So what can you do to re-define your hotel rooms and compete with the best? It’s not as complicated or expensive as you may think.
Visitors searching for hotels online look for a room that offers comfort, good value for money, and a touch of luxury. We are visual creatures drawn to beautiful things, so the more attractive a hotel room looks to us, the more likely we are to click through and book this hotel room for our stay.
But what if you’re losing customers because your hotel rooms aren't as eye-catching as they could be? Financing design renovations may be an option, but this is a costly operation that not everyone can afford. The most successful hoteliers understand the importance of investing in the aesthetics of their hotel rooms to boost business and provide customers with a memorable vacation experience.
So what can you do to re-define your hotel rooms and compete with the best? It’s not as complicated or expensive as you may think.
Here are 6 design ideas to make your hotel room look more expensive and encourage potential hotel guests to book their next adventure with you after seeing your impressive decor.
1. Optimize your hotel room with Feng Shui
Hotel rooms should be a place of comfort and rest. When surrounded by clutter, it's difficult to relax. Some hotels have outdated rooms and unoriginal concepts, so to attract guests, strive for innovation. Optimizing your room space will enliven any area and refresh stale hotel rooms.
Anyone can change their design ideas to make a room stand out cheaply and easily by making it inviting and unique for today's travelers. It’s a relatively cheap option depending on what you choose to do. Budget-conscious hoteliers should try these tips and watch their hotel rooms come alive:
- Choose a natural color palette.
- Use air freshener and scented candles.
- Display calming pictures and artwork.
- Ensure furniture isn't placed along one wall.
- Aim for rounded furniture instead of sharp angles.
- Refrain from decorating with plants.
2. Get creative by upscaling old furniture
Don't think that expensive-looking furniture means breaking the bank to get it. Upcycling has the great benefit of being versatile; you can upcycle any type of furniture. There’s no limit to your creativity.
From color change to complete makeover, you can transform any old or neglected furniture into the next must-have interior design feature. The upcycling revolution doesn't require any special skills; you just have to appreciate the cost-effective option of turning your current furnishings into products that hotel guests will love.
3. Add some glamour with new lampshades
A lampshade can make or break the charm of any hotel room. No one really likes generic lampshades, but because they're such a practice staple, it's easy to underestimate the importance of the overall design of the room they're placed in. Consider how table and ceiling lamps can create the perfect exclusive ambiance for the best effect.
Spruce up any room by adding glamor with affordable fixtures from any high-street hardware store. Keep luxury in mind when shopping. Look for models and colors that make the room pop or a unique fabric for the perfect bespoke feel. There are plenty of sparkling imitation chandeliers for the adventurous type.
4. Revamp your bathroom
If your current hotel room bathroom doesn't evoke feelings of elegance and comfort, consider changing the design to create a luxurious feel no guest can deny. Many of us underestimate the importance of bathroom ambiance, and when no expense is spared- lavish bathrooms can elicit opulence that guests can't refuse.
Ok, so toilets made from gold aren't an option for most of us. A great feature for extra value is functionality. Guests love it when their hotel rooms have a mud room towel rack because they're looking for features they can rely on. You could also choose ivory as your theme for elegant simplicity. And don't be shy with it either. Natural light-colored walls, rugs, countertops, and cabinets will tie the whole room together for a breezy, opulent feel.
5. Make a bed fit for royalty
Nothing beats falling into a fluffy hotel bed. It's one of the essential aspects of comfortable nights away from home. Guests want you to push to boat out regarding resplendent sheets and cloudlike pillows, so beds must be kitted with the most delectable furnishings.
The crisp, white glow or relaxing neutral tones of the bedsheets will emphasize elegance and comfort, so it's a good idea to use 100% Egyptian cotton sheets with the highest thread counts- layer an excessive amount of puffy pillows for neck support and decoration. Give guests the choice to rest their heads on allergy-free or luxury memory foam pillows. At the same time, your embellished cushions create that all-important opulence. Then, complete your impressive new style with a statement headboard.
6. Invigorate wallspace
Beautifully decorated walls instantly make a room feel substantial. Regular hotels choose white as their go-to color because it’s safe. Look for wallpaper that complements your overall decor, or jazz things up with a contrast patterned wall. If you want to stand out, choose fabric wallpaper with a bold style and color- nothing says expensive more than regal green and metallic gold.
White walls are a great way to make a small space seem larger than it appears. Ambitious designs like the above might be too outlandish for your taste or overall hotel design. In this case, if you want to maintain the bright and airy impression white walls can bring, update your room with a statement art piece. Whether a large colorful modern art canvas or a moody period piece, hanging something powerful in your hotel room will surely create that impressive flair, you're looking for.
Once potential customers see your new hotel photos online, any decision to update your hotel room so that it appears more expensive will not be in vain. Happy guests will boost your social rankings when they rave about the affordable yet luxurious hotel they recently frequented.
Remember that these changes don't need to be expensive; many DIY and modest approaches to re-designing don't require costly fees. Neither do you need to overhaul your current motif completely. With a bit of panache and outside-the-box thinking, your hotel will soon be the next best place to be.
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