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7 Items to Add a Shot of “Espresso” to Your Dorm Design, Sabrina Carpenter-Style

Emma Dangel
Emma Dangel
Emma Dangel is a writer and creative based in Brooklyn, NY. She studied Media, Culture & Communications with a minor in English Literature at NYU, and now works on AT Media’s Marketing & Brand Partnerships team. Emma shares her apartment with her 14-year-old cat Phoebe, and in…read more
published Jul 2, 2024
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Sabrina Carpenter in a collage with products and beach umbrella background
Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images, Baggu, Urban Outfitters, Shutterstock

If you’re at all like the rest of the internet, you’ve probably had Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” on repeat for weeks. And now, with “Please Please Please” taking over the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100, it’s clear Carpenter’s here to stay and to slay. 

Carpenter’s star turn is thanks not only to her incredible voice and infectious melodies, but also to her style. The “singerrrr” seems to be leaning into the classic pop-princess vibes for this latest era, but — just like her lyrics — with a definite modern edge. 

We rounded up some dorm decor pieces inspired by the “Espresso” music video to turn your room into a pop paradise. Channel Carpenter’s confident beach aesthetic in your own room design, and you’ll warm up even the chilliest of campuses this fall.

Ella Vine Floral Sheet Set, Twin XL
$69$54

“Say you can’t sleep? Baby I know, that’s that” boring bedding! (What, isn’t that how it goes?) This floral sheet set from Urban Outfitters will have you napping peacefully in a field of orange and mint hues all semester long.

$54 at Urban Outfitters
SLÅNHÖSTMAL Comforter Set
$25

Pattern mixing is almost as hot in the design world as Carpenter is on the charts right now. Mix those floral sheets with this beachy-striped duvet set from IKEA.

$25 at IKEA
Chamberlain Coffee Scented Candle
$28

Don’t forget the actual espresso! Emma Chamberlain’s brand, Chamberlain Coffee, has released a candle that not only looks like their delicious blend, but also smells like it.

$28 at Chamberlain Coffee
Vertuo Pop+ Pantone Mandarin Orange & Aeroccino3 Milk Frother
$190

Nespresso’s new collab with Pantone, the limited-edition Vertuo Pop in Mandarin Orange, “invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant world of color and summer nostalgia” with orange and ivory hues. I mean, is this machine not “Espresso”-era Sabrina personified?

$190 at Nespresso
Hand Towel Set of 2
$34

BAGGU doesn’t just do bags – their towels are some of the softest, plushest, and most adorable on the market right now. This smiley set’s summery colorway is straight out of Carpenter’s retro beach world (and don’t miss the matching bath towels).

$34 at Baggu
Jellycat Amuseables Espresso Cup Coffee Drink Food Plush
$17

Just like Carpenter, Jellycat is taking the world by storm. So meet your new roommate, the Amusables Espresso Cup.

$17 at Amazon
The Quencher H2.0 14 Ounce Flowstate Tumbler
$20

Last but not least, I’d be remiss not to include the hottest iced-coffee keeper on the market this summer. This Stanley tumbler in Matcha Cream is the perfect size for backpack bottleholders and won’t take up too much space on your desk. Fill it with that iced espresso (or your favorite caffeinated drink of choice).

$20 at Stanley

Emma Dangel

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Emma Dangel is a writer and creative based in Brooklyn, NY. She studied Media, Culture & Communications with a minor in English Literature at NYU, and now works on AT Media’s Marketing & Brand Partnerships team. Emma shares her apartment with her 14-year-old cat Phoebe, and in her free time she loves to crochet, play piano, and spend time with friends.

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