Options for a really romantic bedroom

Your personal style and taste will dictate what you consider to be a romantic bedroom.

A really romantic bedroom is full of those things that are luxurious and sensual to you. These items should have personal significance, and do not need to be expensive. Fill the space with things that are comfortable and familiar, such as your favorite poetry, antique vases, soft blankets, and decorative pillows.

When it comes to colors for romantic bedrooms, your personal preferences should be your guide. One common color pallet includes maroons, deep greens, ecru, and gold, while another includes pale shades of safe, ivory, pink, and blue. To create a relaxing and restful environment be mindful not to incorporate more than two or three colors into your design scheme.

The Bed
Both wood and metal beds work well for a romantic decorating style. You can use bed linens to make any bed frame more romantic. Some of the most romantic styles of bed frames include canopy or spire four poster beds. You can create a sense of mystery and romance by draping fabric around your bed. You can create by canopy without having a canopy bed by attaching a round coronet to the ceiling above the bed and draping fabric from it. You want your bed to be inviting and appealing, as it is the centerpiece of your bedroom.

Romantic Bedding and Window Treatments
You can sense the allure from beds that have lots of soft pillows piled on them. Fabrics used for romantic bedding should be soft and luxurious, including velvet, silk, chenille and sateen. One of the most inviting things you can have on your bed is sheets that have just been cleaned.

The window treatments should be constructed from sheer airy fabrics to give the room an airy look and feel. You can create a very romantic look by draping a valance scarf over the top of a curtain rod, allowing the fabric to flow alongside the curtains and pool up on the floor below.

Other Furniture
A great idea for romance is a separate seating area in the bedroom. Think about how fun it would be to cuddle up on a scroll-back upholstered chaise. Another great idea is to have several small accent tables with romantic touches such as candles with an alluring smell or fresh flowers.

You can add to the romantic appeal of the room with the addition of a full-length dressing mirror. You will have the perfect place to apply makeup or write a letter to your love with the addition of an antique-chic secretairé. This piece is incredibly romantic, but also very practical.

Romantic Lighting
Think about incorporating dimmer switches on as many lamps and lights as you can when you are planning your romantic bedroom lighting. You want to be able to use the dimmers switches to adjust the brightness of the light in the room to your mood and needs. Some very romantic lighting fixtures include accent lamps and wall sconces. Candles are probably the most romantic lighting you can have in your bedroom, especially when they are highlighted by beautiful candlesticks. You will get a warm soft glow around the room if you place votives all around the room, especially if they are placed on a silver tray to reflect the light back into the room.

Organization and Clutter
Clutter is a real romance killer. You want to have a well organized bedroom, and remember to always put everything back in its place. Think about using wicker baskets to store and organize your items and add charm to the room.

The room will be most romantic if it includes personal touches throughout, so don’t forget to make it truly your own.