From ‘bad hotel’ to five-star suite: Lisa and Rosco transform bedroom into luxury space

Lisa and Rosco poured $30,000 into their guest suite only for the judges to liken the bedroom to a “bad hotel”.

All the structural bones were there, but the room lacked any warmth. Enter Redo Room week and Freedom styling consultant Kirsti to help transform it into a high-end space.

Lisa and Rosco chose smart changes straight away, replacing basic round sconces with travertine lights, and swapping a standard bed setup for a wall-to-wall headboard.

To bring depth to the space, Kirsti encouraged the pair to embrace one of the season’s biggest interior trends: chocolate brown.

“It’s stunning and gorgeous,” Kirsti said of the popular colour.

Kirsti shared a few other pieces of styling wisdom including contrasting the colour of the bedside tables to the headboard and adding a rug to glamourise the space.

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But her biggest piece of advice was about knowing when to stop staging. Spotting an artificial-looking sleeping mask placed decoratively on the bedside table, Kirsti didn’t hesitate to deliver a gentle reality check.

“I want you to pop [the sleeping mask] that on when you go to bed tonight and never put it back it [on the table] again,” Kirsti said with a laugh.

Lisa and Rosco’s bedroom reset proves that high-end design isn’t about spending more – it’s about being intentional.

Here is how to take any bedroom from generic to genuine five-star luxury.

Go big on scale

Scaled-up pieces of furniture and styling command the room.

An extra-wide or wall-to-wall upholstered bedhead frames the entire sleeping zone, immediately making the ceiling feel higher and the room grander.

A rug in the bedroom should never be a postage stamp. Choose a generous size that extends at least 60cm to 90cm beyond both sides and the foot of the bed to anchor the space and add a touch of indulgence.

Less is always more

The fastest route to a “bad hotel” vibe is leaning into forced props or clutter that serves no functional or aesthetic purpose.

Skip staged props like folded robes or excessive knick-knacks. A nightstand should feature only a few intentional objects: a sculptural lamp, a textured dish for jewellery and perhaps a small ceramic vessel or hardback book.

Negative space allows beautiful architectural details – like Lisa and Rosco’s organic travertine sconces – to take centre stage without visual competition.

Layer textures for maximum luxury

Five-star luxury is as much about touch as it is about visual appeal.

Step away from stiff, polyester cushions. Instead, invest in textural bouclé or velvet materials and stick to a considered layout.

Drape a heavyweight wool or waffle throw across the foot of the bed to introduce another layer of texture. It will complete the look without making the bed look overly formal.

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