Create the Luxury-Hotel Bedroom Vibe at Home (with ideas from four favourites)
Having just arrived home from a mini-break in beautiful Italy, I stayed at two amazing hotels and they reminded me exactly why we care so much about where we sleep when we travel. I want to walk into a room and say “wow.” I also want comfort, and something a bit unusual. Sure, you can always book a Premier Inn and know you’ll get a decent bed; but what nudges us toward boutique stays is that mix of mood, craft and little luxuries.
Below I’ve pulled out a few stand-out ideas from four rooms I’ve stayed in recently and translated them into easy, do at home moves for anyone exploring bedroom interior design. If you’re looking for an interior designer way to tackle this, these are exactly the principles I use when creating luxury bedroom design schemes for clients.
1) The Olivar Suites, Corfu - Calm, crafted minimalism
How it felt when I walked in
Olivar is all about exhale energy. I opened the door and got that hush of warm timber, slatted panelling and a soft glow running the length of the wall, simple, calm and beautifully put together.
Steal the look at home:
Wall wash = instant five-star mood. Add a dimmable LED strip behind a timber headboard or shallow slatted panelling (warm white ~2700K).
One timber, many textures. Keep to a single wood tone but mix surfaces: plain, slatted, woven cane, for depth without clutter.
Bench magic. A slim bench at the foot of the bed makes any room feel “suite-like.”
Edited palette. Whites and stone shades with one grounding colour (olive/taupe) make even budget linens feel premium.
2) Oltrarno Splendid, Florence - Character walls & statement sparkle
How it felt when I walked in
Frescoed walls, a glitzy chandelier and quirky vintage pieces. This room felt like Florence without leaving the building. Romantic, a tiny bit theatrical, and totally memorable.
Steal the look at home:
Go rustic: layered limewash for mottled depth, Roman clay/mineral paint for smooth matte, or thin trowelled texture, all in a soft, chalky palette.
One showstopper. Swap your pendant for a chandelier (there are great lightweight options). Keep the rest quiet so it can shine.
Collected, not matchy. Mix an antique side table or patterned shade with crisp hotel bedding to nail that boutique bedroom interior design balance.
3) Hotel Indigo, Venice - Boutique polish with a graphic headboard
How it felt when I walked in
This one feels smart and tailored, a large framed mural headboard, neat wall lights, and small pops of colour on the cushions, giving the room a quietly polished finish.
Steal the look at home:
Supersize the headboard. Mount a fabric or wallpaper panel on a simple frame, go tall to make the bed the star.
Hotel lighting layout. Two slim sconces (or plug-in swing arms) flanking the bed keep things neat. Bonus hotel touch: put the main light and your lamp switches right next to the bed so you’re not stumbling around, pure five-star behaviour.
Accents with discipline. Choose one accent hue (rust, saffron, forest) and repeat it three times, cushions, throw, lamp base for that pulled together boutique feel.
4) Lucknam Park, The Cotswolds - Country-house comfort and layers
How it felt when I walked in
Like a deep, contented sigh. Traditional furniture, soft florals and proper upholstery, classic English country, but cosy and fresh, not fussy.
Steal the look at home:
Pattern + texture layering. Pair a small-scale floral wallpaper with a plain headboard and two patterned cushions. Keep colours within one palette (duck-egg, soft gold, claret).
Bedside symmetry. Matching lamps and tables = calm, country balance.
A proper sitting spot. Two small armchairs and a trunk style table if you have space; otherwise one generous chair by the window gives the same “I could read here all afternoon” energy.
Warm metals & wood. Mix brass, bronze and polished wood for that heritage glow.
Five quick upgrades any bedroom can borrow
Dimmers everywhere. Mood lighting is half the luxury feel.
Switches within reach. Put both the main light and bedside lamp switches next to the bed, either hard-wired or with smart switches. Lights off without getting up = hotel comfort at home.
Oversized art or headboard. One big piece beats lots of small ones.
A tiny hospitality tray. Carafe, two glasses, a little dish for jewellery and a sprig of green = instant boutique.
Perfect the pillows. Two stacked sleeping pillows in crisp white + two cushions + one lumbar.
Ready to plan your own luxury bedroom design?
If you’re local and searching for an interior designer Rugby, I’d love to help you translate any of these ideas into your space. From lighting plans to textiles and furniture sourcing, I create tailored bedroom interior design schemes that bring that holiday suite feeling home, every single night.
