Turned rosewood beehive door knob on a polished brass reeded rose, on a deep olive green panelled door
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Rosewood and polished brass for a book-lined study

Olive panelling, shelves of old books and a green banker's lamp, with a turned rosewood knob on a bright brass rose on the study door.

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The look
Fittings
Polished brassRosewood
Panelling
Deep olive
Room
Oxblood leatherDark oak floorBanker's green

A Georgian study given the dark academia treatment: panelled walls and door painted a deep, warm olive, floor-to-ceiling shelves of well-read books, a leather wing chair and a green glass banker's lamp. Wood and brass together suit a room like this. The knob is turned rosewood with deep reeded rings, on a bright polished brass rose, so it feels warm in the hand and glows in lamplight. Brass hinges, a stop and a covered keyhole finish the door.

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Polished brass and rosewood for a study door

Olive green panelled study door between floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a leather wing chair with a green banker's lamp, fitted with a rosewood and polished brass reeded knob and polished brass hinges 6 1
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Creating a dark academia study

EraGeorgian and Victorian studies and libraries
Trend statusPopular; dark, cosy, book-filled rooms
Inspired byOld college libraries and gentlemen's studies
SuitsPainted panelled doors and jib doors in bookcases

Dark walls, warm metal

Dark academia rooms are built from deep colours, old wood, leather and books. Painting the walls and door the same olive or green makes the room feel enclosed and cosy, and polished brass picks up the lamplight against the dark paint.

Why a wooden knob

A turned wooden knob is warmer to the touch than metal and adds another natural material to the room. Rosewood has a deep red-brown colour that matches leather and old book bindings; the ebony version is darker and more dramatic.

Practical touches

A brass cabin hook is useful for holding a study door open, or keeping a hidden bookcase door closed. A covered escutcheon tidies an old keyhole and keeps draughts out of the room.

Planning notes

Knobs and latches

Mortice knobs need a mortice latch with a long enough backset so your knuckles clear the door frame, especially with deep panelling.

Rosewood or ebony

Choose rosewood for warmth with brown leather and wood, or ebony for contrast against lighter paint.

A cabin hook to hold the door

Fix the hook to the door and the eye to the wall or skirting so the door can be held open without a stop.

Protect the panelling

A projection door stop on the skirting stops the knob denting painted panelling behind an opening door.