The Hotel-Like Home – 5 Key Elements to Remember

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Who doesn’t love a good stay at the hotel?  After all, there is where you get to lie down on Egyptian cotton and the fluffiest pillows. And when you wake up in the morning, imagine your feet resting on the lush, thick-pile carpeting. Then you take your bath inside the spa-like bathroom – it’s simply heaven.

These are just some of the things that you love inside a luxury hotel so why allow the indulgence to end when you get home? Wouldn’t it be better if your trip to the hotel extended all the way when you got home?

A Lavish Boudoir

A luxurious bed is always the star of the show. Just think of all the hotels that you have already visited – each of their bedrooms are well-designed. This should be fit for a King or a Queen. It must have a unique headboard. And try to remember the bedding, curtains and pillows – everything is coordinated.

You can begin by having a supportive mattress. You can then layer the Egyptian cotton bed sheet, plump down pillows and comforter. If you’re feeling a bit more in tune for a more luxurious look, then add a duvet.

The bed isn’t the star without its supporting cast – a pair of end tables, side lamps, cozy chairs, a desk, and armoire for your clothing.

The Spa-Like Bathroom

Coming from the bedroom, let’s move to the bathroom. This must be an equally serene place but with posh decorative elements. If you are going to pick a favorite among the hotels that you’ve stayed in, which one would it be? And what amenities did it have?

You will probably remember a glass-encased walk-in shower, a huge shower head, and full body jets. The more luxurious hotels could also have a Jacuzzi tub.

Hotels also come with double sinks and the loveliest wall sconces. Now don’t go stingy on those soap, shampoo, conditioner, body gel, lotions and scents now. Don’t forget, too, the supply of towels and bathrobes.

The best hotels in the country also have heated towel racks or heated tile flooring.

The Posh Entryway

The lobby is the first place that you see when you enter the hotel. This is usually surrounded with flowers in the loveliest vases, glitzy mirrors, dim lighting, artwork, and comfortable seats.

This same entryway can also be recreated in your home. The key is to guide your visitors’ eyes to a central design element such as a credenza or any entryway table. You can then add a lovely table lamp, a knickknacks bowl, and a gallery of your family photos.

This place is technically the first and last sight that your guests see so be sure to create a lasting impact.

Classic Curtains

Draperies, blinds and curtains all work to achieve a hotel-y experience. Wooden blinds are best since they are easy on the eyes. Just make sure that they blend with your chosen interior design or you end up looking like you’re trying too hard.

Set up pinch-pleated draperies. Again, be sure to spend some money here since this will make the room appear more gorgeous. Pick fabrics that look gorgeous but, at the same time, descriptive of who you really are. Luxury is best attained, though, through linen, damask, silks and other durable fabric choices. Add blackout curtains more so in the bedroom.

Climate Control

What is a hotel without temperature control? A hotel room is neither too hot nor too cold. The temperature must be just right. Have a wireless control system that will do the adjustments for you.

Lastly, enjoy what you have created. You now have a hotel for a home.

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