Guest Picks: Style Your Bedroom Like a Boutique Hotel
Gather decorating and furnishing ideas from hip new hotels around the U.S. for a bedroom you'll never want to leave
From juxtaposing modern and vintage pieces to pulling together utilitarian and luxury elements, the latest boutique hotels are taking chances and stepping up their design game. The mood is heading toward luscious comfort that combines equal parts masculine and feminine style. From the Ace Hotel, which lines its walls with works of famous street artists, to the NoMad Hotel's chicer-than-chic rooms reminiscent of Downton Abbey interiors, there are a few things to take from these interiors for your homes.
I've pooled together my favorite examples from hotels that have set the bar and gathered their signature design features to inspire you to create homes that encourage "staycations" rather than vacations. — Lauren from Fourth Floor Walk Up
I've pooled together my favorite examples from hotels that have set the bar and gathered their signature design features to inspire you to create homes that encourage "staycations" rather than vacations. — Lauren from Fourth Floor Walk Up
The rooms in the NoMad Hotel in New York create a strong contrast between textures and colors with a dark headboard and crisp white walls.
Wallace Leather Bed With Brushed Nickel Nailheads
One of my favorite signature elements found in the NoMad Hotel is the leather-upholstered headboard. The rich, dark leather with nailhead trim set against the crisp white walls is so handsome.
Blue and White Pillows
Similar to the bedding textiles in the NoMad Hotel, these blue and white pillows by John Robshaw are a quick way to add worldly taste.
Vintage Oushak Rug
The suites and library of the NoMad Hotel are made warm with the addition of various vintage and antique Persian rugs.
Next to the grandiose factory-style windows in the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, New York, are intimate bistro tables and chairs.
French Kitchen Bistro Table
This white marble bistro table would work well for taking notes or reading your morning paper.
Vienna Black Side Chair
In addition to the bistro-style tables, well-paired chairs in the Wythe Hotel finish the seating arrangements.
The Atelier room in the NoMad Hotel showcases many of the hotel's signature design elements.
Randolph Morris Claw-Foot Tub
A common design element in boutique hotels is an elegant claw-foot tub. My favorite take on the design is placing it out in the open space of the hotel room.
Flocking Damask Fabric Bolt, Gold/Gold
A design staple in the NoMad Hotel is the reoccurring use of rich gold damask upholstery on standing room screens.
Academy Task Swing-Arm Sconce
A signature light fixture amongst many of the boutique hotels is the task lamp. They're used on desks, as bedside tables and as wall sconces. The Academy Task swing-arm sconce is an excellent choice for your home at the bedside or in a reading nook.
The Morgan Sofa
This Morgan sofa should be dubbed the NoMad sofa, as it's almost a perfect match to the ones used in the NoMad Hotel's Suite Royale.
Petrie 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
At the Ace Hotel in New York's midtown, the Loft Suite mixes elements of utilitarian design with midcentury influences. The sofa consists of sectionalized chairs that follow the curve of the building's rotunda. A similar look can be achieved with the sectional Petrie sofa from Crate & Barrel.
Upon entering the Ace Hotel in New York City, the reception desk welcomes you with the illuminated sign reading, "Excelsior." In other places, similar signs reading "Hotel" can be found. These illuminated letters can spell just that, or anything else you'd like.
The Ace Hotel mixes shades of gray in solids and plaids for their bedding collections.
Copenhagen Bed by R&B
A common design element in boutique hotels is having minimal and low beds. The crisp white headboards can be seen in the Ames Hotel in Boston and the Wythe Hotel.
'Harley' Balloon Chair
At the Ames Hotel, balloon chairs are placed in the hotel suites and sitting areas as the signature seat. It's quite an investment piece, but this rich royal blue chair is a glamorous option.
Oasis Cotton Velvet Throw Pillows
Lush velvet throw pillows in various colors are a lovely accessory in a boutique hotel.
Clark Bed
At Longman & Eagle in Chicago, many of the headboards were built with reclaimed or raw wood planks to create a rustic look.
Station Pendant
The industrial-style pendant is reminiscent of the pendants used in the interiors of the Longman & Eagle.
Queen Anne Mirror
The wooden frame and silhouette of the Queen Anne mirror evokes the shape of those found at the Longman & Eagle.
One of the Queen rooms at The Wythe Hotel amplifies the high ceilings and brings interest to the large windows with the signature floor-to-ceiling printed walls.
Orangerie Wallpaper
Farrow & Ball provides papers that can be rolled in a number of colorways, and the highly detailed damask is a close match.
Bilson Leather Club Armchair
A classic leather club chair is commonly used in hotel sitting areas and libraries. The masculine and comfortable style can now be found in many of the boutique hotel suites.