If only we could bring a bit of a 5-star hotel back home with us. One of the best parts of vacation is staying in a luxurious hotel. The crisp white sheets, fluffy towels, and plush robes make a hotel stay extra special. If you want to create such luxury at home, you don’t need to completely overhaul your bedroom. By incorporating certain elements – especially carefully selected bedding, sumptuous materials, and elegant accessories – you can effortlessly elevate your space into a more luxurious and calming hotel-like haven. Here are 7 of our favorite luxury touches.
- Start with the sheets – One of the most essential elements of a beautiful bedroom is high-quality sheets. Choose luxurious materials like Egyptian cotton or ultra soft linen, which feel light and smooth against your skin, promoting better sleep. Look for a higher thread count – at least above 400 – for added comfort and increased durability. Few things feel (or smell) better than crisp, freshly laundered sheets with a high-quality finish. Instantly elevate your overall bedding experience and feel like you stepped into a 5-star hotel by choosing the best sheets that you can afford.
- Select a plush comforter or duvet – The most inviting beds are often layered with a super soft duvet or fluffy comforter. Pick one that offers the right level of warmth and insulation for your preferred sleep climate. You may also want to consider a down-filled duvet for unparalleled softness, or a hypoallergenic style if you’re sensitive to feathers. Find a rich color or pattern if you want to add some depth to your overall decor. Again, you don’t need to break the bank here, but opting for the best investment is a better long-term choice.
- Add decorative pillows – An excellent way to add a bit of opulence to any bedroom, throw pillows in luxurious fabrics will pull your bedding together and add texture. More luxurious fabrics like velvet or silk offer an instant upgrade. Try to incorporate different sizes, shapes, and fabrics to create visual depth and interest. Place them strategically on your bed to add some ambiance. Make sure you have a bench or other place to set the pillows when you are ready to sleep at night, otherwise you may start to resent all those pillows. To make things really easy, check out some bedding sets that come with pillows designed to complement the other bedding – we love this colorful 10 piece set for high impact and low effort.
- Try a bed runner – This is a decorative piece that spans the width of your bed, resting on top of your duvet or quilt. You often see these in hotels and it’s a nice added touch of elegance. Pick one that coordinates with the color palette of your room to tie things together. Look for materials like faux fur or satin for an extra lavish touch. A well-planned bed runner is sure to add an additional layer of sophistication, designed to cement your bed as the centerpiece of a beautiful room.
- Create texture with throw blankets – One of the biggest features of luxury is texture: think soft, sumptuous bedding in cozy fabrics. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re sleeping on a cloud? Add a touch of warmth to your bedroom by draping a luxurious throw across the foot of your bed or a nearby chair or bench. Pick one with a rich texture like faux fur or cashmere to make the space extra cozy. You’ll enhance the overall softness of your space while adding an extra layer of warmth and comfort.
- Choose sheer curtains – Not necessarily bedding, but still a touch that can add a dreamy feel to your room, sheer curtains can go a long way in creating a luxurious bedroom. Translucent curtains allow more natural light to filter through, while providing a more romantic atmosphere. Pick curtains in a light, flowing fabric like linen or chiffon for an extra soft effect. Few things feel as luxurious as fresh air billowing through soft, beautiful curtains.
- Select the perfect finishing touches – Don’t stop with the bedding items we’ve mentioned so far. Take a comprehensive view of the room and see what other special touches can be added. For example, a chic bedskirt can conceal under-bed storage while adding elegance. Scented candles or a reed diffuser, a beautiful vase with fresh flowers, or an interesting coffee table book on your nightstand can all add a touch of glamor. Don’t forget to invest in a high-quality mattress topper or pad to enhance the comfort and softness of your bed, adding to that hotel-like feeling of plushness.
Transforming your bedroom into a luxurious retreat doesn’t have to be costly or involve renovations. By incorporating these tips into your decor, you can indulge in a few elegant touches that will make you feel like you never left vacation. From high-quality sheets to gorgeous decorative pillows, all of these elements work together to create a plush atmosphere you’ll never want to leave.
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