A Touch of Romance for Your Bedroom Design
10 ways to make your sanctuary look its best this Valentine's Day
Becky Harris
February 13, 2012
Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia.
Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe... More
Whether you're planning on tucking in with your honey or good read, Valentine's Day is the perfect time of year to add a little zazazu to your bedroom. After all, it's cold outside, it's still getting dark early and the most important person the room needs to look inviting for is you. So take a careful look, clear a little clutter, add a few flowers and look at this list for a few more ideas to help your sanctuary look its best.
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Use restrained pops of color. A clean, light space is restful, and pops of hot pink via the plaid throw and vase full of blooms add that extra Valentine's touch.
Get the lighting right. Dimmable lights help set a mood for romance, or just relaxing.
Make the most of textiles. Soft touches like luxurious bedding, throw rugs, upholstery and drapes create an inviting boudoir.
Go symmetrical and dark. Of course, not everything has to be pastel and fluffy. A darker more streamlined room gives off a sexy vibe.
Make the most of an accent wall. Woodsy wallpaper adds a romantic vibe to this minimalist room.
Make the most of your views. The windows in this room give it a lofty treehouse feel. This room also incorporates a boatload of diverse textures in a contemporary way.
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Light a fire. A cozy fireplace warms a room in more ways than one.
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Turn up the volume, just a notch or two. This room is beautifully and thoughtfully appointed, yet something about the pop of bold color from the bedding and that modern ring chandelier give it just the right touch of saucy shagadelic-ness.
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