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How to design a modern-inspired hotel room

Upgrading your hotel interiors can attract new customers looking for a cozy and contemporary style. Get inspired by this houseboat, where carefully chosen furniture, colors, and textures turn compact rooms into relaxing retreats. Smart design updates that translate into happier guests and uplifting reviews.

The deck of a small houseboat hotel floating on water in an urban context. One room with a bed can be seen through a window.
The deck of a small houseboat hotel floating on water in an urban context. One room with a bed can be seen through a window.

A welcoming room that makes your guests go “ahhh...”

Make the most of that first impression with modern furniture, clean lines, and wooden surfaces. An easy way to create a calm overall expression is to pick a neutral base palette for fixtures like walls, floors, wardrobes, and headboard covers. Add a pinch of personality to this classic hotel room decor recipe with just a few bright-colored items.

A hotel room with a SAGESUND upholstered bed, a small workspace, a PAX wardrobe and a chair and vase in bright colours.

Comfort is all in the details

After a long journey, it’s nice to unwind on an inviting and classic SAGESUND bed made with fluffy pillows and sheets. Make your guests feel fabulous with BREDVECKLARE bed linen made from a soft cotton/viscose blend and waffle-textured bathrobes.

Two waffle-textured ROCKÅN bath robes hanging on HÖVOLM racks in a hotel room with light grey-blue EKET cabinets.
A hotel room with a SAGESUND upholstered bed made with BREDVECKLARE bedding next to a bedside table in oak veneer.

A space-saving desk for going online and writing postcards

Every hotel room, no matter how small, needs a workspace. The natural expression of this narrow TONSTAD desk in oak veneer, the sleek desk lamp, and the comfy, upholstered KRYLBO chair all contribute to the modern style of the room. A neat solution that combines productivity with relaxation.

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A TONSTAD desk in oak veneer and a blue KRYLBO chair in a houseboat hotel room with water outside the window.
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Share-worthy, modern hotel room furniture

A gray-beige sofa and armchair in natural fiber create a calm backdrop for pops of color, textures, and patterns – affordable design details that are easy to change and keep fresh. And why not add unique, curious, or local features that inspire your guests to share a pic from your hotel with the world?

A hotel room with a JÄTTEBO 2-seat modular sofa, cushions, coffee tables and a round, orange VARMBLIXT LED table/wall lamp.
A houseboat hotel room with a BUSKBO rattan armchair and a cushion with a blue cushion cover next to a large, round window.

Storage that makes every inch count

When space is limited, functional, customized storage solutions that fit perfectly into your hotel room become even more important. A spacious PAX/FORSAND wardrobe and HÖVOLM rack offer a mix of open and closed storage, keeping everything in order both physically and visually.

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A hotel room with a PAX/FORSAND wardrobe with open and closed storage, a few clothes, hats, hangers and drawers.
A beige wall in a houseboat hotel room with HÖVOLM racks with six knobs and a do not disturb sign with a sailing theme.
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A place for coffee, drinks and holiday planning

Creating a charming little patio is easy with SUNDSÖ tables and chairs in sunny colors – these sturdy, flexible pieces of outdoor furniture are perfect for small spaces. They can easily be folded and put away and also meet the requirements for outdoor public use.

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A houseboat patio overseeing the water with two bright yellow SUNDSÖ outdoor chairs and table and a plant next to a rail.
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How to design a hotel room for day and night in 5 easy steps

These step-by-step tips will make your guests feel welcome, sleep soundly, and have a pleasant stay from check-in to check-out.

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Before you buy

The product(s) referenced in these pages may contain a mix of products developed for commercial and residential use. Please verify individual certifications and related tests for each desired product and exercise discretion with respect to which products are safe and suitable for any intended use before purchasing. Contact IKEA for Business at 888-434-4532 or here for more information about the range.