Many people love the idea of traveling and staying in the hotel to feel like they are on vacation. Others prefer hotels that make them feel at home. What if you could have both feelings; a home that feels like you are at a luxury hotel but still with the comforts of home. Well, you may not want to leave. This is exactly why some of the below design tips from realtor.com may be the secret to getting your home sold.
1. Glam up your entranceway
“At most fine hotels, you walk into an area with a beautiful, round, elegant table with a huge spray of flowers on it, which automatically provides a very welcoming, comforting feeling,” says Alex Venditti, real estate agent and executive vice president of the Alex Venditti Group with Coldwell Banker in Washington, DC.
2. Arrange your belongings to tell a story
"Create interesting focal points by having some historic books out on a table," she suggests. "If you have a beach home, maybe the story you're telling is about exuberance, happiness, and a coastal vibe, so you can build upon that." says Staci Patton, principal and hospitality leader at DLR Group in Minneapolis.
“Our rule of thumb with design is that we only have two to three objects on every surface—five, maximum, if it's a very large surface,” he says. “That’s the ideal number that doesn't distract from the eye, and it's very reminiscent of a fine hotel room.”
3. Choose your hues carefully
Most upscale hotels prefer neutral yet luxurious palettes—harmonious shades such as warm grays, taupes, rich browns, and even blacks, Patton says.
4. Dazzle potential buyers with plush bedding
Venditti suggests replacing the duvet covers and pillow shams in the bedrooms with hotel stripe bedding—all-white linens embroidered with one stripe of color—and a couple of throw pillows that tie in. “In upscale hotels, the duvet is almost doubled back over at the end of the bed, which looks so welcoming,” she says. “You could do that by putting two or three inexpensive duvets into one duvet cover. Immediately, you'll get this really thick, fluffy duvet.”
5. Transform your bathroom into an oasis
“You’ll never go wrong with Carrara marble for your walls and shower, with a smaller version of it for the floors,” Venditti suggests. “That's something people are used to seeing everywhere—from old grand homes to your chicest Manhattan hotels.”
If you're on a budget, choose similar-looking porcelain or ceramic tiles, Venditti says. Just make sure to keep a soothing, simple palette of whites.
“When you do all-white towels, hand cloths, and washcloths, you’ll create a very spalike feeling,” he says.
6. Create the illusion of space with lighting and proportion
Incorporating glass side tables and coffee tables opens up the space, Venditti adds. "When you walk into a room that’s evenly lit, it makes the space feel much more inviting and comfortable, and it increases the scale of the room,” she says.
7. Continue the vacation vibe outside
8. Use biophilic design
“If you’re on the coast ... it's much more authentic to look at what's around you—the sea, grasses, palms—and pull those in as references for patterns on pillows,” Patton says. "Or use other textural materials like a really rich grass-cloth wall covering, or a fantastic large-scale piece of art that captivates a coastal scene.”
“Some of the most successful homes are the ones that showcase a lifestyle," Patton says.
For more information visit the article by Wendy Helfenbaum at realtor.com/hotel-design-secrets-to-sell-home
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