How to Incorporate the Trendy Academia Aesthetic Into Your Home

Academia aesthetic
Photo by Sergey Sokolov on Unsplash

Chances are you’ve seen the academia aesthetic all over TikTok and Instagram when it comes to fashion, and incorporating it into your home is just as trendy. Inspired by classic literature, dark academia and light academia are the latest, popular design aesthetics and they’re a great way to show off your love of books and antiques. Here’s how to incorporate both dark and light academia into your home. Which one will you choose?

Dark Academia

The moodier version of the aesthetic, dark academia is all about subdued lighting and rich colors. Think dramatic wall colors like charcoal gray, forest green, navy blue, and burgundy, stained wood furniture, and leather upholstery. For the accessories, fill the shelves with apothecary jars, typewriters, globes, hardcover books, art with vintage illustrations or autumn landscapes, and flickering candles.

Light Academia

Light academia is brighter than dark, with similar themes like cottagecore, nature-inspired colors, and vintage accessories. Instead of dark colors, the walls should be painted in soft ones like buttery yellow, cream, and rose pink. Accessorize with nature motifs like flowers, butterflies, and leafy plants. Complete the look with delicate patterned, ditsy floral dishware, floral artwork, and ornate framed mirrors.