I Turned My Apartment Into The Swankiest Boutique Hotel With These 9 Essentials
I Turned My Apartment Into The Swankiest Boutique Hotel With These 9 Essentials
If you've ever moved, you know it's somewhere in the top five worst adult experiences. Between packing boxes, organizing furniture, changing addresses, and discovering things you haven't touched in years, it's a lot. Thankfully, Roadway Moving made the process significantly easier by handling all the heavy lifting, packing, and sorting out my boxes. Once everything was unpacked, I could finally focus on the fun part: designing my home.As someone who spends a good chunk of the year staying in hotels for work, I've become a bit of a hotel snob. I've stayed everywhere from luxury resorts in Portugal to boutique properties in Singapore, and every trip I come home with new inspiration.When it came time to decorate my new apartment, I knew exactly what I wanted: a home that felt like a boutique hotel you never wanted to check out of. Warm textures, calming colors, plush bedding, layered lighting, and pieces that feel elevated without feeling untouchable.Here are the products that helped me bring that vision to life.All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. The green upholstery feels rich and sophisticated without trying too hard, and immediately reminded me of the earthy tones I often see in boutique hotels. Every luxury hotel room needs a statement piece, and this became mine.Article Kayra Upholstered Bed, $, available at Article.The combination of walnut and travertine feels timeless, warm, and expensive in the best way. It somehow makes my nightly glass of water look more intentional.Article Tala Travertine Side Table, $, available at Article.I wanted something that felt plush without being overly soft, and this struck the right balance for me. By far the best feeling mattress I've ever slept on. It's one of those purchases you appreciate every single day. Avocado, Avocado Mattress Luxury Organic Mattress, $, available at Avocado, Avocado MatressI've become slightly obsessed with hotel bedding over the years, and these sheets give me that same relaxed, effortless look. They've helped recreate the relaxed, slightly rumpled look I love in hotel rooms.Avocado Natural Linen Sheets, $, available at AvocadoI spent so much time researching sofas before landing on this one. The sage color softened the room, and the oversized cushions make it the spot where everyone naturally ends up sitting.Cozey Atmosphere Sofa Collection, $, available at CozeyI wanted my patio to feel less like an apartment balcony and more like the outdoor lounge of a boutique hotel. The sage frame and shoreline cushions feel elevated, calming, and effortlessly chic. It's become my favorite spot for morning coffee, catching up on emails, or hosting friends on warm summer nights.Cozey Shinuk Outdoor Sectional, $, available at CozeyHarsh overhead lights can ruin an otherwise beautiful room. I rarely use the overhead lights now; this lamp creates a much softer mood in the evenings.Lulu and Georgia Baza Floor Lamp, $, available at Lulu and GeorgiaI wanted the entertainment area to feel clean and streamlined rather than bulky. Mounting the TV and pairing it with a floating media console helped keep the room from feeling visually cluttered.Ebern Designs Floating TV Stand, $, available at WayfairBlackout curtains were non-negotiable for me. They make weekend mornings noticeably more restful.Quince Velvet Blackout Curtain, $, available at QuinceLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?13 Wayfair Memorial Day Finds That Look ExpensiveLifestyle & Wellbeing Picks R29 Loved In MayThe Mark’s Secret Met Gala System
If you've ever moved, you know it's somewhere in the top five worst adult experiences. Between packing boxes, organizing furniture, changing addresses, and discovering things you haven't touched in years, it's a lot. Thankfully, Roadway Moving made the process significantly easier by handling all the heavy lifting, packing, and sorting out my boxes. Once everything was unpacked, I could finally focus on the fun part: designing my home.
As someone who spends a good chunk of the year staying in hotels for work, I've become a bit of a hotel snob. I've stayed everywhere from luxury resorts in Portugal to boutique properties in Singapore, and every trip I come home with new inspiration.
When it came time to decorate my new apartment, I knew exactly what I wanted: a home that felt like a boutique hotel you never wanted to check out of. Warm textures, calming colors, plush bedding, layered lighting, and pieces that feel elevated without feeling untouchable.
Here are the products that helped me bring that vision to life.
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. The green upholstery feels rich and sophisticated without trying too hard, and immediately reminded me of the earthy tones I often see in boutique hotels. Every luxury hotel room needs a statement piece, and this became mine.
Article Kayra Upholstered Bed, $, available at Article.The combination of walnut and travertine feels timeless, warm, and expensive in the best way. It somehow makes my nightly glass of water look more intentional.
Article Tala Travertine Side Table, $, available at Article.I wanted something that felt plush without being overly soft, and this struck the right balance for me. By far the best feeling mattress I've ever slept on. It's one of those purchases you appreciate every single day.
Avocado, Avocado Mattress Luxury Organic Mattress, $, available at Avocado, Avocado MatressI've become slightly obsessed with hotel bedding over the years, and these sheets give me that same relaxed, effortless look. They've helped recreate the relaxed, slightly rumpled look I love in hotel rooms.
Avocado Natural Linen Sheets, $, available at AvocadoI spent so much time researching sofas before landing on this one. The sage color softened the room, and the oversized cushions make it the spot where everyone naturally ends up sitting.
Cozey Atmosphere Sofa Collection, $, available at CozeyI wanted my patio to feel less like an apartment balcony and more like the outdoor lounge of a boutique hotel. The sage frame and shoreline cushions feel elevated, calming, and effortlessly chic. It's become my favorite spot for morning coffee, catching up on emails, or hosting friends on warm summer nights.
Cozey Shinuk Outdoor Sectional, $, available at CozeyHarsh overhead lights can ruin an otherwise beautiful room. I rarely use the overhead lights now; this lamp creates a much softer mood in the evenings.
Lulu and Georgia Baza Floor Lamp, $, available at Lulu and GeorgiaI wanted the entertainment area to feel clean and streamlined rather than bulky. Mounting the TV and pairing it with a floating media console helped keep the room from feeling visually cluttered.
Ebern Designs Floating TV Stand, $, available at WayfairBlackout curtains were non-negotiable for me. They make weekend mornings noticeably more restful.
Quince Velvet Blackout Curtain, $, available at Quince
Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
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