5 Ingredients to a Romantic Bedroom
See how to use all the senses to create your most romantic sanctuary
Is your bedroom romantic? I was recently asked by a journalist to give my input for creating a romantic bedroom. I said that in order to create a completely seductive space we need to arouse our five senses: touch, sight, smell, hearing and taste. I asked a few of my friends for their opinions, too. Their top three:
1. Don’t skimp on the size of your bed. Go for the king size if you have the room.
2. Keep your bed made. A clean well made bed is very appealing.
3. Do not place gym equipment in your bedroom.
Do those things and get your five senses going and soon you will hear "Je t'aime de tout mon coeur." (I love you with all my heart). Here's how to get started:
1. Don’t skimp on the size of your bed. Go for the king size if you have the room.
2. Keep your bed made. A clean well made bed is very appealing.
3. Do not place gym equipment in your bedroom.
Do those things and get your five senses going and soon you will hear "Je t'aime de tout mon coeur." (I love you with all my heart). Here's how to get started:
Touch. Bedding is very alluring when it looks like a fluffy cloud. Think about a luxe hotel you may have stayed at. Replicate it using a soft down comforter. I try to stay away from comforters that have lots of different colors and patterns in master bedrooms. It can be distracting and clutter your mind.
Treat your body right by using soft sheet sets. Look for sheets made of high quality cotton yarns, like Egyptian, Pima, or Supima cotton that gets a smoother and durable thread because they are long stapled fibers creating a softer feel; And look on the product label for 'combed cotton' -a process that removes shorter staple fibers. Bottom line is, the best way of figuring out if a sheet is smooth enough is to open the package and feel it. Be sure to look at the care instructions to see how they are laundered.
1. Sight. Create a haven with harmonious color combinations. I like gray-blues because they are relaxing. Complete the palette with crisp or creamy whites and sheers over hard window treatments to soften the look.
Another harmonious combo: tans with accents of spicy orange and greens. Don't skimp on the drapes. Add volume to your windows with extra widths of fabric.
For a luxe look, try using tone-on-tone fabrics and paint in a soft neutral palette with silver finishes. I can imagine a crystal chandelier hanging in front of the bed. Use extra throw pillows to layer on plushness to the bed.
Try adding a candle chandelier for a look of real candles. How romantic! Or change out your exposed bulbs to flicker flame bulbs to create a similar feel.
Turn off the bright overhead light; soft light is much more flattering! Use table lamps with low wattage bulbs and dimmable wall sconces. Add some glamour by hanging a dimmable chandelier.
Layer your windows with hard treatments like blinds or shades, along with drapes that have black out lining. This combination will shut the world out so you can concentrate on your romance. Silk or velvet drapes are soft looking.
Mirrors create wonderful reflective surface that adds depth. If you already have a television in front of your bed, hang a floor length mirror on the wall to the side. You can get a look similar to this with IKEA's MONSTAD mirror.
2. Smell. Fragrance-scented candles grouped together can resemble a romantic fireplace. Choose a scent that suits your style. Test them out at the store by closing your eyes and imagining you are at your favorite vacation destination. Which scent best brings back those vaca memories?
GenevaLab Sound Speaker, Medium
3. Hearing. Music is a vital part of a romantic moment. These days we don't need to find a place for large speakers. With this Genevalab Sound Speaker near your bed, you can have classic ballads playing in a second! Just plug our ipod in. It has a remote control and iphone adaptor, and a digital radio with alarm clock. Love that it brightens on hand contact and comes in a choice of three gloss colors: white, red and black.
Shut the door. Always keep your bedroom door closed. Keep the noises of the washing machine, telephone, kids and pets out!
3. Hearing. Music is a vital part of a romantic moment. These days we don't need to find a place for large speakers. With this Genevalab Sound Speaker near your bed, you can have classic ballads playing in a second! Just plug our ipod in. It has a remote control and iphone adaptor, and a digital radio with alarm clock. Love that it brightens on hand contact and comes in a choice of three gloss colors: white, red and black.
Shut the door. Always keep your bedroom door closed. Keep the noises of the washing machine, telephone, kids and pets out!
Taste. What is sexier than a late-night champagne and snack in bed? Chocolate is considered an aphrodisiac and goes perfectly with champagne. Keep a large tray handy for refrigerator finds you want to carry up to the room.
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