You’ve been there. You’ve stayed in those beautiful hotel rooms that are so elegant you would even take pictures of every corner and upload them on Instagram. They have everything you need to relax, recharge and feel like you’re on vacation even when you’re not. Every detail is right—from the bed linens and pillows to the lighting and even the scent of the room.

Think about what your experience was like in those beautiful hotel rooms you’ve stayed in. What do they have in common? Think how welcoming and how elegant they all look. It’s not just the size of the room or the decor. It’s not even the amenities. It’s everything together that provides an experience that is memorable and welcoming, and it’s the little details that make all the difference. All these things leave an impression that makes each stay at the hotel remarkable.

So how can you make your bedroom feel more like the 5-star hotel rooms you’ve stayed in? We’ve put together some tips that will help you create that feeling of elegance and refinement every time you walk through the door:

1. Transform your bed into a five-star experience.

Your bed is the centrepiece of your bedroom. When choosing the bed, opt for upholstered, padded headboards, preferably tufted ones because they can instantly transform a boring bedroom into a luxury suite. Take a look at some of these beds from a few of the retailers we work with.

2. Go neutral.

Stick to neutral colours like grey, taupe, beige. As mentioned in our previous articles, neutrals can easily create tranquil, sophisticated, and inviting interiors.

3. Thread Counts.

Outfitting your bed with a gorgeous set of linens is a proven method to get the hotel room look. To maintain the hotel room aesthetic, use clean, white sheets with a thread count of at least 300-800 for an undeniably soft touch. A fluffy comforter or duvet can also instantly recreate the exquisite feel of hotel bedding. Hotel rooms often have sateen or percale sheets, but you should select the material that seems most comfortable to you.

4. The lighting drama.

 Natural light is a luxury in itself. A luxury hotel room maximises the use of natural light during the day while making the room feel elegant and cosy in the evening with the use of lamps. GOOD LIGHTING DESIGN IS CRUCIAL IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. Badly selected lighting can mess up the entire interior design. If you’re looking to create a truly 5-star hotel room lighting experience, you need to focus on two things:

First, focus on the look and feel of the fixture itself and the effect you want the light to have. The right hospitality lighting creates a warm, inviting, and friendly atmosphere that welcomes those entering your space.

Second, pick lighting options that are appropriate for each of the purposes your bedroom serves (sleeping area, desk area, living area). While a bright table lamp is suitable for a desk environment, adjustable and dimmable lights are great for the bedroom.

5. The power of scents.

First impressions matter, and with the human brain taking just seconds to generate this critical first impression, it pays to explore the most effective strategies for creating a good depiction. That is why hotels spend a huge proportion of their branding budget on creating signature fragrances that elevate their guests’ experience and keep their clients coming back.

Common smells in hotels:

Vanilla
Amber
Lavender
Sandalwood
Cedar
Lemon Blossom
Citrus
Lemon Verbena
Neroli
Leather
White tea
Green Tea
Jasmine
Patchouli
and more.

Scents they avoid:

Heavy floral scents
Sweet fruity scents like peach, strawberry, and banana

Candle or Reed Diffuser?

There are several ways to make your bedroom smell remarkable and inviting.

The most common are candles and reed diffusers.

Candles are not only a tried-and-true method for making a place smell pleasant but they’re a great way to decorate and set the mood to make your space feel cosy and warm.

Reed diffusers use reed sticks (usually rattan) that have been immersed in a bottle filled with fragrance oil. The scent then dissipates and disperses into the air.

Compared to reed diffusers, candles produce a stronger scent. The fragrance from a candle can cover an entire room, whereas the fragrance from a reed diffuser is less potent in bigger spaces.

However, when it comes to safety, a reed diffuser is safer for houses with young children and pets because it doesn’t require electricity or fire, unlike a candle.

Choosing between candles and reed diffusers, we believe that the best option is the one that fits your lifestyle.