You may have caught a few scenes of our time with the Bowers in last week’s little road trip video. We’re back with more — a roundup of hotel-inspired decorating ideas based on our stay at the quirky, memorable Hotel Preston in Nashville. Katie and I had been tossing around ideas for a follow-up video during the planning of our reunion, and the moment we checked into the hotel we realized it was full of easy, stylish details that translate perfectly to home decor. Here are several of our favorite hotel-chic decorating ideas you can use at home.
For more inspiration, check out the second half of our ideas over at All Bower Power, then come back and tell us which hotel touches inspired you. Was it a striking paint color? A friend of mine painted her half bath a deep navy after seeing it at an upscale hotel. Maybe you fell for an overstuffed featherbed or a plush bathrobe and decided to bring that comfort home. Hotel design offers lots of approachable ways to make your own space feel more polished and welcoming.
If you’re aiming to make a guest room feel more luxurious and inviting, think about the small details hotels get right: layered bedding with a combination of textures, crisp linens, blackout curtains for better sleep, good bedside lighting, and a tidy, uncluttered entry area with a place for guests to set luggage. Consider a consistent color palette and a few carefully chosen accents — a framed print, a decorative pillow, or a vase with fresh stems — to create a cohesive, hotel-like feel without overdoing it.
Other easy swaps that create that hotel vibe include upgrading towels to a thicker, higher-quality set, adding a robe or slippers for instant luxury, and providing a small tray with essentials like a notepad, pen, and a glass or water carafe. Good lighting is essential: combine layered ambient, task, and accent lights so guests can tailor the room to their needs. Small touches — a bedside charging station, a basket for dirty laundry, or a simple welcome note — go a long way toward making visitors feel cared for.
We’re eager to hear what hotel details have influenced your home — a paint color, a bedding choice, or a clever storage idea. Share what you tried and how it changed the feel of your space.
Note: Hotel Preston didn’t comp, sponsor, or otherwise compensate us for this post. We found the hotel through Travelocity and TripAdvisor, paid for our stay, and enjoyed the experience.