Bedroom
Bring the convenient, everything-in-one-place feel of a luxury hotel guest room into your own bedroom
Replicate the luxurious convenience and comforts of a hotel suite within your boudoir
One of the best things about checking into a luxury hotel is knowing that you have everything you need at hand—a work station, an entertainment zone, storage spaces, a proper bathroom, dressing areas and a mini lounge with bar. However, such amenities need not be confined to the realm of travel. With some careful planning, you can bring the holistic convenience and comfort of a hotel pad into your very own bedroom. According to Edmund Kok, design director at Wilson Associates—the global interiors and architecture studio that has worked on the rooms of hotels such as Sofitel Dubai Downtown, The Ritz- Carlton Orlando,
“STUDY THE FLOW WITHIN THE SPACE TO CREATE A GOOD BALANCE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ZONES”
Grande Lakes, and W New York - Union Square—it is important to know what you need. Some people require a more spacious work area, whereas others may desire a larger wardrobe or lounge area. “As you travel, you discover through your own experience what works best for you when it comes to using the in-room facilities,” he says. “Once you’ve determined what you need, study the flow within the space to create a good balance between the various zones.” Tommy Pao-watari, who is the founder and creator of Little Tai Hang, a new designcentric boutique hotel and serviced apartment development in Hong Kong, believes that details must be well thought out. “Things like the convenient placement of switches, outlets, storage and ample Wi-fi bandwidth are small but surprisingly complicated provisions—these may be very subtle, but they make a big difference to the overall user experience,” says Pao-watari. “This way, you can let your accents sing, and avoid the risk of an unbalanced or clearly overdone design.” Here are some ideas to help you replicate the comfort of a hotel in your own home.