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I don’t know about you, but I’m forever bringing ideas home from hotels to try and incorporate into my own bedroom. Because there’s nothing like that comfortable, luxurious hotel room look and feel when it comes to wanting to jump into bed and have the best, most peaceful sleep (and maybe even an elusive sleep-in if I’m there sans kids)!
I haven’t been sleeping the best recently and I’m sure I’m not alone. These are massive, life-changing, unprecedented times we’re going through, and things aren’t going to change any time soon. So to help us all relax and unwind a little better, I’ve pulled together some expert tips. Because if we can retreat to a beautiful, comfortable sanctuary at the end of the day, there’s a good chance we will have a better night’s sleep.
Interior designer, stylist and renovator Naomi Findlay, is a big believer in what she calls space medicine, which is very much about how your space feels as well as looks and the effect this can have on your physical and mental health.
“My tips for getting those hotel bedroom feels are to play with scale. Think about, for example, an oversized bedhead. It gives that opulent feel, so go a size bigger than your bed. My next tip is if you have a queen bed, go for a king quilt and so on, so you have a big overhang and plumpness. It looks more luxurious.”
We definitely want to avoid the bad hotel look of a strip of red comforter across the bottom of the bed and a solitary matching red cushion! “What will look and feel great though, is to layer from the floor up and the ceiling down, not just on the bed. So you could start with a great rug so when you first get out of bed, your feet hit the beautiful softness of it. The rug should extend past the bottom of the bed too, framing it, and giving it that hotel feel.”
She adds: “To add everyday luxury for you, not in a shiny or over the top way, look at how you can have a room that supports your mind, your body and your soul. To do that in your bedroom, you can look at integrating nature (which could be as simple as a few plants), art with recurring patterns (like we’d see in the ocean or a mountain scape which help release endorphins), and natural materials and textures like linen, rattan and timbers.
“Think about how you can bring in elements from the earth to support you in that room. Even look at bringing in a mirror to reflect the light, bringing more light in, or to reflect a view you may have.”
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Cheree Poole, who owns The Pillowslip Store, says to create that hotel look and feel at home, you need to start with a quality cloud-like mattress. “If we’re talking luxe hotel, a king size is the ultimate. You will also need to treat yourself to some quality sheets. And controversially, it’s not about the thread count, it’s more about the feel. For a hotel vibe, you want crisp, white cotton sheets and make sure to practice your hospital corners. A neatly made, tightly tucked-in bed screams housekeeping!”
She suggests adding a beautiful oversized, quilted velvet comforter for that added sense of luxury. “And for me, it’s a big no on the pillow and cushion count. I know this might be a little shocking for some of you to hear, but it’s all about paring back and keeping it simple. I prefer two king pillows and two standard pillows stacked on top for a hotel look. That’s it!”
If you just can’t cope with that minimalist an aesthetic, Cheree says to add either one central feature cushion or two lumbar cushions.
“Now draw the curtains, grab your snack of choice and a sneaky little drink, it’s time for Netflix!”
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