HOW TO CREATE A FIVE STAR HOTEL BATHROOM IN YOUR OWN HOME

One of the best things about staying in a plush 5 star hotel, apart from the deep sunken mattress and Egyptian cotton sheets, has to be the bathroom. Whether it features his and hers sinks, the fluffy towel robes, or the array of beauty products on offer, I like nothing better when I travel than to sink into a bubble bath and forget the woes of the days. With the colder nights setting in, meaning the appeal of a hot soak is greater than ever, I thought I’d put together four tips on how you can create the feel of a luxury boutique hotel bathroom in your own home, starting with...

Lighting

One big light in the middle of the room is hardly relaxing right? Whether you’re remodelling your bathroom or looking to change the feel of the room slightly, I’d definitely say consider spotlights with a dimmer switch. Another thing I’d consider is mirror lighting – I especially love Hollywood lighting like this wall mounted LED mirror from Illuminated Mirrors for that ultimate boudoir feel when carrying out your skin care routine before bed, and with a dimmer switch included in this, you can keep the atmosphere as relaxing as you need. 

Storage

The beauty of a hotel bathroom is that you can’t see the bottle of Cif hiding in the corner, or the mountains of toilet rolls you usually have on stand at home. With that in mind, storage is key so invest in either an under the sink cabinet if space allows, or add shelving to your boiler cupboard so you can hide away all the products that aren’t beautiful. I’ve even seen a great idea recently where tiled shelving is built into the bottom of the bath – definitely a good space saver. 

Statement Walls

In boutique hotels especially, plain white walls are a thing of the past. It’s all about the statement tile, eye catching wallpaper or paint choice. Add art work to your bathroom wall, or consider an amazing tile design like the bathroom above. It’s about creating a stylish sanctuary which has the same love and attention paid to it as you do every other room in your house. You could even had art work or framed pictures, as long as the bathroom is properly ventilated and they’re obviously not right next to the shower.

Styling

Putting together pretty vignettes in the bathroom can create such a stylish space. I love to display my most beautiful bath products, perfumes and skin care must-haves and style them on trays around my bathroom. Why not consider monogrammed towels I also like to add plants around the room but make sure you check first plants that need low light requirements such as aloe vera, bamboo, peace lily and ferns. Finally, chose the most stylish soap dispenser, tooth brush holder and bath rack you can find. There’s no point having a beautiful bathroom with your tooth brush stored in a grimy old glass.

Would you consider any of these point for your own bathroom? I love to idea of a statement wall of some kind. Let me know your thoughts.