Whether you’re a homebody who rarely ever spends a night away, or you spend a fair amount of time on the road, the chances are that you’ve enjoyed a hotel room or two in your time. Designed according to some of the best sleep experts and interior designers in the world, hotel rooms have a certain kind of charm, and they can also make for a great night of sleep.
This is true whether you’re sleeping in a budget hotel or a luxury 5-star boutique, and it’s typically thanks to some surprisingly simple interior tips and tricks. As such, while the ‘hotel bedroom’ might feel like a difficult vibe to bring into your home, it actually couldn’t be easier. Just keep on reading to find out what hotel rooms teach us about creating a comfortable bedroom in our very own homes!
Lesson 1: Your bed deserves to be a big deal
The bed is the centrepiece of any hotel room, and it typically makes a pretty big deal of itself. After all, there’s nowhere to hide when this is literally the thing that you’re paying money for. As well as crisp white sheets and memory foam mattresses, the best hotel beds will include striking features like upholstered bed frames, bed canopies, and more. Each of these things can add a real touch of elegance to the simplest bedroom, and they create an instant feature slap bang in the middle of the room. This is great for helping with the flow of the space, and generally adding interest. And, it couldn’t be easier to replicate at home.
Lesson 2: Fresh neutral colours tend to be best
Hotel rooms are designed with the every person in mind, and so you’ll typically find neutral colours like warm whites or cream tones on the walls. This is because, as well as offering mass appeal, these colours are refreshing, while still offering a relaxing bedroom ambience.UK flooring retailer Carpet Warehouse state that soft grey, beige and cream colours are among their most popular carpet ranges, particularly in bedroom areas. Even if you’re a lover of colour, it’s worth giving this a try in your bedroom, and perhaps offsetting those neutrals with colourful decor or duvet spreads.
As well as keeping your bedroom crisp, clean, and inviting, these non-invasive colour choices should help you to fall asleep faster, and wake up feeling more refreshed.
Lesson 3: Artwork really matters
Most hotel rooms will have at least a couple of pieces of art on the walls, from the stock images of budget hotels, to the fine art of an expensive boutique. And, whether you’re an avid art lover or not, it’s impossible to deny the interest that these additions can bring. As such, it’s always worth adding a few pieces of art to your own bedroom walls. Whether as an opportunity to introduce pops of colour or as an additional element of layered visual interest, this is sure to help bring the room together. It can also provide a personal touch to the otherwise blank canvas style that you’ve been working with.
Hotel rooms have a lot to teach us about bedroom interiors, but are you listening?