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Dark Academia Home: Moody & Chic Vintage-Inspired Décor You’ll Love
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items Transform your space with my favorite moody, vintage-inspired home finds. From timeless décor and cozy accents to elegant pieces with a feminine edge, this curated list is all about creating a chic, soulful home that feels both classic and fresh. A l...<3
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Living Room - Dark Academia Inspired
Dining Room - Dark Academia Inspired
Living Room - Dark Academia Inspired
Welcome to my curated collection of dark academia living room essentials — hand-picked pieces to help you create a cozy, moody home that feels like a book-filled sanctuary. Think rich textures, vintage-inspired accents, deep green velvet, candlelit c...
Whether you’re building a home library, enhancing your study nook, or just leaning into that misty, eternal-autumn vibe, these pieces blend comfort with character. Explore the full board below and start crafting your own dark academia haven — where t...
Moody vibes, meet moody curtains. I layered these black linen curtains with lace ones for a sexy, moody peak-a-boo effect.
Black Linen Curtains - Goth Sheer Dark Academia
These are absolutely gorgeous curtains. I layered them with black linen curtains, and the peak-a-boo effect is gorgeous. Perfect for a moody, goth, dark academia vibe.
Black Gothic Lace Curtains
I am literally so in love with these snake curtain tie-backs. They add a touch of charm to my dark academia living room.
Serpentine Snake Curtain Tieback - Dark Academia Vibes
I love this chunky knit blanket on my couch. It add so much texture and character
Chunky Knit Chenille Throw Blanket Black
Throw pillows are my favorite way to tie a room together. I love mixing fabrics, colors, and prints. These look so luxe!
Burgundy Faux Leather Throw Pillow Cover 12x20
I love how this coffee table lifts up, making it easy to eat or sip wine while watching tv. It also makes a great place to do cozy work.
Lift Top Coffee Table with 2 Drawers,39"Wide, Espresso
Vintage-Inspired Linen Throw Pillow Covers
Boho Dark Academia Black Gold Floral Pillow Covers
This entryway bench is absolutely perfect for a dark academia vibe. I'm in love with her faux leather top and dark wood. It's the perfect size for a small entryway, too!
2-Tier Leather Shoe Bench with Cushion, Black
I ordered this entryway coat hook to hang above the bench. I can't wait to decorate it with dark academia finds!
Entryway Wood Coat Hooks with 5 Dual Hooks
You can’t do dark academia home without lots of candles. Because of my cats, I opt for flameless tapered candles in vintage brass candle holders. The flickers from these ones look so realistic!
Green Flameless Taper Candles w/ Remote, 3 Pack
This textured rose pillow is perfect for a moody, dark academia living room vibe.
Romantic Rose Throw Pillow Cover
I love to repurpose things when I can. This burnt orange velvet slip-cover is perfect for my current vibe.
Velvet Club Chair Slipcover, Camel/Burnt Orange
This rug pulled my living room together. Note that it's more SAGE GREEN than photos online appear.
Taravali Rug
Curtain rods are often an overlooked detail when planning a room, but can add so much charm to a space. These vintage-inspired ones pair well with the black lace curtains for a moody effect.
Black Curtain Rods 36-72'' Floral Finials
I replaced the drawer pulls on a dresser from facebook market place with these vintage-inspired gold rose drawer pulls. They really elevated the piece!
Vintage Rose Decorative Cabinet Knobs
Dining Room - Dark Academia Inspired
Step into my curated collection of dark academia dining room decor — where candlelight meets rich wood and vintage charm. These are the pieces I’d choose to create an intimate, moody dining space perfect for slow dinners, deep conversations, and cozy...
Obsessed with this rug. Note that the grey color is lighter than the photos online; I went with black and it’s perfect for my moody space.
SAFAVIEH Lyndhurst Anthracite/Cream 7 ft. x 7 ft. Round Border Area Rug LNH340D-7R
This vintage-inspired cabinet is perfect in my entryway. It has great storage and so many little details I didn’t notice when I first saw it online. I got it in dark walnut. Love it!
Morden Fort Walnut Buffet Cabinet 48" Solid Wood
This marble dining table is perfect for small spaces. It’s also a very versatile aesthetic. I plan on having mine forever!
Leilani White Marble Top and Gold Tulip Dining Table
I absolutely adore these glasses. They're so chic! I have little black bows tied around the stems of mine.
Lysenn Vintage Coupe Glasses Set of 4 - Hand Blown Gold Rim Martini Glasses - for Your Next Cocktail & Champagne Party - 9fl oz
These iron candlesticks have such a good weight to them and a gorgeous rustic finish.
Iron Taper Candle Holder Set of 3 - Tall Stand
I use these on both my coffee table and dining table. They wash up well and look chic!
Cotton Linen Placemats Set of 6, Black
Denby is my go-to for diningware. I love this nature-inspired pattern.
Greenhouse Botanical Plates & Dinnerware - Denby Pottery