7 Ways to Give Your Bedroom a Boutique Hotel Feel
Whether your style is city glamour, country luxury or spa haven, follow these tips to make your bedroom more special
Are you dreaming of a bedroom that offers the charm, comfort and luxury of a boutique hotel? As well as ensuring your bed is super cosy, you’ll also need to add some key elements that will make your space stand out. Read on to find out how designers have turned these otherwise standard rooms into special places to be.
Get creative with costs
A tight budget can often get in the way of bedroom goals, particularly if you’re going for a luxurious look. The key is to think outside the box.
The budget for this bedroom was a little tight, so Cathy Dean of Studio Dean focused her efforts on creating a standout headboard.
“We wanted to do something that looked great but didn’t cost a fortune,” Cathy says. “The shelves above the headboard and the curtain pole it hangs from are both just shop-bought items we used to create the idea of a bespoke metal shelf and pole, and then hung the headboard from it. Having metalwork fabricated would have involved significantly more cash.”
Take a tour of this converted barn.
A tight budget can often get in the way of bedroom goals, particularly if you’re going for a luxurious look. The key is to think outside the box.
The budget for this bedroom was a little tight, so Cathy Dean of Studio Dean focused her efforts on creating a standout headboard.
“We wanted to do something that looked great but didn’t cost a fortune,” Cathy says. “The shelves above the headboard and the curtain pole it hangs from are both just shop-bought items we used to create the idea of a bespoke metal shelf and pole, and then hung the headboard from it. Having metalwork fabricated would have involved significantly more cash.”
Take a tour of this converted barn.
Be brave and add something quirky
Sometimes, a seemingly crazy idea can be the thing that makes a room special. Take this bedroom, for example: the owners were keen to have an en suite with both a bath and a shower, but it wouldn’t have worked with the dimensions of the space.
Instead, Ellen Cumber and Alice Bettington of Golden Design suggested installing a tub in the bedroom. “[The couple] leapt at the idea, as it creates that boutique hotel feel,” Ellen says.
See how a boutique hotel vibe was created in this Victorian house.
Sometimes, a seemingly crazy idea can be the thing that makes a room special. Take this bedroom, for example: the owners were keen to have an en suite with both a bath and a shower, but it wouldn’t have worked with the dimensions of the space.
Instead, Ellen Cumber and Alice Bettington of Golden Design suggested installing a tub in the bedroom. “[The couple] leapt at the idea, as it creates that boutique hotel feel,” Ellen says.
See how a boutique hotel vibe was created in this Victorian house.
Provide a soothing palette
A boutique hotel bedroom should feel relaxing, so a calm colour scheme is a good choice. In this room, Grace King at Studio Rey used a soothing blush hue to create a fuss-free sanctuary for the owners.
To add some sophisticated glamour to the space, she installed wood panelling and a pair of brass wall lights.
Visit the rest of this updated period house.
A boutique hotel bedroom should feel relaxing, so a calm colour scheme is a good choice. In this room, Grace King at Studio Rey used a soothing blush hue to create a fuss-free sanctuary for the owners.
To add some sophisticated glamour to the space, she installed wood panelling and a pair of brass wall lights.
Visit the rest of this updated period house.
Go large with pattern and colourful fabric
The owners of this home explicitly requested that their bedroom resemble a country house hotel, so designer Kate Clare of LOUD Architecture & Interior Design obliged.
She gave the room a traditional feel with classic patterned fabric and luxurious velvet. The bold colour scheme, however, provides a modern contrast and is what turns this traditional bedroom into something altogether more special.
See how a new layout transformed this Victorian terrace.
The owners of this home explicitly requested that their bedroom resemble a country house hotel, so designer Kate Clare of LOUD Architecture & Interior Design obliged.
She gave the room a traditional feel with classic patterned fabric and luxurious velvet. The bold colour scheme, however, provides a modern contrast and is what turns this traditional bedroom into something altogether more special.
See how a new layout transformed this Victorian terrace.
Showcase your headboard
Make use of a headboard to elevate a standard bedroom and help it feel like a luxurious boutique bolthole.
Size is important here, and bigger is better if you want to ensure the bed looks comfortable and inviting. Fabric is also key, so choose a soft, good-quality material with a bold design.
The vivid orange and white pattern on this oversized headboard by Kia Designs is ideal, as it turns the bed into a beautiful feature in the room.
Take a peek at this family home improved by a clever layout.
Make use of a headboard to elevate a standard bedroom and help it feel like a luxurious boutique bolthole.
Size is important here, and bigger is better if you want to ensure the bed looks comfortable and inviting. Fabric is also key, so choose a soft, good-quality material with a bold design.
The vivid orange and white pattern on this oversized headboard by Kia Designs is ideal, as it turns the bed into a beautiful feature in the room.
Take a peek at this family home improved by a clever layout.
Give a plain space a chic, city feel
This bedroom in a new-build apartment was originally a plain box. To turn it into a stylish room, designer Omar Bhatti of Space Shack added some luxurious surfaces to the walls.
Behind the bed, two slatted timber panels flanked by tinted mirrors now frame a section of microcement in the centre. The feature wall gives the space character and adds a feeling of high-end luxury.
Discover how a mix of surfaces added character to this new-build flat.
Tell us…
Would you like your room to feel like a boutique hotel? Or do you prefer something more understated? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
This bedroom in a new-build apartment was originally a plain box. To turn it into a stylish room, designer Omar Bhatti of Space Shack added some luxurious surfaces to the walls.
Behind the bed, two slatted timber panels flanked by tinted mirrors now frame a section of microcement in the centre. The feature wall gives the space character and adds a feeling of high-end luxury.
Discover how a mix of surfaces added character to this new-build flat.
Tell us…
Would you like your room to feel like a boutique hotel? Or do you prefer something more understated? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
A great way to bring a hotel feel into your bedroom is to invest in some quality white bed linen with a high thread count. Contrast the bright white with dark blue for an elegantly timeless look.
In this room, Kirsty Niven of Kirsty Elizabeth Interiors framed the white sheets with a deep blue wall. MDF mouldings had first been added to the surface so it resembled panelling. To finish off the luxurious feel, Kirsty incorporated a soft, linen headboard and matching wall lights.
See more of the classic and modern styling in this period home.