Designers Share the Paint Colors That Make Homes Feel Like Luxury Hotels
Bring boutique hotel style home with these designer-approved paint colors.
The best hotels are places where you can truly unwind. But what distinguishes a memorable hotel from a so-so one is often the design choices. We tapped designers to share their favorite hotel-inspired paint colors from gorgeous properties around the world. These stylish hotels don't shy away from bold colors and textures.
Experts say these hotels can serve as inspiration for your bedroom at home. Sure, you may not have room service or a balcony overlooking the ocean at home, but you can still make your bedroom feel like a trendy hotel with the right paint color.
Many of these paint colors lean into the earthy vibrancy trend, with shades like deep mossy greens, natural grays, and deep pinks. If you prefer something a little brighter, look to some of the playful shades used in boutique hotels. Bright teals and deep blues remind you that you're on vacation as soon as you open your eyes in the morning.
Below, experts share their favorite hotel-inspired paint colors to spark ideas for your bedroom makeover. If you're looking for more tips to make your bedroom feel like a luxe hotel, read up on the tricks designers use to make bedrooms feel more expensive.
Sherwin-Williams’ Shade-Grown SW 6188
At the Atticus Hotel in McMinnville, Oregon, guests rooms are awash in Sherwin-Williams’ Shade-Grown, a moody dark green. For Christina Tello, who designed the hotel, this dramatic hue is meant to evoke the dreamy quality of the hotel’s surroundings. “We used a Pacific Northwest color palette to lean into the moody tones of Oregon,” says the Portland-based designer. “It was part of adding warmth and intimacy to the rooms, we wanted people to feel embraced and cozy."
Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note 2129-30
When most people think about connecting a bedroom to its natural surroundings, they often turn to a shade of green. However, as seen in the guest rooms at Populus Seattle, a blue period can be oh-so-stylish. According to Curioso, the design collective who transformed the carbon-positive property, using Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note in the bedroom pays homage to the Northern Cascades and Puget Sound that define the Pacific Northwest.
Benjamin Moore’s Coral Dust 2173-50
Baltimore-based hotel Ulysses famously coats its guest rooms in soft, muted shades of blue green, yellow, and pink; however, if you want to look at your bedroom through rose-colored glasses, try Benjamin Moore’s Coral Dust. According to Xavier Donnelly—creative director at Ash, the hotel’s parent company—Coral Dust and Benjamin Moore’s Bewitched are seen throughout the property. “They are potent, yet tranquil,” Donnelly adds. “Shades of each are present not only on the walls but also in the drapery, upholstery, carpets, and lighting. They create an interior that feels coordinated without being overly matchy-matchy.”
Sherwin-Williams’ Iron Ore SW 7069
At first thought, moody bedrooms might conjure nightmarish vibes, but the premium bedrooms at Drift Santa Barbara encourage you to embrace the dark side. The hotel might’ve used Iron Ore, a dark gray from Sherwin-Williams, but brightened up the space with a woven pendant, light wood frame, and linen bedding. The result: Dreamy, not dreary.
Paint & Paper Library’s Deep Water Green 599
Brights might seem counterintuitive for a relaxing bedroom, but the Savoy Suite at Beaverbrook Town House would respectfully disagree. Here, the British hotel covered its walls in Deep Water Green, a bold teal from Paint & Paper Library. “It channels the glamour of London’s theatreland with an aquamarine palette, velvet seating and framed theatre posters,” says Joseph Hartfield, the hotel’s rooms division manager. “The suite creates a playful yet luxurious backstage-inspired setting that feels both theatrical and intimate.”
Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke No. 47
When Santa Fe-based design firm French & French Interiors was tapped to decorate Hotel Glorieta, they were challenged to bridge the gap between old and new. The building itself dates back to 1976, but it was crucial to give the grounds an updated flair. So, designer Heather French turned to Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke. “We shifted from a yellow-toned white to a deep green to bring depth and mood to the space,” she explains. “Most of the existing pine furniture was retained, but the new color treatment gives it a renewed presence, allowing it to feel more curated and contemporary.”
Benjamin Moore’s Mexican Tile 1194
Experimenting with color for the very first time? Try painting your trim and ceiling a bold hue, as seen in the Fidelity Suite of Cleveland’s Fidelity Hotel. “[Benjamin Moore’s] Mexican Tile was carefully selected to complement the floral wallpaper and furnishings, creating a warm, inviting, and relaxed atmosphere for our guests,” says Eric Conrad, the property’s general manager. “ From the moment they enter the room, the space radiates a welcoming energy, setting the tone for a comfortable and memorable stay.”
Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance journalist who has over a decade of experience in print and digital media. She covers interior design and lifestyle content for a breadth of publications, including Good Housekeeping, Country Living, House Beautiful, Veranda, and more. Her hobbies include themed spinning classes, Netflix, and nachos.
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