How to Decorate Your Bedroom for a Romantic Night

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Do you have a romantic night planned with your significant other? Make it special by decorating your bedroom to focus on love and intimacy. It doesn't take much to turn your bedroom into a cozy love nest! Read on to discover the best tricks to transform your space into a luscious treat for all five senses.

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Use soft lighting to help set the mood.

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    Low light in warm tones creates a feeling of privacy and intimacy. Place your lights along the outside walls of the room to enhance the relaxed feeling of the room. [1] Fairy lights are another inexpensive option for low light.
    • To set the mood even further, swap out your regular bulbs for colored bulbs . Red and purple light build feelings of love, romance, and intimacy.
    • Extend your soft lighting into the bathroom as well—there's nothing like that bright overhead bathroom light to put a damper on the mood! Plug in a small lamp to provide enough light while still keeping things mellow.
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Place candles throughout the room.

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    Candles of different heights and colors create more texture and ambiance. If you're buying candles specifically for the occasion, go for LED candles —they're safer and more economical since you can use them over and over. [2]
    • Keep candles towards the perimeter of the room and make sure they're on a stable surface, especially if you have open flames.
    • If you're using scented candles, make sure the scents complement each other (like sandalwood and rose) and you don't have more than one or two—you don't want them to be overpowering.
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Light incense or scented candles.

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    Patchouli and rosewood are known as aphrodisiacs. Jasmine and cherry blossom are other romantic options that help put you in the mood for love. [3] Tread lightly with the sense of smell—you don't want to be overpowering. But a single scented candle or stick of incense can enhance the romantic atmosphere.
    • If an open flame makes you nervous, put a couple of drops of essential oil in a vaporizer instead.
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Spread rose petals on the bed.

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    Real rose petals can get pricey, but artificial rose petals provide the same ambiance at a fraction of the cost. Arrange the petals in a heart shape on the bed, scatter them around the bed, or create a path from your front door for your partner to follow straight to your romantic scene. [4]
    • If your partner loves flowers, add a few long-stem roses for an extra dramatic touch. You might set them in a vase beside the bed or lay them on the pillows—just be careful of the thorns!
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Add a canopy over the top of your bed.

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    You don't need a canopy bed frame to have a romantic canopy. Buy a bed canopy that's specifically designed to hang from the ceiling and drape the fabric around the sides of the bed. [5]
    • Hang curtains or even sheets from the ceiling for another option. Drape the fabric loosely so that it billows around the bed.
    • Add layers of drapes to your windows to create a more romantic scene.
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Layer different textures of bedding.

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    When you make the bed, flip the sheet upside down. Then, you'll get the front side of the decorative hem when you flip the sheet over the blanket. If your sheets are smooth, put a woven or textured blanket over top, then add a cloud-like comforter. [6]
    • Throw blankets are a great way to add texture as well—try one in faux fur or velvet.
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Pile the bed high with pillows.

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    to create points of interest. Different covers or pillow shams add texture and variety as well. If you don't have extra pillow shams handy, wrap a pillow in a blanket. You could even use a sweater or shirt and tie the sleeves around the pillow to hold it in place. [7]
    • Put your largest pillows in the back to anchor your display. Then gradually work out to the smallest pillows in front.
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Set out a chilled bottle of champagne.

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    If you and your partner enjoy a little alcohol, there's no doubt that champagne should be your drink of choice for your romantic evening. Chill the bottle ahead of time so it's ready to go, and set it out with two matching flutes.
    • Strawberries and chocolate are other sexy treats you can have available if you think you and your partner are going to get the munchies. Besides, playing around with chocolate syrup can be a lot of fun.
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Arrange your supplies so they're close at hand.

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    Regardless of what you have planned, you want everything to be ready to go—there's nothing sexy about hunting for something you need. Line your basket with a piece of cloth that matches your color scheme (washcloths or hand towels work great for this purpose).
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Hang mirrors to add depth to your room.

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    Place your mirror so that it's reflecting back to you a part of your bedroom scene that you like the best. [8] Reflecting small lights and candles can also make the room feel brighter.
    • Place a mirror facing the bed if you're not shy—many couples find it sexy to watch themselves in the mirror.
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Play soft music in the background.

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    R&B and jazz are commonly considered pretty sexy and romantic genres, but go with what you and your partner enjoy. If you're creating a playlist, include songs that are meaningful or significant to you as a couple. [9]
    • Keep the volume low enough that the music is just noticeable. If you're using the speakers on your phone, make sure you turn off notifications so you don't get interrupted!
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    Take time to remove any items from your bedroom that put you into a mind fog, like your laptop or your work-from-home desk.
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      • Make sure you clean and dust your bedroom before you get started decorating! [10] Remove anything that isn't related to your romantic evening—you can always put it back later if you need to.
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      • Use romantic colors, such as reds, purples, and pinks, to communicate love and romance. Warm colors generally invoke comfort and warmth, so they work great to promote intimacy. [11]
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      • Into feng shui? Place everything in pairs to reinforce your unity as a couple. For example, if you're decorating with flowers, you could place a small vase with the same number of blooms on each bedside table. [12]
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