Boutique Style is a term originally used to describe the kind of chic independent hotels that started to appear around the world in the 1980s. Unlike traditional hotel chains, the creators of a boutique hotel embrace a more personalised and design-focused approach to interiors, paying particular attention to original details and unusual or unique textures, colours, and quirky features. The trend, which has continued to evolve and influence interior design over the years, is particularly popular in bedroom design as it allows you to create a cosy yet super-luxurious retreat in your home. Here are some different ways you can enjoy a luxury bedroom without breaking the bank or worrying about the mini-bar bill!
Travel Inspired Bedroom
You might be drawn to re-create a boutique bedroom inspired by your travels. This is a perfect opportunity to use souvenirs, found artifacts, and fond memories from faraway places and incorporate them into your personalised bedroom design. El Fenn is a riad hotel in the bustling heart of Marrakech, it's a beautiful example of how boutique design can reflect local culture or a specific theme. To re-create this exotic vibe in your home, start by incorporating some of the stunning natural textures and vibrant colours of the marketplace. Add Bedouin romance and comfort to your boudoir with a Berber rug or lantern. Choose a statement mirror and luxurious natural-fiber bed linens to give the room a high-end quality that will make bedtime feel special and add a sensual finishing touch with aromatic spice-scented candle.
Moroccan Red Spice 2 Wick Candle
Urban Luxury Inspired
At the other end of the boutique design spectrum, an overnight stay in a Mama Shelter hotel, with hotels all around the world, they've got an intimate feel, are uber cool and a little bit naughty. The laid back atmosphere, edgy modern details, and a sense of urban luxury, creates a distinctive and memorable guest experience. Perhaps you could bring some of that playful modern design genius into a guest bedroom and keep it fresh and minimal, with slick, well-designed and versatile storage, bold clean colours and maybe a bit of neon?
English Heritage Inspired
And for a boutique bedroom that feels more like home, but with an Alastair Sawday endorsement, why not use the rich antique tones and patterns of a traditional country house retreat? With a nod to British design heritage, you could paper the whole room, or just one feature wall, with a sumptuous William Morris wallpaper and select Georgian style lamps, silk shades and carved wooden mirrors to create an elegant and stylish but intimate and cosy space.
William Morris by Clark & Clarke Acanthus Wallpaper
Hand Painter Bee Motif Table Lamp
Whatever way you choose to decorate your own luxury bedroom using the principles of the Boutique Hotel style, remember to have fun with eclectic elements, don’t be afraid to experiment with contrasts, and play around with the addition of a whimsical feature or two. When putting together a plan for guest bedrooms, consider the key components of a comfortable and practical hotel room and make sure not to miss any of these out, your guests will feel welcome and special. And don’t forget that if you have an ensuite bathroom you can extend all these design ideas into that space too!