Borrow Boutique Hotel Style for Your Bedroom

Love the style, personality and intimacy of a boutique hotel bedroom? Get the look with simple updates anyone can do

18 November 2014
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Boutique hotels are intimate, one-of-a-kind places with an independent attitude and a focus on personalised service. They are quickly becoming the pick of the bunch due to their modern designs, complete with quirky and independent vibes – no chintz or brocade fabrics, tassels or swags here!

If you want to adopt the boutique effect into your bedroom, look to these types of hotel for inspiration. You’ll see it’s not just about heavy drapes and luxurious sheets – boutique hotel rooms have personality and are of the moment; some with a mildly rebellious nature and special room details. Here’s how you can work the boutique effect into your bedroom while still celebrating your individual style.
Eclectic Bedroom Eclectic Bedroom
Add designer décor with a quirky touch
Boutique hotels are renowned for their one-of-a-kind designer décor that make the room feel like it was made especially for you. Your bedroom should do the same, and be an extension of yourself – we spend so many hours in them, after all.

STYLIST TIP: Start with one thing in your bedroom that is going to be the focal point and add impact. It could be wallpaper or a customised bedhead upholstered in your favourite fabric, a luxurious throw rug at the end of the bed or a large artwork. Whatever it is, choose something that speaks to you and that you adore – this can form your starting point for designing the room.
Contemporary Bedroom by Darren Palmer Interiors
Darren Palmer Interiors
Create an intimate setting
To get that ‘away on holiday’ feel within your very own bedroom, you need to create an intimate setting. This means working on the ambience and the overall feel of the room. You want a relaxing and comfortable feel, so start with a bed that has a plush mattress – either an ensemble or bedframe, whichever suits your décor – and choose the best sheets you can afford. Remember you should roughly spend anywhere from six to eight hours sleeping each night, so you need to be comfortable.

Lighting affects the ambience so make sure you have some sort of bedside or floor lamps that have adjustable brightness (lumens) and you can reach from your bed, and avoid having to use the harsh overhead lighting. If you are building or renovating, invest in dimmer switches in your bedroom so you can set the tone, just like in a hotel suite.
Midcentury Bedroom by Sharyn Cairns
Sharyn Cairns
Next step: get rid of clutter. Your bedroom is the place you rest so you shouldn’t be bogged down by too many unnecessary things.

Don’t underestimate the importance of good ventilation, either. Make sure you air out your room daily by opening your windows and doors. Apart from being good feng shui, your room should smell good, not stale and old. Read more about feng shui in your bedroom here.
Midcentury Bedroom by Collected Interiors
Collected Interiors
Hang artwork
Boutique hotels use artwork as points of difference and generally each room has a different artwork, in effect, adding a personal touch.

The artwork is either hung above the bed or on a main wall, so why not do the same? Choose a piece that reflects your personality or your favourite colours and use this as inspiration to form the colour palette of the bedroom.
Contemporary Bedroom by Andrew Frost Interiors
Andrew Frost Interiors
Use your personal style
While you should aim to keep your bedside tables clutter-free, make sure you include a few little personal mementos to add personality. Fresh flowers are always a good idea, as well as little curiosities you may have picked up while traveling, or thoughtful gifts you have received. Remember, you can be a little bit quirky here – that’s what the boutique effect is all about. Steer clear of anything ordinary or boring.
Midcentury Bedroom by Collected Interiors
Collected Interiors
Contemporary Bedroom by Webb & Brown-Neaves
Webb & Brown-Neaves
Opt for a contemporary vibe
If your personal style is modern and contemporary then a boutique hotel style bedroom is just for you. Opt for sleek materials and splashes of bold colours. Neutrals and charcoals are fantastic for base colours and then turn it up with bold choices in statement pieces such as furniture, bedheads, wallpapers, curtains and accessories. This way you achieve a balanced boutique-chic look while being able to introduce colour and pattern – go for your favourites!
Eclectic Powder Room by Lisa Burdus Interior Design
Lisa Burdus Interior Design
Be eccentric and have fun
Boutique hotel rooms know how to have fun and aren’t shy to let you know it. If you have an ensuite, don’t let this addition to your ‘boutique hotel room’ go to waste. Make it an extension of your bedroom and add some bold personality. Boutique style interiors have fun, while still keeping it refined and hip’, so choose something you adore, be it a pattern or a colour and experiment.

STYLIST TIP: Use restraint, it is easy to get carried away when you are having so much fun, but balance is key to making this interior work. You know the saying, ‘too much of a good thing’? Well remember this, you will know when you’ve gone overboard – and that’s when it’s time to take something away!
Contemporary Living Room by Sarah Davison Interior Design
Sarah Davison Interior Design
Create relaxing and leisure zones
If you have room in your bedroom, try creating another zone that you can enjoy lounging, reading and relaxing in. Boutique hotels generally have a statement chair, chaise longue or oversized ottoman to act as a convenient second space for rest, setting things down. Mini-zones give the eye something to rest on when first entering the room and give the room a sense of belonging.

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326nina
how do you create a stunning room when the only location for the bed is under a wide sliding window? This is the only location available.
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Aimee Bajev
326nina try hanging sheer floor to ceiling curtains over the entire wall occupied by the window. A block out roller blind in the same colour on the window its self behind the sheers will allow light control. go for a remote controlled blind if you can afford it so you aren't constantly clambering over the bed to open and close it. leave just enough space behind the bed for the sheers to fall freely. you may need to choose a bed frame that will stand alone. If you have a nice view out the window, you can also use it as a natural artwork during the day by opening the sheers and blind. If all you see outside is a wall or fence, consider a climbing plant. Hope this helps!
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