Design Trends I’m Seeing in Hotels Everywhere—And How to Bring them Home
After staying in over countless hotels across six continents, I’ve started to notice a pattern. No matter the country or star rating, great hotels know how to make you feel at home—and often, they do it with style choices that are surprisingly easy to recreate.
This spring, I’m sharing five hotel design trends I’ve seen everywhere lately—and exactly how you can bring them into your own space, no suitcase required.
1. Textured Neutrals: The New Bold
Schlössle Hotel in Tallin, Estonia
Some of the most luxurious hotel spaces are ditching bright colors in favor of texture—and it works. Moody lobbies like the one at the Schlössle Hotel in Tallin, Estonia pair creamy boucle, woven fabrics, and stone accents to create spaces that feel layered and calm without needing color.
BRING IT HOME WITH AMAZON FINDS:
2. Midcentury Modern Revival
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Lobby, Courtesy of Expedia
At the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, designed by John Portman, dramatic geometry and floating staircases create a vibe that’s sleek and timeless. The midcentury-modern look is back (again), and it’s easier to style than ever with clean lines and sculptural lighting.
BRING IT HOME WITH AMAZON FINDS:
3. Indoor-Outdoor Flow
1 Hotel South Beach Lobby, Courtesy of Expedia
The best hotels don’t just invite you to relax—they reconnect you with nature. Properties like 1 Hotel South Beach integrate plants, linen, reclaimed wood, and open-air layouts to make indoors feel like an extension of the outdoors.
BRING IT HOME WITH AMAZON FINDS:
4. Layered, Lived-In Style
The Hoxton Amsterdam Lounge, Courtesy of Expedia
The Hoxton, Amsterdam nails that “collected over time” look. With vintage furniture, worn leather, patterned rugs, and books tucked into every corner, it feels more like a stylish friend’s home than a hotel. Nothing is too precious—and that’s what makes it so inviting.
BRING IT HOME WITH AMAZON FINDS:
5. Moody Lighting + Rich Materials
Hotel 1928, Courtesy of Expedia
Hotel 1928 in Waco is peak cozy elegance—dark wood, velvet textures, brass lamps, and dim lighting. These layered spaces feel expensive without needing a ton of square footage. The key? Drama.
BRING IT HOME WITH AMAZON FINDS:
✨ Quick Style Takeaways
Bouclé is the new bold
Midcentury never went out of style
Let the outdoors in
Moody lighting = instant luxury
Art can be simple and personal
💬 FAQs
Q: What’s the easiest hotel trend to recreate at home?
A: Textured neutrals. Swap in a few woven or boucle items to elevate your space without a major overhaul.
Q: Can I mix hotel styles in one room?
A: Definitely. Just tie everything together with a unifying material or color (like walnut wood or matte black finishes) to keep it cohesive.
