One of the best parts of traveling is relaxing in a nice hotel. They’re full of amenities we probably don’t have at home, which makes it all the more luxurious. But you can recreate that environment in your own home. Interior designers and hotel experts share what it takes to get that fancy hotel feeling at home.
- Establish a scent - Luxury hotels have a recognizable fragrance, and you can get one with candles in whatever your preferred scent is.
- Invest in your bed - Interior designers recommend buying the best bedding you can afford and investing in a mattress with a plush pillow top, like lots of luxury hotels use. Dan Mazzarini, who’s in charge of the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead’s latest renovation, suggests sheets from Brooklinen, Frette, Safera and Matteo and finishing the bedding with Downy Wrinkle Releaser and a spritz of Fredrick Malle “Dan mon Lit” bedding mist for a hotel-ready bed.
- Opt for warm lighting - Several designers recommend finding the right balance of task lighting, overhead lighting and ambient lighting and using warm lighting for a luxurious hotel feel.
- Give your bathroom spa vibes - Depending on your budget, this could be investing in an oversized bathtub or just getting some plush towels and a bathrobe. And don’t forget about bath products with aromatherapy to leave your skin feeling and smelling amazing.
- Incorporate conveniences - Little things like setting up a charging station for your devices and having a water glass on the nightstand can make your home feel like a fancy hotel.
- Add some plants and fresh flowers - A little greenery brings in both color and scent, according to Stephen King, CEO and founder of The Loren Hotels.
- Focus on nice presentation - You don’t have to spend a fortune on things like a teak tray for your soap or tissue covers or toothbrush holders, but they’ll really elevate your home.
- Curate special pieces - Less is more, according to these experts, who recommend you purposely place items and objects that mean something to you around your home.
Source: Huff Post
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