Hotel Chic interior: how to create it at home

A Hotel Chic interior relies on rich fabrics, deep colours and furniture with a refined line. You work with velvet, bouclé and micro suede in taupe, anthracite and champagne, and set them against tops in ceramic or marble look. Warm metal tones such as bronze do more than black. At Kas20, a suitable dining table starts at around €1,225, and the luxury lies in the material, not in the number of things.

The style takes its name from the good hotel suite. There is little in it, but what is there feels heavy, soft and refined.

That is also the biggest misconception. Hotel Chic is not a busy style, and more accessories do not make a room more luxurious.

What makes an interior Hotel Chic?

An interior becomes Hotel Chic through the tactile quality of its materials, not the number of objects. You want a chair to feel soft and a tabletop to be cool and smooth under your hand.

Colour depth also plays a role. Where many styles rely on light and neutral tones, here a deep shade can actually carry the room.

The third element is finish. A visible seam, a bronze leg or a faceted edge makes the difference between chic and ordinary.

Which colours should you use?

Taupe, anthracite, champagne and deep green form the core. These shades are dark enough to look rich and neutral enough to last for years.

Combine them with a warm metal tone. Bronze and anodic brown give more depth than black and go better with velvet and suede.

Keep the number of colours limited. Two shades plus one metal is enough, and more tends to make the room look cluttered rather than luxurious.

Which dining table suits Hotel Chic?

A ceramic or marble-look top fits best, because the pattern in the material already creates a sense of richness. You then need little else to let the table speak for itself.

An oval or round shape feels softer than a rectangle. Combined with a slim base, the table stays elegant rather than heavy.

These models suit the style.

Ceramic is scratch-resistant and heat-resistant, which makes it practical for everyday use. HPL with a marble look gives a similar appearance at a lower price.

Which chairs go with it?

Upholstered chairs in velvet or micro suede make the difference, especially with a swivel base in bronze. The soft fabric catches the light, and that is exactly what the style relies on.

Choose a chair slightly darker or slightly lighter than your top. Exactly the same shade makes the dining area look flat.

How many chairs should you put at the table?

Allow sixty centimetres of width per place and keep it generous. A table with four generously spaced chairs looks more chic than the same table with six chairs squeezed in.

Does this style work in an ordinary living room?

Yes, provided you keep the number of pieces limited. Hotel Chic does not need a large space, but it does need calm around the pieces you choose.

In a smaller room, a lighter version works better. Use champagne and taupe as the base and keep deep green or anthracite for a single accent, for example in the chairs.

Lighting matters more here than elsewhere. Warm, indirect light brings out the best in velvet, while harsh ceiling light makes the fabric look flat.

What is the difference with classic modern?

Hotel Chic and classic modern are close to each other but differ in emphasis. Classic modern focuses on refined shapes and warm woods, while Hotel Chic looks for it in fabric and colour depth.

If you want to tone down the luxury a little, mix in some sleeker modern furniture. A sleek base under a rich top keeps the whole look contemporary.

Key points

• Luxury lies in material and finish, not in the number of pieces.
• Work with taupe, anthracite, champagne and deep green, complemented by bronze.
• A ceramic or marble-look top carries the dining area by itself.
• Upholstered chairs in velvet or micro suede complete the look.
• Allow sixty centimetres per seat and space generously rather than cramming.
• Warm indirect light makes the fabrics work; harsh ceiling light does not.

Frequently asked questions

Is velvet practical at a dining table?

Velvet stands up to daily use better than many people think, because the dense pile keeps dirt on the surface. You can usually wipe off stains before they soak in, provided you are quick. If you eat with young children, micro suede is a wiser choice because that fabric is even easier to clean.

Doesn't this style make a dark room gloomy?

That risk exists, and you counter it with the balance between light and dark. Keep large surfaces such as walls and floor light, and use the deep shades only in furniture and upholstery. That way you get the richness of the colour without the room closing in.

What is the difference between ceramic and marble-look HPL?

Ceramic is a fired slab that is scratch-resistant and heat-resistant, and feels like stone. Marble-look HPL is a pressed material with a printed top layer, lighter in weight and lower in price. From a distance they look very similar; up close you can see and feel the difference in the depth of the pattern.

Can I mix bronze and black?

You can, as long as you clearly give one of the two the leading role. For example, choose bronze bases for the chairs and keep black for smaller details. If you spread them equally across the room, it looks accidental rather than chosen.

How long does it take for my table to be delivered?

The delivery time varies per model and is stated with each product on the website. Because we make to order, it also depends on the material and the chosen size. If you order several products, we try to deliver everything in one delivery.

Finally

Hotel Chic is a style of restraint. You choose fewer pieces, but you choose them for their material, and that is where the feeling comes from.

View the Hotel Chic furniture collection or configure your own table. Fabrics are hard to judge on a screen, so come and feel them in one of our furniture stores or book a store appointment in advance.