Most people love staying in hotels, the indulgence, the sumptuous surroundings and opulence that’s a welcome break from everyday living.
In recent years ‘Hotel Chic’ has become popular – bringing that feeling of luxury into your home.
It’s easier to achieve than you might think and is a look that can make any room feel expensive. Here’s how to do it:
For your bedroom: Luxury hotels don’t scrimp on bed sizes so get the biggest bed you can – but remember your other furniture needs to fit too.
Oversized headboards are a great way to add focus to your room. You can buy ready-made ones that just need to be fixed in place or get one made so you can choose your own fabric, size and shape.
It’s all about textures. Use sheets with a high thread count and rich quality fabrics for your window treatments, cushions and throws. But remember to keep things tone on tone or neutral.
For other rooms: Hotel rooms tend to be uncluttered so say no to knick knacks. Select your favourite pieces and make them a feature. The majority of hotel rooms have mass appeal and are appreciated by lots of people so go for neutral and not bold colours. This doesn’t mean you have to be boring with your choices as you still need drama to bring the luxury. Choose high contrasting colours instead of bold brights like blacks, tans, whites, browns and greys.
Wallpaper is your friend. Choose a bold paper, don’t be scared. Just cover one wall to add impact (and cut costs).
Lighting is what gives hotel rooms their atmosphere. Add a dimmer switch if you can or a simpler option is to use floor standing and table lamps around the room with bulbs of different wattage.
Accessories: Shape and form are important – ornaments are usually striking but simple, like elegantly shaped candlesticks, vases and containers.
Flooring: Pale or neutral colours will maintain a feeling of space. Go for a plush, deep carpet in the bedrooms and whatever flooring you choose for other rooms be sure to use high quality materials (wood, tiles etc).
