Tranquil and stylish decor tips that’ll transform box rooms and primary bedrooms alike. Picture this. You open your eyes, run your hands along silky soft Egyptian cotton sheets, and prop your head up on a cool, crisp white pillowcase.
You step out of bed and a rug akin to velvet awaits like a cloud underfoot. As you move to the window and draw open the floor-to-ceiling curtains, the sunlight streams in. It catches the most beautiful hand-painted canvas hanging above the bed. You’re calm, well-rested, and filled with creative inspiration for the day ahead. The best part of all? You're woken up in your very own bedroom.
No more leaving the luxury behind at the end of your vacation, it’s time to turn your sleeping quarters into the hotel-inspired space of your dreams. And we’re about to show you how…
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Invest In Good-Quality Sheets
Wondering what makes hotel beds so irresistible? It’s all about the quality of the sheets. The higher the thread count the softer they are so make sure to check that number next time you purchase new bedding. Oh, and look out for responsibly grown, sustainable cotton options to make sure they pass the sustainability test and stand the test of time.
Convinced they’re not worth the price tag? Think of it this way. Bedding made from high-quality materials will inevitably last longer meaning you’ll have to purchase it less frequently. That’s great news for your wallet - and the planet too. Also, if you’re getting your eight hours in every night, you’ll spend a third of your life in bed this year - that’s 2920 hours! We all deserve to be comfortable anywhere we’re spending nearly three thousand hours of our precious time.
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Dress Up Your Bed
If you really want to nail that hotel vibe, it’s not enough for your bed to feel amazing, it has to look amazing too. This is easily achievable with just a couple of decorative pillows and a chic throw in the shade of your choice.
Pro tip: Opt for large matching cushions stacked up against the pillows you sleep on for a symmetrical, hotel-inspired look. Then, simply drape a decorative throw blanket over the end of your bed and you’ll think you’ve wandered into a luxury suite.
Want to go a step further? In addition to your pillows and throw blanket, double up on your duvets. Choose duvet covers in slightly different shades and layer them on top of each other. Fold each one over at the top to add volume to your bed and reveal their chic, complementary colourways.
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Add Custom Art
Nothing says ‘fancy hotel’ like specially commissioned homeware pieces and one-of-a-kind artwork hanging on the walls. Aim to give your space the same treatment and source one or two custom, or limited edition pieces from your favourite artists. To ensure you’ve made a worthy investment for your home and your mind, search for works that not only add charm and personality to your space but that bring you a sense of calm and joy every time you see them.
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Do Away With Short Curtains
When dressing your windows, mirror the aesthetic of a sprawling suite and swap short curtains for luxurious floor-length drapes. These will make the windows appear instantly larger and trick the eye into thinking the ceilings are much taller and grander than they are.
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Create Ambience With Luxury Light Fixtures
Sometimes, you do everything right and your bedroom still doesn’t look or feel as hotel-like as you dreamed. When that happens, we’re willing to bet the issue comes down to lighting.
Hotel stays are all about rest, relaxation, and creating a sense of calm. Nothing creates a soothing atmosphere quicker or more effectively than an expertly crafted lamp or lighting fixture with a soft, warm glow. Our advice? Define the different areas of your room with single lamps rather than flooding it with light.
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Go All Out
If you really want to give your room the penthouse treatment, we have some suggestions. Are they super practical? Not Really. Will they make you smile and create a luxury experience within your very own home? Absolutely.
For lazy Sunday mornings spent sipping coffee and reading the paper (scrolling on your phone), why not add a decorative wooden tray to your sleeping sanctuary? When you’re not using it to rest a beverage or your favourite book (your phone), place it at the end of your freshly made bed and add a small plant or a couple of your favourite homeware trinkets.
As for the aforementioned cup of joe, a small coffee machine in the bedroom will make for a seriously luxurious start to your mornings. Fill a wooden box with your favourite blends and wake up slowly as the rich aroma fills the morning air.
Also, if your favourite part of the hotel experience is the free slippers and the fluffy robe, invest in one that coordinates with the room decor and hang it up as a feature point in the room.
Lastly, if you’re lucky enough to have space to add a small sofa to your bedroom it’ll look sensational - and we say go for it. Plus, being robe-clad and sipping coffee with your feet up sounds like the most relaxing way to start a couple of well-deserved days off. The best part? Check-out time is never.
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