6 home decorating ideas to awaken your inner romantic

It is the season of love, we are sure your thoughts have turned to romance. And there is no better place to craft your own love story than at home. Romantic home decorating may mean many things to many people. However, most of us can agree that romantic home décor is one that makes you want to snuggle up with your loved one and spend the longest time indoors. Pull together the perfect celebration by amping up the romance all around your house. Here are a few simple décor ideas for adding a romantic flair to your home :

1.Pick the theme colour

Associated with love, passion and lust, red is just the colour you need for a warm and romantic home décor. The Greeks and the Hebrews considered red a symbol of love, while its association with beauty is possibly related to deep red roses being considered the prettiest in the world. Showcase the colour through cushions, rugs, flowers, wall art, and trinkets and treats that quickly become endearing table-top ornaments when displayed sweetly. While red in itself can set a romantic tone in a space (be it darker, richer shades like maroon and crimson, or brighter tones), pairing the colour with elegant neutrals such as white and cream makes for some romantic home decorating too.

2.Think about the setting

If it’s too last-minute to swing a trip to Paris this Valentine’s Day, why not treat your partner or spouse to dinner at home? Create a one-of-a-kind table setting with handwritten notes on red paper featuring a few sentiments about your significant other. Complement the cards with red-and-white dishes, pink napkins, sparkly glasses and cutlery. Or open a bottle of wine with your beloved in the balcony with a DIY floral bouquet as table arrangement. Simply tuck a shallow bowl inside a pretty, shiny colander and fill it with water. Use flowers in three complementary colours. If you have some outdoor furniture in the balcony, throw in some fancy cushion.

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3.Focus on the fabrics

Did you know fabrics can inspire romance too? Cushions or bedsheets in sensuous textures like satin and silk can make romance a part of the package when it comes to home decor. For the perfect romantic decoration for your bedroom, add the word ‘love’ with stencils and fabric paint to a plain throw pillow and place it on your bed. Delicate fabrics like lace or textiles in contrasting textures such as chenille and linen can imbue a room with passion too. Spice things up in your living room by placing fur throws or pillows on a sofa. Use crimson and other hues to red to further inspire romance.

4.Dress up the walls

Time for some wall art DIY—pledge your love again by hanging chalkboards or frames covered in the most romantic of handwritten messages. You can also create a gallery wall containing photos of you and your significant other. Love to paint? Trace hearts onto cream canvas and hang in your favourite spot once dry.

5.Brighten things up

Any romantic home décor is incomplete without a little bling. Hang strings of fairy lights across your mantel, headboard, dresser, bookcases or door frame. Give your living room a romantic glow by placing a table lamp with a soft red light bulb next to your sofa. Or make sure the mood lighting is just right with a chandelier featuring coloured shades.

6.Make it smell wonderful

Try scented candles. Flickering candlelight is even more romantic when it’s presented in the form of a lace-adorned candle. All you need to do is take glass jars, wrap lace around them and insert a tea light in each. Place them all over your home for some romantic vintage décor. Another good idea is to spray your bedding with your favourite scented mist.

Try these easy home decorating ideas to make your space a romantic one.