Real Living Australia – August 2019

hotel vibes at home

Enjoy the ultimate staycation in your bedroom by using

the same style tricks they use in the luxury lifestyle biz

STYLE IT

Start with the bed If you picture your favourite

hotel suites, the bed is usually the star of the

room, placed smack bang in the middle. A sturdy

frame and supportive mattress are key, while a

plush bedhead adds an extra dose of luxury. “An

upholstered bedhead evokes instant ‘breakfast

in bed’ feels,” says Castlery’s head of buying

Marion Duzan Pouliquen, “or try dark, moody

tones of velvet like fern green or midnight blue.”

Make it like a pro An unmade bed wouldn’t go

down well in a five-star establishment, and same

goes at home. Tuck sheets and blankets in tightly

and fold at the sides for that smooth and sleek

look. Petr Houf from Bemboka (which supplies

its blankets to many of the world’s leading hotels

and resorts) suggests buying bedlinen “made

from the best quality cotton, which won’t pill or

tear, and can become softer over time. It goes

without saying that all bedding items should be

machine washable and tumble dryable; dry

cleaning is not a good option,” he adds.

Create a harmonious layout Symmetry

brings sophistication, balance and a sense of

calm to a space, and is an essential factor in

hotel room layouts. The simplest way to achieve

this is to buy two of everything – bedside tables,

lamps, artworks, mirrors or rugs – which can

be placed either side of the bed or the room.

Don’t forget your windows All the best hotel

stays involve a sleep-in, and window treatments

will assist in this. Leah Aspinall, head of creative

at BlindsOnline, says blockout roller blinds are

an ideal choice. “They provide privacy and block

the light for a great night’s sleep, as well as

thermal protection to regulate temperature. Go

heavy on texture for wow factor – a linen look,

thick weave or even a ribbed finish.” R

hotel-esque buys

text

stephanie hope |

photography

stephen kent johnson, courtesy of maison de la luz

*conversion correct at time of print

Superior shade

Moda blockout roller blind in

White, from $43, BlindsOnline.

Plush hour

Vienna velvet fabric in Twilight, $120

per m, James Dunlop Textiles.