Have you ever spent the night in a hotel and wished you could replicate the level of luxury and comfort you felt during your stay? You’re not alone; being able to recreate that hotel vibe and create a bedroom that feels sumptuous and relaxing with a touch of elegance and sophistication is something many people want to do.
After all, your bedroom is your sanctuary, and being able to design a space that helps you to relax and recharge can benefit your mental and physical health. In fact, studies have shown that people sleep better when their bedrooms are optimised for light and sound and are designed for a relaxing night’s sleep.
With this in mind, what can you do to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom to hope you get a good night’s sleep and enjoy spending time in your sanctuary, not wanting to escape it?
Before you splurge on a one-night stay to get that sumptuous mattress and elegance, why not splash out of your own bedroom with these tips?
New Bed
The average person spends 26 years of their life sleeping, and if your bed isn’t the best or doesn’t give you a good night’s sleep, then you need to upgrade it to one that will help you rest in style and look the part. While Italian bedroom furniture can instantly improve the vibe of your bedroom and give you a stunning visual focal point, a good mattress can elevate your sleep so you’re coming to function with beauty.
For a statement bed, you want to choose a classic simple frame but opt for a statement headboard that is its own feature; oversized headboards are popular right now. Then, you want to find a mattress that offers you a superior night’s sleep and supports your body to reduce any aches and pain you get from sleeping on an inadequate mattress.
Next, you want to invest in quality pillows and a duvet that can offer you unparalleled comfort and allow you to sink into the bed in comfort.
New Sheets
Quality bed linen is a must if you want to emulate a hotel’s quality sleep. To gain that added level of comfort and luxury, you want to invest in 200-800 thread count sheets. They might be a little bit more expensive initially; however, they will pay you back in comfort and will last a lot longer than cheaper alternatives. In hotels, it’s all extra touches such as the bed, sheets, lighting, and interiors that make the experience luxurious, so you want to bring as much of it into your home bedroom as possible, and your sheets are an excellent investment.
Not only are you looking for as high a thread count as possible, but you also need to pay attention to the material of the bedding you choose. Typically, most hotels will use cotton percale bedding, and if this is something you enjoy the feel of, then choosing this material will work for you. But if not, then go for a material you like the feeling of, as choosing something you don’t enjoy will simply be a waste of money and won’t give you the experience you are looking for.
Lighting
How you light your bedroom can play a massive part in creating that hotel experience. Hotel rooms are arranged in a very strategic way depending on the vibe they are trying to create. Using multiple sources is the key to getting your lighting on the mark to create an atmosphere that exudes sophistication.
You need to ensure the room is flooded with as much natural light as possible and keep your internal bulbs the same colour e.g. warm white lighting or cool white; typically, you want to go for a warm white for your bedroom as this lighting is softer and gives a cosier feel over the cool white light which mimics natural daylight.
Use your ceiling light to help give the room light, and use the light fitting to help you add to the decor and design of the room. Add in lamps, bedside lights, sconces, or hanging lights to help you get the vibe right, regardless of which lighting source you choose.
Blackout Curtains
All hotels utilise thick, heavy blackout curtains to block out light and provide added sound barriers too when closed from extra sources. Sure, some hotels have short curtains, but those that offer you an altogether more luxurious experience will typically have floor-length dramatic curtains that use blackout liners to help you create a cosy vibe that blocks noise and sound and allows you to rest and relax in peace.
Plus, the right curtains can add an extra style element to your room when hung and styled correctly; again, function and aesthetics work together to create an effortlessly stylish bedroom.
Accessories
The key is in the detail, and this is true for adding those luxury touches to your bedroom, too. You need to pay attention to the finishes on your furniture, the fitting and fixtures in the room, and the added extras you bring in, too.
From your artwork to your bedside table, the light fittings on the wall, light switch covers, rugs, everything you want to invest in pieces that look good and are timeless and sophisticated to help you add that little something extra to the room.
Declutter
The one thing hotels have in common is that they are not cluttered with “stuff”. But, your home bedroom is vastly different; for a start, no one lives in a hotel 24/7/365 so they don’t need everything your home bedroom does. However, you should still follow the less is more rule to help you make your bedroom replace what hotel style you are trying to bring to life at home.
Think hidden storage, organisers on dressers, storage solutions, and open shelving that is practical and looks good. Remove anything that doesn’t explicitly need to be in there or hide anything that doesn’t need to be on show.
Carpet
The carpet underfoot should be soft and sumptuous (there’s that word again). You want it to sink in comfort when standing on the floor in your bedroom. Choose a lush, thick pile carpet that matches the style of your room and offers you added texture to the room while being practical in that you get a warm flooring style that adds to the aesthetics of the room.
If you have hardwood flooring in your bedroom, then instead of covering it up, add a rug or more, depending on the rise of the room around the bed, to help you get definition and softness in the room.
Consider Your Colour Palette
The name of the game when it comes to bedroom luxury is simplicity. The aim of your colour scheme is to provide relaxation. You want to think carefully about the colours you use and how they will impact your sleep.
Avoid bright, harsh colours that can be overwhelming; think neutral colours and pastel shades, and incorporate white into the decor. Research has shown that blue is the best colour for a bedroom, closely followed by greens, as these are relaxing tones that can help you prepare for bed easily. But keep it simple and understated and avoid any clashing colours and textures. This goes for your soft furnishings, too. Keep them all in the same palette and avoid going against the grain. If you do want some bold designs in your bedroom, save them for artwork, and keep the wall around neural and plain to balance this out to avoid detracting from the overall theme you are trying to replicate.
Keep The Floor Empty
It goes without saying that a messy bedroom doesn’t scream luxury; it screams student apartments or teens’ bedrooms. So, if you want to avoid the crushing disappointment of your bedroom falling below the standards you are setting for it, then you need to ensure you are keeping the floor clear and your bedroom tidy and organised at times.
This goes for how much you add to the room, too. Much like decluttering, less is more, and you want to only have pieces in your bedroom that need to be there, such as walk in wardrobes and chest of drawers, along with strategically picked extras such as a chair to go with your dressing table, an armchair to fill an empty corner in a larger room, a chaise longue in a bay window and so on. Keep the majority of the floor space clean and clear to get that hotel vibe.
Creating luxury in your bedroom can be easy if you know what to do. Plus, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get started. It is more about what colours you use and how you style your bedroom over how much you spend. But if you do want to splash out on a luxurious bedroom, investing in high-quality furniture, a well-made bed, and good mattress and flooring will serve you well and help you to pull the room together and give you style, function, and, of course, that luxury element too.