The Design Tips to Steal from the World's Best Hotels
We may not be able to make your bed and put a mint on the pillow each night, but with these takeaways, you'll be able to create a home that's every bit as relaxing (and stylish) as your dream getaway.
By Candace Braun Davison
Photo: Courtesy of Pottery Barn
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Add a Different Kind of Mirror
We've all heard that the bigger the mirror, the more spacious a room feels, but modern hotels are going beyond hanging them on the walls: "Mirrored dressers and side tables are becoming much more mainstream," Bashaw says. (You can find the one shown at
Pottery Barn.) To make the room appear even bigger, choose side tables that are leggier (versus cube-like). The more space you can see under and around the table, the less space it seems to take up.
Published 04/30/2014
