Out of sight, out of mind. This common saying is a perfect example of how a few romantic changes in your home can help your relationship. Candlelight, mementos of pleasurable moments and a few roses can make a subtle, romantic change in your home, yet make a dramatic change in your relationship. If you feel your home needs a quick, romantic pick-me-up try a few of these ideas!
First, simple is usually a safe guideline to follow when creating a romantic environment in your mind. Clutter occupies the mind and is the last thing you want your partner being distracted by. So start out by removing everything but the core furniture from the room you’re decorating.
Next evaluate the furniture that is in the room. Do the colors make you feel romantic or sensual? Does any item need to be replaced? You may want to make a major change and paint a few pieces new colors, throw a slipcover over a sofa, change the curtains or replace an old bedspread. Deciding on a base color and two complimentary accent colors is an easy and fool-proof guide when changing or repainting items.
When you’re comfortable with your base items, go through the items you will decorate the room with. Select only items that invoke a romantic feeling or pleasurable moments. Take care as to which items you let be in your room. Being surrounded by items that you truly love is what helps make your room more romantic.
In addition to the above suggestions, implementing a few of the following ideas can help make your home truly a love nest!
- Choose soft colors like lavender, pink, light blues, grays or white.
- Make good use of candles and candlelight.
- Make sure your room can have a soft-lighting effect.
- Flowers and plants bring romantic life to your room. Ivy type plants add a luscious, romantic quality as well.
- When choosing fabrics, pick fabric that has a soft and luxurious look and feel.
- Replace curtains with wispy, sheer ones.
- Decorate with items of sentimental meaning.
- To create a sensual look, use various shades of purple as accents (bedspreads, candles, flowers, etc.) with white (walls, furniture, etc.) as your base color.
- Remember when in doubt, simple is best.
