How to Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Luxury Hotel Room

As a travel writer, I’ve had the good fortune of reviewing luxurious hotels across the world. Each five-star stay gives me more ideas for elevating my own space. Rule number one? Do my best to keep the bedroom clutter-free. That means saying yes to strategic layers of bedding and lighting but no to piles of clothes on the floor and notes-to-self stacked on the nightstand. Once a bedroom is in physical order, little luxuries make the space feel more like a high-end hideaway. Luxury hotel designers are adept at creating small vignettes of beauty and style, like an arrangement of hot-pink tulips on the nightstand of an otherwise cream-colored suite or lamps that create puddles of golden light to read by in the corners of a moody, dimly lit hotel lobby.

Ready to take a page from the pros and leverage little luxuries in your own humble bedroom? Below, I’ve rounded up seven products that can help make any bedroom feel like a five-star suite. And when you’re done, maybe your bathroom needs a spa makeover too.

_{Prices are accurate as of October 31, 2024. Subject to change.}

Parlamain Ceramic Vases

Many luxury hotels and lodges invoke a sense of quiet luxury with bedside blooms. This set of six 6-inch ceramic vases reflects the minimalist aesthetic of a Six Senses or Aman property while offering plenty of room to play: They’re paintable, so you can add a touch of abstract art or color blocking if a boutique design hotel is more to your taste.

As for the blooms? Opt for simple arrangements of long-lasting stems like orchids, lilies, or alliums mixed with structured greenery such as eucalyptus or hypericum berries. If you want to always have fresh flowers on hand, consider a flower delivery subscription from Urban Stems. You can also shop the company’s website for same-day delivery in most major U.S. cities.

California Design Den Cotton Sateen Sheets

At luxury hotels, the little things often add up to make an unforgettable experience, and sheets are no exception. One-thousand thread count sheets in cotton sateen? Yes, please. Because frankly, there’s nothing that says five-star stay like a bed made up with crisp, white, 1,000 thread count sheets. California Design Den’s set is soft without being limp, durable without being rough, and machine-washable. They come in eight colors, but luxury hoteliers know that bright white is the way to go — add some color to your bedding with throw pillows, not sheets.

La Jolie Muse Maelyn Collection Candles

With beautiful recycled glass vessels and a cherry wood wick, these luxe candles act as little mind tricks to make you feel like you’re in a five-star stay somewhere far, far away. The Maelyn collection includes glass jars textured with floral patterns inspired by the botanical gardens of Europe. Try the Hearth and Velvet Flames scent for a cozy, woodsy aroma or the Sahara Ambre to bring some spiciness into the bedroom.

Gray Malin’s Italy Coffee Table Book

Is there anything that makes us feel like we’re in a romantic holiday film like a trip to Italy? Keep a little slice of la dolce vita in your bedroom with a coffee table book of images by iconic photographer Gray Malin. Malin’s quirky perspective elevates his photos of Capri, Sicily, and Cinque Terre above other photo books of the country. These photos aren’t stodgy, like a tired heritage hotel, or too spare, like a faceless, beige modern resort. No, leaving Italy open on an otherwise uncluttered dresser or bed bench invites a whimsical, slightly cheeky sort of fine art into your most personal space.

Surprise Kantha Coasters

Coasters in the bedroom? In a luxury hotel, absolutely. I’ve never seen so many simple, soft fabric coasters as when I started reviewing luxury hotels — a coaster for my bedside glass of water, one for my eyeglasses (lest they dirty the nightstand!), and even one for my contact case. The beauty of fabric coasters is that they are incredibly functional while lending a sense of care to the space. Your everyday items are kept clean, and your nightstand is kept free of water rings. These washable, reversible coasters hand-stitched from reclaimed Indian saris will also add a hint of art and design to your bedroom while reminding you of a bright, colorful place on the other side of the world. 

Passica Decor Battery-Operated Wall Sconces

Lighting plays an important role in a room’s atmosphere. As much as possible, you should layer bedroom light from a variety of sources and heights: Ceiling lights, of course, but don’t forget floor lamps, table lamps, and — of course — wall sconces for over the headboard. These wall sconces feature a simple, timeless design. They’re also battery-operated, so they don’t require a bit of electrical know-how or drilling into the walls.

Primrose Velvet Floor-to-Ceiling Curtains

No luxury hotel suite would be complete without appropriate window dressing. Floor-to-ceiling drapes are key for adding a touch of luxe. If your windows or ceilings are an unusual height, you might need to find a tailor in your area to create custom drapes. For the rest of us, 120 inches is usually the perfect length for covering the entire wall of windows and gently brushing the floor. These cream-colored velvet curtains would match the decor in almost any room, but with 16 colors to choose from, you’re bound to find a tone that complements the colors in your bedding and bedroom artwork. Bonus: They’re room-darkening!

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