Living in luxury is every homeowner’s dream, whether they admit it or not. This is the reason why many people feel an extraordinary kind of bliss when given a chance to stay in a five-star hotel room. Aside from the fact that guests are given a respite from all the stress at work and life in general, the way these establishments are designed ensures that these are a haven of relaxation for everyone.
The various elements of that five-star hotel suite you fell in love with play a significant part in completing the picture. From the lighting to the wall paint, everything works together in harmony to give you that warm and fuzzy feeling inside.
Fortunately, you can copy some of these designs, not only to bring your favorite luxury suite home, but also to boost the value of your property. Here are seven examples of the high-value ideas you can steal from five-star hotels:
1. Install Pendant Lights Over Side Tables
Task lighting not only brightens up a specific part of a room but also provides a cozy ambience in the entire space. Pendant lights, for example, offer a different kind of illumination that lends a modern vibe to any room, especially when placed over side tables in bedrooms.
To make it classier, you can opt for a light fixture with a dark-hued glass encasement or cover a clear bulb with fabric.
2. Use an Upholstered Headboard for the Master Bed
Upholstered headboards are common features in five-star hotel suites. This is because the more upholstery there is in a room, the more it exudes a cozy feeling that is perfect for impressing guests hankering to indulge in luxurious rest and relaxation for several days.
To achieve this in your master bedroom without having to change too many elements, you can simply opt for a neutral-hued cloth for the headboard upholstery. You can have it customized based on your preferences and to match the rest of the room.
3. Use Fabric as Wall Covers
As with upholstered headboards, covering walls with fabric also leaves the room with a cozier and homier feel. This is because the fabric instantly creates a warmer ambience that no kind of wallpaper or paint can achieve.
One stellar hotel in London put this to use by covering the walls with rich gray wool, accentuated by two different vibrant patterns. And the result was absolutely stunning!
4. Add Mirrors to Open the Space
Mirrors aren’t just for looking into — they also enhance the feel of any space.
Adding mirrors to your bedroom can increase its size, thanks to its reflective nature. Although the mirror won’t actually expand the floor area, it can make the room feel wider when placed in strategic areas. Experts recommend putting it in areas with a good vantage point of the room (e.g., above the writing desk).
5. Use Cove Lighting for that Luxurious Atmosphere
If you’re after a relaxing atmosphere, then you would want to have cove lighting installed in your bedroom. It can serve as the room’s primary source of light or add to the aesthetic of spaces to highlight lovely pieces in the ceiling and other high places.
These fixtures are installed in high areas on the walls or into ledges and can be used as ambient lighting since its illumination is directed straight towards the ceiling. Other areas where this kind of lighting could work include the wardrobe area, under the bed, or along the wall close to the side table.
6. Paint the Room with Neutral Hues
Neutral tones are the safest choice when it comes to interior paint, especially if you’re looking to have a relaxing vibe while allowing room for creativity and style. Use the neutral paint as the base color of the room and add ambient light fixtures and pieces with quirky patterns to break the monotony.
7. Add Drama with Darker Walls
If you’re not into safe neutral tones, you can also opt to have the walls painted with darker hues like charcoal gray, inky blue, striking violet, and rich green. This will add depth and drama to the room while lending it a homey “cocooning effect.” You can also do this for the living room, which works best with bright-hued decors and upholstery.
The Takeaway
Luxury and style are no longer exclusive to five-star hotels. You can easily mimic designs and themes they used with the right knowledge and a reliable fitting out professional to help you. Try out some of these luxurious design ideas to add value and aesthetic to your home.
AUTHOR BIO
Rachel Hennessey manages the Pools and Landscaping Division of Hennessey LLC. She also works on Tender and Pre-Qualification and brings in new business to the company’s Construction, Interiors and Civils Division.