diff --git a/lua/oil/config.lua b/lua/oil/config.lua
index 86d978e..60cd537 100644
--- a/lua/oil/config.lua
+++ b/lua/oil/config.lua
@@ -22,6 +22,11 @@ local default_config = {
     conceallevel = 3,
     concealcursor = "n",
   },
+  -- Custom icons
+  icons = {
+    default_file = "",
+    directory = " ",
+  },
   -- Oil will take over directory buffers (e.g. `vim .` or `:e src/`
   default_file_explorer = true,
   -- Restore window options to previous values when leaving an oil buffer