this after all the other styles and trends have come and gone. I’m a gothic chick at heart and love all things moody & “castle-oriented” with sumptuous textures, prints and curated pieces that I’ve collected through the years! But I’m also a glam girl and love the sparkle & shine of mirrors & metallics.
I've been waiting. ❤ Finally dark academia
Yaaassss … LOVE IT 🙌🏻 RR
I did my home library in this theme and I love seeing room design and makeover videos on it. It’s so elegant and cozy. Would love to see you makeover a space in this style.
Pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 So tired out all the white and grey institutional spaces and trends they are selling us! This is so beautiful and timeless! Thank you for sharing this!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank u 4 the dark academia it's been my favorite look. I don't find many people who share my likes 2 it but it is all good the same... the closest is Gothic which has many things in common with Dark Academia.... thanks again...
Yes yes yes do it please!!! Ohhh my goodness it will be gorgeous!! Make it glam dark academia!!
I now live in Florida, (from New York) and am so sick to death of “coastal chic”! Boring! Everyone said that my things would not work in Florida. Not so. I love the dark academia look and love all the interesting antique and vintage accessories. I still use all my antique pieces, & leather bound books. Makes a room interesting. Never understood decorating with a basket on the coffee table filled with balls of twine. I also love different styles in different rooms. You are my kind of designer!
Love your channel! ❤️
Love Dark Academia! So comforting and moody!
Loving style lately, too. It's so warm and cozy.
I can't get enough of this video, I've watched it now four times now it's truly astonishing ❤
YAAAY FINALLY!!! I have always been drawn to a more masculine aesthetic, and it definitely shines through in my house design. It's as if my house is sporting a perfectly tailored men's suit, complete with a pair of Ferragamo's. Many people raise an eyebrow when they find out I live in Florida and expect me to adhere to a typical Florida aesthetic. But who decided that rule anyway? That's like telling me I cant wear white pants after September (lol) to heck with rules! My house marches to the beat of its own stylish drum, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Hell, no. I also live in Florida and I have an eclectic style. I don't care for typical Coastal or whatever look the mainstreams like here.
Bedrooms absolutely can have their own individual style. It's refreshing to open each door to a different style. Go for it but do it on both sides of the room.
RebeccaI, I had often wonder the name of this particular style. Nowwwww I know!!
Tfs 💜
My home is 121 years old. For a long time, I didn't know where to go with my natural, dark oak woodwork. A picture of a library inspired me to look into dark academia. They had used a very dark emerald green against the beautiful oak trim. I loved the color, so I jumped right in. The plan was to be DA, but I'm too weird to be bound by a serious design style. Enter maximalist design. I've married a dark academia color scheme with a maximalist quirk. Designers may not like my style, but I love my home!
never ever change old beautiful furniture who can be restaured , with today ikea bullshit ,never
I love the dark moody rooms! It’s one reason I started following you years ago.
You are incredible!
Since 3 years I have a very dark bedroom. It has very dark browns, grays and black. It is the only dark room in my appartement and once I step into this room, I can feel the serenety and calmnes comming from the dark colors. I have never slept so good in my entire life. I keep the decoration low with only a few pieces like an antique brass lamp and some velvet pillows or some original wooden boxes for jewelery on the dresser. Allthou I love my entire appartment, my bedroom is my favorite room and I just love the atmosphere.
Color! Wow! Dark colors. ELEGANT ALSO SOPHISTICATED...LEATHER...
QUILTED... I love the floral...dramatic with great impact...
Rebecca, You are a natural teacher. Having you break down these styles by color, furniture, accessories, art, etc. has been so enlightening to me. I’m finding that there are actually things in each style so far that I love. I’m going to have hubby sit with me. We’ll each take the design quiz first, watch each video and then take the quiz again after we are educated. The design sessions to follow!. I love design although I am not at all educated. My husband sees design more as an unnecessary expense. He did love back 10-12 years ago when I went farm house as we had downsized from a 6000 sq foot custom home and into a 1949 cottage as I was diagnosed with a rare rapidly progressive for of Multiple Sclerosis. I was ready for a more manageable home as we are empty nesters and both our kids live out of state. I liked the cozy of farmhouse but soon craved a more upgraded look. I have purged it over the past several years and am leaning into a more classic but cozy style. We live in Nor Cal and the last major storm sent a large, old tree through our roof and ceiling in our living/dining room. I see it as a great opportunity for us to find our style while structure is being replaced.
It is called editing as your taste evolves and matures.
Color! Wow! Dark colors. ELEGANT ALSO SOPHISTICATED...LEATHER...
QUILTED...
I embrace the dark academia look in my home because I find it intriguing and dramatic. The only thing I added that I didn't see here is candles, both real and flameless. They add subtle light and can be moved around as needed.
Oh my God !!! I was hoping you would do Dark Academia as soon as possible. I didn't want to wait for weeks to have a look at your version of this beautiful, timeless design. Thank you so much Rebecca. I have been watching your videos since the first year you uploaded videos on UA-cam. One day when I have enough saved up, I will call you and invite you to Canada to do my house. Between now and then, I will watch all your videos and design sessions faithfully. God bless you and thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
Oh my gawd! You in that smoking jacket. I have never seen you look so elegant! Your videos just keep getting better and better Rebecca!
I am loving this series!!! Thank you :) I decorated my parents' library in Dark Academia without knowing it was called that way, there are bookshelves all around the room in dark mahogany and a green Chesterfield leather sofa. It was always my dads' favorite place to read, use his computer, watch TV, he just loved that room!!!!
Well, the word defines itself so... It is the obvious choice for a library.
Yes! Go dark Rebecca...your office is a perfect place to start!
Oh I love this style soooo much. Dark colors. Moody. Velvet. Books. Flowers. Candles... what a universe make me think of a magic mysterious English vibe.... love it love it love it
Do NOT forget the antique type writer 😂
@@dcole9589 I think I prefer have a .... how is calling this thing . Snooker 🎱? or.... don't know the name ...basic English speaking 😉
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It’s a very dramatic look. I love it!
I have such design with British Colonial chinoiserie design. You can always add more light through the windows or fixtures. Very traditional. My dining room/sitting room has Baker mahogany and burl wood shelves and cabinetry all along one wall. Dark burgundy velvet sitting, some print, and a bergere chair with a tapestry back and brown leather seat are some of the items.
My FAV LOOK❤❤❤❤. I would love to see this look done in your room Rebecca😍
This style is fabulous. 😊
My art studio is in this style.
Rebecca, you could have your retreat in Light Academia.
Sharrah's house in Tulsa, prior to her renovating her entry and staircase, reminded me of this style.
The movie 'Dead Poet's Society' has moments of this style in it.😊
Yay! So glad your talking about this. I’m so into this style.
I love dark academia, I have painted my office in very dark blue, but only did one wall. Then I purchased a house where I have my library and my office next to each other. I will definitely go for the dark blue again but this time all walls and 'maybe' ceilings as well - Love it!! Thank you for this video, love your taste and videos.
I love the look of dark academia. My small house is very light and bright (cottage style), but I wanted to try out something dark and moody. I decided to have my small powder room painted (walls, ceiling, and trim) in a dark green. I think it looks and feels amazing! I bought some moody artwork and accent pieces and wow, I'm so happy I took the chance and tried it!
DARK ACADEMIA! Finally a name to the very style that I dig! I've always asked for "cigar lounge/dark library" type of look. These rooms are stunning!
I completely agree Victoria … so glad you’re here and living what you see 🙌🏻 RR
I turned my office into a dark and moody sitting room. I do not need an office. I’m only halfway through with it, so your video can help me make my final decisions. Thank- you!!
I loved the dark acedemia with the florals. ❤Perfect for your bedroom🌹🌿
The room you are sitting in and that gorgeous green chair are to die for. You mentioned stain glass windows. I am moving in.
Dark Academia is my vibe! Excited to see what Rebecca does! ❤❤❤
Love this style, and I'm excited it's back! I have several tables I purchased from Bombay Company back in the early 1990's that have this feeling. I've always been drawn to the rich colors and textures of this style 💜
I love dark academia !!!! Finally I see color , style, character !! Not that simple colors , depressing home , you go to a house everyone house look the same people don’t take risk , people w/ small children and a White House, I couldn’t imagine the stress that family is living 😂
Most people I know with small kids don't even have a style at all at home, just a messy, blah, uninspired place.
today world is obsessed by white , they even did white furniture😂😂
I love this and didn’t realize this has been my style , love the dark moody look . Yes I think you should go for it .
Your comment makes me happy. If this has been the look you have been drawn to but didn’t know how to identify it until now… well, game over. We can all go home now 😀😘👏🏼🙃
I’m delighted you found this video today. I hope it brings you some clarity and helps you move forward with confidence as you make important and meaningful decisions in your home 👍🏻 RR
Love this video. Easier to incorporate all my antiques. Tired of white farm house decorating videos.
Love the tutorial on dark academia 🖤
You are always so generous with your acknowledgement of people and businesses who contribute to your vlogs. Love that ❤
I love this high end traditional look! Rebecca please don't turn your lovely white bedroom and retreat dark. White helps sharpen the brain for thinking at its best! So stay light and bright, especially in your office area. Much love!
I love this aesthetic. It can be really beautiful
I have had this look for 20 years, now that I'm older I want my house to feel lighter and brighter!
I could live with this in a small dose, maybe a study/library area
I love the dark academia style and I'm drawn to it every time I see it. I have had my north facing dining room always in this dramatic color scheme. I am currently redoing my once dining room and creating a Den/Library all in a dark green saturated color! Don't you just love green! I can't wait for this room to come to life. I'm using the steps from the course that I purchase a few years ago to pull this project together. I will post photos when it's finished! Take care my friend! Happy Easter and Happy early Birthday Rebecca!!!
The rugs are beautiful. I love the velvet chair too.
I've taken beginning steps to put this in my home. Love the coziness of colors & fabrics.
This is how my house is decorated. It was built in 1740 and this style fits really well. I never knew it was called Dark Academia. We have collected some beautiful oriental rugs. I love your videos. I just found your channel last week and have been binge watching.
I totally love every room
It warm and cozy
Love it
Definitely change your bedroom space dark. Perfect room to create coziness with a moody vibe.
I'd say go for it, it's only paint...sounds like you need a project....and because you are an artist, you know that having a challenge is what keeps you happy! That's my thinking!🤗
Awwww Ronin, sounds like you know me all too well 🤔
For me, it’s less about doing something bold and unexpected and more about stepping beyond my sincerity held principle of flow. That particular principle has served me well over the years… do I go against it in one area of my house 😬
This much I can tell you… I’m not done with this internal battle.
Stay tuned… might just get interesting around here 😉
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@@rebeccarobeson1a glam/dark academia mash-up would be fabulous! And you have many other elements that continue with a cohesive look... maybe a softer version of dark academia 🤔
I completely get what you are saying Rebecca. If you did only your bedroom suite, it might feel like going from winter to summer in other parts of your house that are much lighter in color. I do love the Dark Acadia look though, and think it could be very sexy and sultry in your home. Your home already has the more traditional style on the outside anyway. It could be very interesting! Mrs. Chi@@rebeccarobeson1
@@rebeccarobeson1 I think it could flow well in your music room... and maybe a touch in your brick side room.
First!❤ LOVE THIS!!!
I love these dark rich colors. Comfy furniture with velvet rich leather, gorgeous
Thank you so much for doing this one! 😊 🖤 This was one of my styles from your quiz!
I would love to see your home office done in Dark Academia style. Those cabinets and windows in rich dark color - LOVE!
Thank GOD!!!! This is the first of very many Dark Academia videos I have watched in which the designer didn’t overuse and misuse the word “aesthetic”.
Oooooh, I think you should go for it!! Dark Academia in your bedroom suite and house!! You already have that dark staircase, and after all if it’s too much you can always repaint.🤗💕💕
Color! Wow! Dark colors. ELEGANT ALSO SOPHISTICATED...LEATHER...
QUILTED... I loved the dramatic of the Floral at different areas..Wow! Feeling..keep your good work.
I’ve been decorating a mix of Dark Academia, Gothic, Rustic and Industrial for years!
My rooms are entirely either black, dark green or dark purple - totally colour drenched the same colour. My home can take it being South facing which is sun facing in the UK. Velvet and faux fur along with gold/brass accessories make the dark colours look incredibly sumptuous.
I love the outdoors, nature, wildlife, gardening. When I come home I don’t want (or need!) *more* “light and airy”, I want a cosy cocoon.
Benjamin Moore Raccoon Fur in Satin finish is a beautiful dark color
Loved the flow of this video Rebecca
I can't get into this except for maybe one room..a retreat. For my whole house, not me - makes me break out in a sweat and experience the vapors.
I have been LOVING this style for a long time and now it has a name! DARK ACADEMIA!❤ Thank you! 👏
Academia can be light or dark, it is only one.
I love the dark academia, but on my quiz I was more glam which I really like.
As someone who does modern gothic interior design, I approve of this video. Loved it!
I LOVE this aesthetic. I would want my office and "cigar/bourbon" room to be these dark colors.
Oh my goodness, I love it all! Don’t know if the restaurant The Velvet Turtle had a location in San Diego, but there was one in Thousand Oaks, and I loved the richness of the decor in that restaurant, and because of that I painted and wallpapered our formal dining room
in very dark paint colors and dark wallpaper, it was lovely. And I’ve already mentioned that I painted a heavily textured wall black and then had book shelves built in front of it. I think those were my two favorite rooms I’ve ever pulled together.
Yes, it's warm & charming! To me, it wraps its arms around you, & beckons you to stay a while. Love!
Your new hair color is soooooo fabulous!!! Stunning!!
I'm thinking of my father wearing a worn leather elbow patch jacket, reading an old volume, drinking a fine sherry & gently puffing on a pipe.
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Keep the glam in your bedroom .I love your Tulsa home
You are so beautiful and smart. You explain your designs so thoroughly. Thank you for letting us see all the stores and places you tour. I love it.
So far one of my Fave series... Love it, the moody vibe, so many levels of luxury!
Love this. This is how my grandson wanted his home and he got it as we renovated his home. I love this.
Not my style but, rich, luxurious and beautiful!
If you want some of this style in your home just your office area would be great.
You did a fantastic job with this style.
Can’t wait for next week!
Blessings
I love the dark colors. Thank u for sharing ❤️