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February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day


But shouldn’t romantic settings be a part of people’s lives all year?
February 14 is when the florists and the candy stores and jewelry counters get lots of attention.
However, the intimacy of romance is often centered in the bedroom. Is yours an invitation for romance or so neuter it’s uninspiring?
Too often for longtime marrieds, romantic bedrooms aren’t high on the list. Maybe they should be?
Here are some suggestions for making your bedroom more sensuous …set the scene of snuggling together with loving words.


Mood Lighting 
Wired-in lighting …in the form of pendants, as seen here, or plug-in -wall lighting …can free up your bedside table. Help your space feel luxurious with artfully placed lighting for maximum tranquility and quality time with the one you love. Think flowers, candles, and charming frames and stay away from working in your bedroom. Pendant lights should not be bright and in your face. Think flexible wall sconces with swing arms and adjustable heights.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/miami-modern-condo-design-modern-bedroom-miami-phvw-vp~95009679
Janet Patterson Interior Design


https://www.houzz.com/photos/complete-home-redesign-transitional-bedroom-boston-phvw-vp~128471085
Renovation Planning & Interiors
Metallic touches
There can be an overdose of metallic in your bedroom with chandeliers, floor lamps, sconces and mirrors. Pick up more brass tones with gold, mustard yellow blankets and pillows. Think fine linen sheets, silk pillow covers.
https://www.houzz.com/photos/southwest-minneapolis-addition-eclectic-bedroom-minneapolis-phvw-vp~127707321
Schrader & Companies


Draperies
Floor to ceiling draperies not only add drama but in silk and velvet fabric they inspire passionate thoughts. Oversize drapes lift the eye and highlight the ceiling. They surround you in lushness.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-houzz-moody-wall-treatments-and-eclectic-style-in-austin-eclectic-bedroom-austin-phvw-vp~129421830
Kristin Laing

Beddings
Sumptuous fabrics are so cozy they invite you and your loved one to linger in each other’s arms. Think fur throws, area rugs, very soft light bulbs in warm colors.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/shades-of-white-master-bedroom-traditional-portland-phvw-vp~84793616
Du interiors ©Elle M Photography

https://www.houzz.com/photos/miami-beach-modern-condo-modern-bedroom-miami-phvw-vp~115186759
Kay Story Interiors

https://www.houzz.com/photos/complete-home-redesign-transitional-bedroom-boston-phvw-vp~128471057
Renovation Planning & Interiors
Paint or Wallpaper
These can change the mood of any room, particularly the master bedroom. As a designer, I believe wallpaper can work for everybody! There are so many choices to create a cozy feeling.


https://www.houzz.com/photos/glam-master-suite-transitional-bedroom-phvw-vp~88287960
Rejoy Interiors, inc

https://www.houzz.com/photos/a-colourful-london-home-contemporary-bedroom-london-phvw-vp~10147704
Turner Pocock

Don’t forget lingerie. Chocolates. A glass of wine. Need we say more?

Inspired? I can help you get there!

Du interiors

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