Born out of 2015-era Tumblr, the dark academia aesthetic has taken over the trends of today. Here are chic nail art designs for 2023 that fit the vibe.

Dark academia design invites you to sit, relax, and let your mind wander. | Credit: Gachot Studios. Handwritten notes scattered across a wooden desk. The soft glow from an antique lamp.

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you’ve been transported straight into a gothic novel? If not, welcome to the ...

Alice Lane Interior Design crafts a more modern take on the dark academia aesthetic in a library for Rachel Parcell. Photo: Lindsay Salazar. Courtesy of Alice Lane Interior Design.

Key design elements of the Dark Academia style include vintage furnishings, rich fabrics, dark, moody paint colors, prominent bookcases and a diverse range of artworks, Oswald said.

Take “Dark Academia,” a brooding interior design scheme that favors dark colors, rich textures and cerebral decor—think a lot of leather-bound books.

Dark academia has been (justifiably) accused of being Eurocentric, which is why Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s 2021 YA novel, Ace of Spades, reads like such a breath of fresh air.

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. The Dark Academia Aesthetic Might Be Our Favorite ...

Deku will be forced to stop Dark Might from ruining all that All Might built, and he will do so with his friends at hand. Currently, My Hero Academia: You’re Next is set to debut in August overseas.

Where dark academia is autumn, light academia is spring. While still romanticizing education, the light academia has an opposite feel. It’s joyful, open, and yes, defined by a creamier, softer ...

Listen, dark wood and dusty books might sound like a shortcut to a dated look, but unlike some other fleeting interior design trends, dark academia decor is timeless in its nature, and with the ...