A boutique hotel is a smaller and more intimate hotel that is usually more stylish and fashionable than a regular chain hotel.
They offer a more personalized hotel experience, often with contemporary or modern designed interiors.
They have the latest technology, however it is neatly tucked away without cords being visible.
Here are some ideas for getting the boutique hotel look when decorating your home.
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Eclectic
Skip the matching furniture pieces and decorate your home in a collected eclectic look.
Matchy-matchy is predictable and does not lend itself to the excitement and drama of a boutique hotel.
For an eclectic look, bypass the large accessory store down the street and shop online at auction sites or reinvent items you already own with a new bold paint color or custom upholstery.
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Vintage
Vintage items are not always considered when decorating a contemporary or modern space, but the right vintage piece can add interest to a room.
Vintage items are likely well built (since they have lasted so far) and your neighbors most likely don't have them in their homes.
Don't forget that you can reupholster them or spray paint them a bold or metallic color for an updated look.
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Bold Patterns
Decorate your boutique hotel style home using bold large scale patterns for drama.
You can decorate your home using a bold wallpaper, bold fabric, or an over sized piece of graphic art.
Bold patterns demand attention and add drama that is found in a boutique hotel.
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Oversized Items
Instead of a collection of many smaller items, decorate using one larger over sized item for a boutique hotel look.
The over sized item creates a focal point and looks less cluttered, creating a more modern and streamlined design.
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Lighting
Don't overlook the lighting when decorating your home.
Select large bold light fixtures or small hidden recessed fixtures for a boutique style hotel look.
Think of lighting as a large piece of jewelry for your room.
Not all lighting should come from the ceiling - make sure there is lighting lower in the room by using lamps.
Artwork
Art is very important when decorating in a boutique hotel style.
If possible, use original pieces of artwork instead of something mass produced.
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No Clutter
Boutique hotels do not have clutter.
Most vertical surfaces have minimal accessories if any.
Items that look messy are out of sight.
Control the Cords
Technology is important to boutique hotels, however not at the sake of the interior design.
When possible, go wireless in your home for a boutique hotel look.
If you have technology that does not need to be visible, such as an alarm panel or a modem, hide it or cover it.
All electrical and data cords should be hidden.
Create a frame around your flat panel TV and hide the cable or satellite box by using a radio frequency remote instead of an infrared remote.
Create a docking station for all electronics that is not only functional but stylish.
Think Local
Boutique hotels are appropriate for their surroundings.
A boutique hotel in New York is going to be very different than a boutique hotel in Florida.
Be inspired by what is outside your doors.
Embrace the best parts of the city where you live and bring those aspects to the interiors of your home.
