Hotel Fabulous

Creating a Hotel Vibe for your own bedroom

We all love vacations. There is something so great about walking into a guest suite, throwing your luggage a side, putting up your feet and relaxing. Our own personal spaces are often the last place we put our money and effort into, as we are usually the only people enjoying the spaces. But don't forgot about these area's. A bedroom that continues with the same style of your home will add quite a bit of comfort to your life.

Creating a relaxing space like this in your own home can be simple:

• I always like to start with crisp white bedding. It can have some detail, pattern or texture to give it some interest, but white bedding never seems to date itself.
• Keep the head board simple. It could be an upholstered head board that you create yourself, an interesting cut of wood in a dark stain, etc. This will add drama, presence and a focal point to the space.
• Add color and pattern with your: toss pillars, a throw blanket, funky accessories and art work. It's important to keep your trendy and colorful item's inter changeable. If you want to change your room seasonally or with trends, this is an ideal place to start. The larger items should be timeless, as they are the investment pieces.
• Include the necessities: night stands with storage, bedside lighting and a mirror. Always keep scale in mind as well. If you have a large room, consider the sizing of your furniture and accessories.
• Window treatments will add another layer of texture and interest to the space. Using a bold and graphic pattern will add drama to your space. Mounting your draperies as closely to your ceiling as possible will add height as well.
• Remember to treat yourself: A vase of your favorite cut flowers will add a touch of elegance.

My inspiration photo is from one of my favorite hotel rooms: http://www.mirage.com/hotel/guest-rooms.aspx