Staycation in Your Own Resort

One of the defining elements of a luxurious hotel stay is the bed and bedding! How many times have you left a hotel raving about the best sleep on the softest sheets? So why do we wait to indulge in our sleep until we go on vacation? Investing in items that will elevate your bedroom to resort standards will make you cherish your time in bed.

You will find that most beds in those lavish resorts have white, crisp bedding. The white allows you to wash various pieces of your bedding at different frequencies without having the pieces fade, so they always match. A higher quality cotton sheet set will just get softer with each wash.

Down inserts in your pillows and duvet make a huge difference and are what give the bed the fluffy, extravagant look. If you prefer your sleeping pillows firm, adding down euro shams to lounge on while reading or watching TV will allow you to sink in and relax.

Having a soft landing to greet your feet when you get in and out of bed is equally important. A great rug placed under your bed should be wide enough on either side that your feet don’t touch the hard floor. You want your rug placed up to the nightstands (not underneath) with a minimum of a few feet at the foot of the bed.

Lastly, mood lighting is the final touch in giving a resort-like feel. Having lamps on your nightstands, dimmers in your overhead lighting, or a floor lamp by your reading chair really sets the tone for your space. Appropriate lighting helps get you in the right mindset to unwind and truly appreciate all the little luxuries you’ve added to your sacred space.

The bedrooms in the house are usually the last rooms that get attention, as they are only really seen by the homeowners. You spend one third of your life sleeping, so I think it’s time the bedroom got moved up on that priority list. You might find that you prefer your own bedroom instead of waiting to relax in a temporary space. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, add a mint on the pillow!