After a long wait, the eagerly-anticipated fourth season of Netflix's You has finally arrived, and I'll be honest: between all the murder and mayhem I've come to love from Joe Goldberg (don't worry, no spoilers here), I was pretty distracted by the killer look of his luxurious, library-inspired apartment decor (opens in new tab).
Each season of You takes place in a different location, and we see Joe's home evolve as he moves from New York to Los Angeles to the suburbs of California, and now finds himself in London. Although his apartment's South Kensington setting isn't *exactly* realistic for a man on the run who is also on a budget, the decor does feel very fitting for bookworm Joe.
If you're feeling inspired and want to bring the dark academia-meets-British museum vibes to your space while you wait for the second half of the season to drop, scroll on.
Dark academia decor
This luxurious candle from Byredo claims to smell just like a library full of old leather-bound books, with notes of peach, plum, violet, and vanilla. Set the ultimate study atmosphere by lighting this candle or using a candle-warming lamp.
If you love to light a luxury candle but want to make sure you get the most out of it, this ornate golden and amber candle warmer lamp is the way to do it. Prolong the burn time of one of our favorite library-themed candles in a safe, flameless way.
If you're looking for a scent that captures the feeling of an English library, this candle by Mason Margiela has notes of vanilla, cedarwood, pepper, and vetiver to create an aroma of warm wood and paper, like what you'd find between the bookshelves.
This cozy chenille throw blanket is available in a range of jewel tones and neutral shades. The texture is reminiscent of your favorite winter sweater, and it's perfect for cuddling up with a good book in the evenings.
If you love the Greek and Roman statues that adorn the hallways of Europe's greatest sights, you can bring the artsy look into your bathroom, bedroom, or entryway with this gorgeous and functional shelf that can hold up to 22 pounds.
To bring some major vintage vibes to your living room, throw this toile cushion cover printed with birds, leaves, and flowers onto a current pillow for an academia-themed upgrade. The stitched look of the pattern feels straight out of an art museum.
Golden frames on photos, art, or a regal-looking mirror like this one will create a polished look in any room in your home. The modern arch shape in combination with its ornate, antique-looking frame makes this a timeless piece to set on your dresser.
Let your book collection become the focal point of your space with this unique bookshelf featuring staggered tiers. Perfect for displaying your favorite reads, treasures, and trinkets, this wooden bookshelf brings some fun to the academia vibes.
What better way to bring the academia aesthetic to your apartment than with an educational poster? These birds are printed on luxury Italian archival paper stock, and the poster has a beautiful vintage feel to help build out that British library look.
