I used a few packages to get me there (though some of it can be done through configuration, it was just easier that way). The relevant bits in my config are: -

I used a few packages to get me there (though some of it can be done through configuration, it was just easier that way). The relevant bits in my config are: - better-defaults (removes the toolbars/etc): https://github.com/technomancy/better-defaults https://github.com/technomancy/better-defaults - doom-modeline (a nicer-looking modeline - that's the bar at the bottom): https://github.com/seagle0128/doom-modeline https://github.com/seagle0128/doom-modeline - base16-chalk theme from base16-theme All of the above packages are in MELPA. And then the transparent titlebar is: (add-to-list 'default-frame-alist '(ns-transparent-titlebar . t)) (add-to-list 'default-frame-alist '(ns-appearance . dark))