When running a hotel, B&B or similar hospitality business, it is important not to overlook the design and functionality above all else if you are hoping to boost your revenue. It’s the small details where we go above and beyond that matter the most, and this is especially true with the design and decor of guest rooms. Even a small renovation, or minute changes can make your rooms look and feel more welcoming, comfortable and vibrant for your customers.
Bedding and linens
When visitors go through your hotel images, the first thing they focus on is the bedroom and its furnishing, as they look for a place where they can unwind and relax. This quick scan of the room includes a peek at the linens, pillows, blankets, and sheets. This is why it is important to replace old or outdated linens and bed covers, with better quality ones that not only sit better, but perhaps also incorporate bold patterns and fresh trending colors that add personality. Your bedding alone should have the ability to infuse the room with character and a look and feel of luxury.
On the other hand, monochromatic coloring and more subtle patterns can also bring refined elegance with a more serene and less stimulating essence. Style and coloring of course can vary greatly depending on the desired look or theme of the place. Whatever the case, having a good-quality mattress and bedding is always fundamental for a good night’s sleep as well as elevated design appeal. While it is a good strategy to further enhance the look by adding pillows and layering sheets, it is not necessary to saturate your bed with too many sleep pillows and layers that can overdue the look are dysfunctional. An ideal number would be two medium-sized sleep pillows with two to four decor pillows to accessorize the bed.
Reuse and Recycle
How many times have you seen DIY videos where something as basic as a beer crate can be converted into a low-lying coffee table? Especially when it comes to sticking to a budget while adding distinctive character, it is a great idea to use DIY strategies to breathe new life into old furnishings and design pieces. Oftentimes these pieces can turn out to have the most impressive and unique impact on the whole space. This is especially true when it comes to B&B design where a quaint and more laid back, chic look is ideal.
Giant Glass Windows
Floor to ceiling windows can bring the outside into your hotel room. Biophilic design allowing a connection with nature is a proven strategy used to induce relaxation and improved state of mind. Flooding the room with natural light adds to this nature component, while also improving the quality of lighting in the room over all. On the other hand, solar screen shades with sheer draperies allow the sunlight to seep into the hotel rooms, but in a controlled fashion. Additionally, the abundance or vastness of the windows can make the rooms look more spacious, aside from exhibiting clear, beautiful views of the nature outside.
Greenery
On the note of biophilic design, incorporating greenery in the form of real or artificial indoor plants can have a rejuvenating and refreshing effect in rooms and common areas. This is an effect that is important to achieve, as guests should feel relaxed and happy after their stay. Lush plants and colorful flowers not only bring guests closer to nature, but they also infuse color and depth while breaking up the architectural rigidity within an interior space. For these and many other reasons, greenery can have a positive impact in most spaces, including lobbies and other main entrances and areas.
Adding greenery can be as complex as planting interior trees and functioning gardens, or as simple as placing charming window container plants, or colorful freshly plucked flowers, such as dahlias or sunflowers for delightful table centerpieces.
Artificial plants can provide a low-maintenance alternative, while still giving the same look and feel as real plants for your hotel rooms. Today there is a plethora of artificial greenery options, imitating many beautiful plant species, such as the popular Aglaonema plant, favored for its bright, large and abundant leaves. This greenery alternative also eliminates the upkeep that goes into maintaining real plants and flowers, and also avoids any mess, as with dirt and moisture, that these could create.
Luxury panels
A beautiful, bold-patterned room divider screen or door can be used to partition the bathroom area from the rest of the room; similarly, they can be used in the place of curtains to permit better control of the amount of light that comes in, and when to add or block this light. Decorative acoustic felt wall panels can also be easily mounted on the walls to add colorful, stunning and elegant design with an acoustic component. Similarly, felt acoustic ceiling clouds in a multitude of colors can add an elevated acoustic design component. These can come in tile or grid-like elements to be arranged into edgy and contemporary designs for modern hotel rooms. Any of these elements and their combined application can greatly improve the auditory quality and insulation, optimizing comfort and privacy for the guests. Using material combinations, such as lightweight glass with fabrics, woods, or felt in ceiling suspensions or partition walls also create customized options that can play with the level of privacy, lighting, and acoustics.
Local art
Local art can tell a lot about the local character, vibe, and culture, and therefore can be intriguing for outsiders who are staying at your hotel or rental and trying to soak in the new environment. Infusing these telling pieces into your hotel décor will allow your guests to have a genuine first look and experience of the place. Taking this a step further, it is an exciting idea to contact some local artists to acquire some of their unique creations, photographs, art pieces, sculptures, or even implement a whole mural within your hotel that adds their perspective of the place and personal style. This further adds authenticity and also promotes the artistic caliber of the surrounding area.
These pieces can create a contemporary fusion of art and design, and can greatly enhance the vibrancy of a room. It is also always a good idea to switch out outdated pictures and art pieces as design trends change, or as we discover styles that match the aesthetic of our spaces better.
Colorful Wall
Most traditional hotels were left behind in style, as they never evolved out of the monotonous and impersonable muted colors and lack of character. Here lies a terrific opportunity to see what a burst of new colors can do.
Colors can have a significant impact on the look and feel of your interiors, as well as on the mood and experience of the guests. For this reason color selection is an important and powerful component, especially in the hospitality industry, as color alone can turn a potential customer away. Color selections should bring balance and an element of either vibrancy or neutrality, carefully tailored to suit the ambiance without overpowering it or looking out of place. Some designs incorporate bright pops of color or color schemes that are more invigorating to appeal to younger crowds or more adventurous guests. On the other hand, some neutral colors may seem boring when selecting them, but can be useful to tie in the overall design in a subtle and elegant way, without overstimulating guests or distracting from the experience. These more muted colors can also be paired with brighter colors or intricate textures without competing with them. Light colors are more frequently selected as they are more soothing and go well with most furnishings and decor. Neutral colors include grays, whites, and beige tones and work well with accent colors like red and orange variations, as well as cooler colors like greens and blues that have an in-between intensity. Your hotel room color should be selected carefully, keeping your interior style, narrative, and typical crowd in mind for every decision, regardless of personal taste.
Comfortable chairs
Whether guests are visiting on business or luxury retreats, they are looking for a place to relax and find comfort and shelter after their day’s activities. This is why comfortable seating and lounging options should be available inside the hotel rooms, as well as throughout the hotel. There should always be a space to sit down and find comfort and enjoyment. To achieve this, there should not only be a variety of seating options, but they should also be options that combine ergonomic comfort with elegant design. It is truly important to find pieces that truly incorporate both of these components, as having one without the other can be a missed opportunity to impress your guests.
Conclusion
Your hotel room should be the perfect setting to have a home away from home. It should combine luxury and quality with comfort and warmth for your valued guests. Being able to stand out from the competition means investing in some of these strategies and initiatives to create conscious interior designs and experiences that your guests will remember. A happy, satisfied guest will leave with a memorable experience that they will be excited to share with others.
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