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Stay at a Hotel Without Leaving Your Home

Ever arrive at a hotel or AirBnB and instantly feel transported to another place, no matter how time-consuming or chaotic the journey might have been? In fact, many travelers can’t wait for that moment when they can drop their luggage, take a deep breath, and relax in a luxurious, serene, and elegant space.

Well, with a few easy and inexpensive tricks, you can enjoy that same sense of luxury and serenity at home. Here’s how.

Start with the bed. Nothing says luxury and relaxation like a beautifully appointed bed, complete with a fluffy, inviting bedspread, soft yet supportive pillows, and high-quality sheets. Make your bed the star of the room by upgrading the headboard or adding an accent wall behind it.

Keep it symmetrical. Symmetry in a room is pleasing to the eye but doesn’t mean identical. Even if you aren’t into matching nightstands or end tables with identical lamps, balancing size and scale gives a room a sense of proportion.

Focus on comfort. Add a soft rug under foot, replace hard dining chairs with plush armchairs, and add luxurious throw pillows and blankets to sofas and loveseats. The key is to make eating, sleeping, or unwinding a comfortable, relaxing experience.

Sun and shade. Many hotels and resorts give you the best of both worlds, offering black out curtains for complete privacy as well as sheers or shades for natural light. Consider doing the same, especially in the bedroom.

Add a seating area. Hotel rooms serve multiple functions and often include an intimate seating area. If space permits, add a comfy chair and small end table to a corner of your bedroom or living room for quiet enjoyment.

Clear the clutter. Keeping up with clutter can feel like a never-ending battle. It creates visual chaos and reminds us of the tasks and responsibilities waiting for us each day. To help soften the blow, designate a place for everything, and put everything in its place to stay on top of the ever-accumulating bills, junk mail, children’s toys, electronic chargers, and more.

Sip in style. A bar cart with stylish glassware can add a touch of elegance to any gathering or turn simple beverage sharing into a classy cocktail hour.

While hotels are temporary homes away from homes, they rely on plumbing and HVAC systems to deliver the best in comfort and relaxation. Which means you can make all the changes featured here and still not enjoy the feeling if, for example, your water heater, shower experience, or AC system just isn’t right.

No matter what the plumbing, heating, cooling, or water quality need might be, contact Messmer Mechanical to elevate life at home up a serious notch or two.