| Want to spice up your bedroom to let some | | | | blue and green is very popular. Newer colors like |
| romance in? | | | | pearl, bronze and even gold can really create the |
| Decorating your bedroom for romance doesn't | | | | feeling of luxury and are quite romantic. |
| even have to be difficult or expensive. You can | | | | Remember that all of your senses should be |
| really let your creativity run wild here. | | | | involved for the perfect touch of romance- so |
| The most important thing to keep in mind is that | | | | adding interesting texture for bedding can be |
| you want to soothe all of the senses to both | | | | another opportunity to bring out romance. Velvet, |
| take away other distractions and relax completely. | | | | faux fur and velour are rich, soft to the touch |
| This should be your oasis, your refuge to | | | | fabrics that can be used for comforters, blankets |
| reconnect and enjoy your partner's company. | | | | and throw pillows. |
| A great place to start is lighting. Get rid of the | | | | Peacock Alley is one of the most well-known |
| glare, and you're well on the way to more | | | | luxury bedding makers. |
| romance! | | | | They offer an especially warm, romantic bed linen |
| Candles, candles and more candles can bring a lot | | | | set called the Marrakech Ebony. It features |
| of romance into the bedroom for a pretty small | | | | shades of green, gold and ebony in prints |
| investment. Candles, both large and small, tapered, | | | | reminiscent of the African plains and looks |
| pillar or votives all generate a warm, inviting, | | | | especially romantic when highlighted by candlelight. |
| flickering light to the room. Group them together | | | | 55% linen and 45% rayon create luxurious sheets |
| in several areas of the room for the best effect. | | | | which are easy to care for. |
| Adding a dimmer switch to lighting can also be | | | | The Vienna Ensemble from Peacock Alley is |
| quite effective in designing bedrooms for | | | | 100% Egyptian cotton in white on white featuring |
| romance- and cost very little as long as you can | | | | eyelet lace. Euro sham, coverlet, boudoir pillows |
| install it yourself. It isn't as difficult as you might | | | | add wonderful interesting detail to the bedding |
| think! | | | | which brings back the romantic 1800s. |
| Placing mirrors to reflect your softened light will | | | | And if you'd prefer to keep your expenses down |
| add more depth to your bedroom. | | | | abit, then you could go for the shabby chic |
| Window dressings that are plush and appealing | | | | approach, which means focusing on your own |
| should darken the room and prevent lights from | | | | sense of style, mixing just about any romantic |
| traffic or other external noise from interrupting | | | | touches into the bedroom- as long as the overall |
| the romantic mood you are creating. The window | | | | result is soothing and relaxing. You don't have to |
| treatment can match or contrast the bedding and | | | | follow anyone else's idea of romance. Just be |
| often can be found as an accessory to the | | | | creative! |
| bedding set you select. Draperies that billow and | | | | If you really want to go all out, you could add a |
| flow can add a touch of romance to the bedroom | | | | canopy to your bed. You can easily create the |
| as well. | | | | same effect of a canopy bed with about 10 |
| The bed, of course, is the focal point of the | | | | yards of material like linen, silk or satin and four |
| bedroom in most cases, and the bedding you | | | | hooks placed in the ceiling. Simply drape the cloth |
| select for romance can set just the perfect | | | | so that it billows and flows to just above the bed |
| mood. | | | | linens. This touch will enhance any spacious |
| Many people think of silk and satin when thinking | | | | bedroom and can provide a bedroom with low |
| of romantic bedding. Both silk and satin can be | | | | ceilings a more spacious feel. |
| costly and a bit slippery on the bed. The good | | | | Finish your new romantic bedroom with abit of |
| news is that the same luxurious effect and feel | | | | soft music, maybe some potpourri and some fine |
| can be created with 100% cotton sateen sheets | | | | chocolates and champagne, and there you have it! |
| if you don't want the added expense of genuine | | | | You can live in a bedroom that surrounds you |
| satin or silk linens. | | | | with romance every night if you wish. Simply |
| Choose bedding for your romantic bedroom that | | | | bring together your own creation of romantic |
| centers on relaxing, romantic colors. Avoid using | | | | touches and enjoy. |
| too much grey, yellow or pink. Red, black, white, | | | | |
