There is nothing that exhausts me more than returning to an untidy bedroom after a long trip away from home. Oftentimes we do not pay attention to the messes we make when preparing for an extended travel adventure, leaving clothes and toiletries out that we decided not to take along, things on the floor and the bed unmade. We are in such a hurry to leave that we forget to pick up, and what awaits us is work to be done and no time for relaxing after a long time away. It can put a damper on the return to familiar surroundings, and the memory of a well-kept hotel room, where everything was always neat when you walked in, and well appointed services and creature comforts were at your fingertips.
Keeping the serenity is easy, if we plan ahead to make our homecoming like checking into another 5-star suite. Making your room "hotel ready" keeps a relaxing atmosphere available to you at any time:
- Returning from vacation or a long business trip
- Coming home after a stressful day at work
- After the hustle and bustle of shopping, especially during the holiday season
- A romantic evening
- Enjoying a "Staycation"
- Just because!
First, you'll want to CLEAN up your room. Make it spotless. Dust, wax, vacuum, and clean the mirrors and glass. If you are departing on a trip, do this a couple of days before you leave so you will not have to worry about organization while you are packing.
Next, create an atmosphere of 5-star luxury...and when you come home, you'll breathe a sigh of relief as you open the door to your own sanctuary.
There is nothing like a neat, tightly tucked bed with white linens, big pillows and a throw to evoke boutique hotel quality. For more information about how to make your bed feel like one from a hotel, visit Apartment Therapy's link here.
No room is complete without a cozy cup of tea (or coffee). Bring hot water and bags from the kitchen, or plug up an electric teapot close by to stay in the comfort of your "hotel" room.
Every posh hotel room needs its share of amenities. Use what you have around the house to add flair to your bathroom. Chill water in a pretty glass bottle to have it ready for a sip!
Your everyday white towels take on a whole new look when folded and stacked. Add a towel in a different color for a more personalized look.
I used an empty Trader Joe's vinegar bottle and a spout to make this mouthwash decanter. Add a highball glass for a classy touch next to your sink...you'll feel transported to luxury!
Be the envy of any room service; add crystal glasses turned upside-down on a linen napkin.
Bring your guest soaps home from the hotel to store in a glamorous apothecary jar. Collect bars from every hotel visited throughout the year, and when you open the jar, the fragrance will bring back beautiful memories! Use the bars to wash your hands at your sink
Once again, those vinegar bottles come in handy to store bubble bath and body wash. Mixed bath salts and silk flowers invite soaking away the day. Unwind and indulge in tranquility...
... and don't forget to treat yourself.
Finally, remind everyone else in the house to keep down the noise by hanging out your "Do Not Disturb" sign. Create one using the postcard setting on Canva.com. Just download the app onto your iPad! This sign was printed on photo paper, trimmed with sparkly washi tape, and a ribbon was glued to hang on the doorknob.
Recovering from the stresses of being away from home requires rest and calm.
Days can be filled with stressors, from someone cutting you off in traffic to last minute office drama to suddenly missing your flight. What better way to restore balance than to create a space where we can find ourselves again and be ready to face the challenges of every day life. Having that quiet time to reflect and unplug gives us a place to rejuvenate in peace and comfort!
Have any ideas that you have tried for a hotel-esque bedroom? Share in the comments below!
For more ways to make your room hotel-chic, visit Apartment Therapy for additional tips and tricks!
Or check out these links for "hotel to home" merchandise:
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