9 Tips to Add a Hotel-Like Touch At Home
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Transforming your home into a sanctuary that mirrors the luxury and comfort of a hotel is more achievable than you might think. By incorporating a few key special details you can enhance the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your living space, and make every day feel more like a pampered retreat. Creating this environment elevates your home’s ambiance and boosts your overall quality of life.
To start this transformation, we’ll consider small changes that will make a big impact on your home’s atmosphere. These enhancements can help create a space that is beautiful and inviting.
Welcoming Entrance
Your home’s entrance sets the entire tone for your living sanctuary. Incorporating elements like a small console table with fresh flowers or scented candles can mirror the charming vibe of a luxury hotel lobby. Opt for soft, warm lighting (red over blue hues) to make the space feel more inviting. We recommend using smart bulbs that can adjust the color temperature and brightness to suit different times of the day. Also remember to avoid harsh lighting and instead opt for lamps, sconces, and dimmable overhead fixtures. Proper lighting alters a room’s ambiance, making it feel cozy and luxurious.
Luxurious Bedding
An amazingly comfortable bed is worth every penny, if you ask us. Besides investing in a high-quality mattress, choose cotton linens with a high thread count to replicate the plush, pampered feel of a hotel bed. Ensure your pillows and comforters are fluffy and soft, filled with goose down, or a luxury alternative. Also, adding a variety of pillow sizes can enhance comfort and visual appeal.
Spa-Like Bathroom
Stock up on plush towels, a turkish bathrobe, and slippers for the bathroom, creating a similar space as a hotel spa. Introduce an array of premium lotions, soaps, moisturizers and shampoos. Ambient lighting and a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for music could further enhance the relaxing atmosphere.
Definitely introduce a scent you find pleasing. A reed diffuser is a simple way to release the scent of an essential oil you find pleasant and soothing, without requiring much fuss once you set it up.
Scented Ambiance
Why stop at only having a scent in your ‘spa’? We setup aroma diffusers with essential oils throughout the house, but scented candles in the entrance, bedroom, living-room, and wherever else you think would benefit would also work.
Choose scents that feel calming or clean– I personally love an orange blossom or more intense citrus to make me feel the home is clean.
Cocktail Bar
Set up a cocktail station in your dining or living area, stocked with your favorite spirits and mixers. Include elegant glassware and a few cocktail recipe books to inspire your mixology skills. This space can serve as a perfect spot for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home. Even if you’re not a big drinker, mixology is a form of art and luxury on its own. A drink cart area could be more for display than for drinking.
Quiet Corners
Establish quiet corners in your home designed for reading, sipping tea, or simply relaxing. Furnish these spaces with comfortable seating, adequate lighting, and a stash of books or magazines.
Laundry Amenities
Upgrade your laundry area with high-efficiency appliances and add features like a folding area and ironing station. Stock the space with gentle detergents and fabric softeners to care for your clothes as a high-end hotel would. Not only will this make doing laundry less painful and easier, but working in a well stocked, organized space will help you feel better about doing repetitive chores. And let’s face it, no one loves folding laundry or ironing.
Art and Tech
Curate art pieces and decor that reflect your style yet evoke the sophistication of a hotel. Consider a mix of local artwork and some classic pieces that act as focal points in each room.
Tech is becoming new-age art in some respects. Incorporate smart home devices such as thermostats, lights, and security systems not only for convenience but to help set the mood and ambience of the home and lighting. Technologies enhance comfort and seamless control can elevate your overall living experience.
Refreshment Station
At first a refreshment station may sound odd in a personal home- but since we’ve set up a small area, it makes me simple and feels nice. At first I was infusing my water-station with fresh lemon and lime, but I admit it does make the water go tepid quickly. So keep it simple–set up a small area with a mini-fridge stocked with your favorite beverages and snacks. There’s no need to go over the top, but it’s nice to have a hydration station at a midpoint area in the home besides the kitchen.
Theresa is the founder and owner of Simple Is More from Beavercreek, Ohio. She is a nationally syndicated writer whose work has been featured on the Associated Press Wire, Blox Digital, and more. With a passion for words and a love for simplicity, Theresa has built a reputation as a trusted source on minimalism, home organization, budgeting, travel, and wellness. When she's not writing or tidying up, Theresa loves to explore new places, read a good book, and spend quality time with her family.