Jefferey Pouros
So we asked 16 intimidatingly cool teens about the bedding, lighting, wall art, seating, and tchotchkes they love. Read on for their 35 picks, which include fuzzy chairs, vintage movie posters, and a ton of fairy lights.
“They’ve gotten really popular from TikTok and social media, but despite that, they are still a nice accessory and are just fun,” explains 17-year-old Hayley Bruner.
Sixteen-year-old actor and model Brooke Dylan Stein is also planning on installing LED lights around her entire ceiling: “They should be voice activated to go on and off, dim, change color, and even pulse to music.”
“I love my pink unicorn neon light,” says 13-year-old model Parys B, adding that they cast the perfect glow for selfie-taking. Wasserman agrees, saying that her neon lightning bolt not only gives her an energy boost but is also great when she’s having a dance party with friends.
Yantis loves this wavy quilt because “the color and texture is perfect with soft, cream, faux-fur pillows.” Urban Shop Saucer Chair $50 $50 When it comes to seating, a lot of the teens we spoke to were in agreement: the furrier and fuzzier, the better.
“I seriously live for this sack of cozy, warm paradise; it’s the most comfortable bean bag ever!” $900 at Lovesac Buy Nineteen-year-old influencer Hannah Meloche–who has over 1 million Instagram followers–agrees: “Plants make your room feel more earthy and alive, especially if it’s still winter.” Rizopoulos has a thriving jungle in her room that includes a Chinese money tree, snake plant, and a little ginseng ficus (that we think looks like a tiny woodland humanoid). Urban Outfitters Cecily Planter + Stand $59 $59 “You can totally bring new, fresh energy into a room by just adding some plants (even if they are fake, which I recommend because it is easier on upkeep and pocketbook),” says 19-year-old actress Madison Thompson. Because of its wooden base it can work as both a table center piece or on the floor depending on the height of your plant.
Crosley Radio Cruiser Deluxe Turntable $80 $80 Seventeen-year-old Zoe Woolrich’s prized possession is her record collection that she’s been working on building up over the past few years. Old-school tech like records, cassettes, and film cameras have all really made a comeback, she tells us.
Plus, not only do they serve an obvious function (playing music), but they also add a fun design element to your room.
The Citrine Circle Selenite Spiral Wand $9 $9 Both Marzulli and DuBois started collecting crystals after being gifted them by friends. Full disclosure: While they were made by her brother, she says, “they also carry an important message that I would want to be displayed,” regardless of her sibling loyalty. Email This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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