Four budget tweaks to make your home feel like a boutique hotel
GOING for a luxury weekend away is the ultimate treat but it doesn’t come cheap.
If you can’t afford a getaway, here are some budget tweaks that will make your home feel like a posh bolthole.
HEAVEN SCENT: Boutique hotels typically trigger all your senses with amazing smells.
Try hanging some dried eucalyptus in your bathroom.
Baking soda helps absorb foul odours — you can sprinkle it on surfaces such as rugs and carpets and let it sit for an hour before vacuuming.
Then a couple of scented candles in your living space creates a welcoming atmosphere while giving off a lovely fragrance.
The triple wick white woods and tonka bean candle is £8 at Asda and looks and smells far pricier.
WASH RIGHT: Luxury hotels always have the fluffiest towels.
The key to making yours feel super-soft is to cut down on fabric conditioner when washing as it can build up on the fabric.
Instead throw in a cup of white vinegar in your cycle to cleanse it.
And you can keep your bed sheets wrinkle-free by ironing them when slightly damp and spritzing on a little Dylon spray starch, £4, from Sainsbury’s.
DITCH THE DISPOSABLES: An easy little touch that will upgrade your shower, bath and sink areas is to decant some shower, hand gel and shampoos into a sleek pump.
You can currently pick up soap dispensers for £2, down from £8, at Dunelm and choose from a number of colours.
If you want to go a step further, create labels for each.
LIGHT UP: Clever changes to your lighting can make your home feel more upmarket.
Andy Ellis from bathroom firm Posh says: “Swap bright white lights for a warmer tone and opt for LED bulbs.”
In bathrooms, he suggests adding a remote-controlled LED strip under your cabinets for a hotel feel.
You can get a one-metre strip for £5 from Ikea.
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