Affordable Ways to Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Hotel 

Is there anything better than spending the night in a luxurious hotel? From silky-soft sheets to blackout drapes, hotel rooms are designed and decorated to give us the best night’s sleep possible - something that doesn’t always feel quite the same when we’re at home. Often, as we settle down to sleep, we start thinking of household chores we need to complete or something else that distracts us and keeps us awake. To avoid this, why not create the illusion of staying elsewhere overnight? You don’t even need to leave the house - there are many simple and affordable ways to simply make your bedroom feel like a hotel. 

From interior design tips to simple hacks and habits, there are many great and inexpensive ways to transform your bedroom into a place of serenity and calm. After all, these are the underlying principles of every beautiful hotel room! With this in mind, we’ve listed some of our favourite affordable ways to make your bedroom feel like a hotel.

Invest in percale bedsheets 

Creating a comfortable sleep environment is the most important step towards making your bedroom feel like a hotel - and what better way to do so than to invest in your bedding? Laying your bed with soft, high-quality bedding can make a huge difference to how well you sleep and how refreshed you feel in the morning. You’ll also be pleased to know that this won’t necessarily break the bank. 

When it comes to finding great bedding, you can spend as much as you like. There are lots of expensive sheets that truly will offer the sense of luxury you’re looking for. However, there are also lots of budget-friendly options that will achieve the same results! 

To make your bedroom feel like a hotel, we’d recommend investing in percale bedsheets. Sateen may feel more luxurious, but percale is the most breathable option. As a result, percale bedding will allow you to stay cool throughout the summer months and warm in winter.

Decorate your bed with lots of pillows 

One truly simple way to make your bed look even more inviting is to decorate with lots of pillows. This is something you’ll often see in hotels and guesthouses as decorative pillows look stylish and can bring a touch of luxury into your home. Pillows and cushions can also be bought cheaply, making this one of the most affordable ways to give your bedroom a hotel-like look.

Remove anything work-related 

When we sleep in a hotel, there’s nothing but television to distract us. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that we often sleep so well! However, when we’re at home, our bedrooms often double up as laundry rooms, work stations and much more. 

If you work from home, you might sit on your bed to take important calls. Or, if your little ones are being loud, perhaps your bedroom is where you retreat to do the ironing or catch up on other errands. Unfortunately, by doing this, you’re bound to form an association with your bedroom and either work or household chores over time. This can make it difficult to relax and settle down at night. 

You may struggle to get to sleep if you can see your work laptop nearby or find yourself getting distracted by papers and documents on your shelf, so remove anything work-related from your bedroom. This is quick, simple and most importantly, free!

 

Hang beautiful curtains to block out the light 

For a great night’s sleep, hang gorgeous curtains that keep the sun and moonlight out of your bedroom when you’re trying to relax. This is a simple trick that hotels use to make sure their guests sleep comfortably all night, without the glare of natural and artificial light from the street outside becoming a distraction. After all, everyone wants to sleep in on the weekend! However, if your drapes or blinds don’t keep your room dark enough, it’s time to swap. 

Hanging gorgeous curtains is also an affordable way to make your bedroom feel like a hotel, with lots of cost-effective styles that don’t compromise on quality! At The Curtain Agency, we even supply a range of beautiful second-hand curtains that have the charm and quality of brand new styles, despite being pre-loved!

Switch off distracting lights or sounds 

If you have a television or any other type of electronic device in your bedroom, make sure to switch it off at the mains before you fall asleep. Standby lights and humming noises can be very distracting and can have more of an effect on your sleep quality than you might initially realise. Dealing with this in a hotel would be frustrating, so why put up with it at home? Make sure you’ve switched everything off before bed and you’ll notice a big difference!

 

Clear the clutter from your bedroom 

One of the best things about staying in a hotel is the fact that it feels like a holiday. Even if you’re travelling for work or you’re just spending one night in a new city, checking into a hotel and sleeping in a big, comfortable bed can feel exciting and novel. There are many reasons for this, but one of the most obvious is that hotel rooms are clutter-free! 

When you sleep in a hotel, you’ll probably find that your suitcase is the only thing cluttering up the space. This emptiness can make the room feel calm, peaceful and ready to sleep in. Removing any clutter from your bedroom can help to achieve the same effect, so why not spend an afternoon getting rid of anything you don’t need? 

The less clutter in your bedroom, the fewer distractions you’ll have when it’s time to get some sleep. Bear this in mind when decorating your bedroom and remember that fewer accessories often make the biggest impact.

 

Keep your bedroom clean 

Cleaning your bedroom regularly is perhaps the most affordable way to make it feel like a hotel! If your bedroom looks and smells clean and fresh, you’ll find it much easier to get a great night’s sleep. You won’t find yourself getting frustrated or mentally writing a list of chores to complete the next day - you can simply close your eyes and feel the world around you melt away.

 

Make sure your bedroom smells fresh 

It’s important to relax the senses for a refreshing and rejuvenating night’s sleep. This means making sure that your bedroom is clutter-free, your bedding is soft and comfortable, and that your room smells fresh and pleasant. You can do this by ventilating your bedroom throughout the day and using fabric sprays to lift any unpleasant odours from the carpet and your bedding. Washing your bedding regularly will also help to keep your sleep space smelling fresh. 

There are also lots of scents associated with sleep and relaxation, such as lavender. Sometimes, hotels will purposefully use scents like this to make their guest bedrooms feel even more peaceful - so why not replicate this at home? Spritzing lavender oil across your bedding and curtains is a simple way to boost the ambience of your room.

Inject luxury into your bedroom 

We’ve spoken a lot about ways to create a comfortable sleeping space, which is one thing that all hotels seek to do. However, a comfortable bed isn’t the only great thing about spending the night in a hotel! They are often extremely stylish and luxurious which is something else you can imitate on a budget. For example, why not opt for plain white bedsheets instead of loud patterns? Or, why don’t you decorate with beautiful flowers in a glass vase? These are simple ways to achieve that sought-after hotel look. 

Another great way to make your bedroom look like a 5* hotel is to hang a chandelier. Hanging a beautiful chandelier can instantly make your room look more lavish and sophisticated, just like somewhere you’ve paid to stay. This can also be very affordable if you find a chandelier supplier, like The Curtain Agency, that sells high-quality fixtures at reasonable rates. 

Of course, hanging beautiful drapes is another affordable way to give your room a standout look. A sweeping set of curtains can turn your windows into a dramatic focal point and draw your attention to the view outside.

 

The Curtain Agency: Beautiful curtains and chandeliers for sale throughout Scotland 

If you’re ready to give your bedroom a 5* makeover, look no further than The Curtain Agency. We’re proud to be Scotland’s favourite curtains supplier, with a range of gorgeous curtains and Roman blinds produced in the highest-quality fabrics. We also pride ourselves on offering curtains and blinds to suit our customers’ individual requirements with a wide selection of second-hand curtains, made-to-measure curtains and tall ready-made styles. No matter your design preferences or budget, you can rely on us. 

For more information about our range of curtains and chandeliers for sale in Scotland, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. We look forward to helping you transform your bedroom!