Setting up a romantic home is not rocket science. Having a vision for the kind of aesthetic you are all about is key. If you hop onto the internet and search for romantic décor, you’re certain to find frilly bedding, tufted headboards, floral wallpaper – all beautiful and incredibly French, but not exactly modern.
Designing a romantic home in this day and age does not translate to pink or red accents. It is all about well thought out lighting, the use of colours to create a vibe, bringing scents and fragrances into a space to ease the ambience and the use of strategically chosen fabrics and pieces that create a warm and inviting atmosphere where love can bloom.
This season of love, you deserve to have a home where love can flourish and rest, so let’s bring in some romantic décor touches that are beautiful and budget-friendly…
Jewel Tones
Dark spaces aren’t popular on Instagram, and yet there is something about a room drenched in dark and moody jewel tones that makes for the perfect romantic setting. Juxtapose a deep emerald wall with a ruby couch, some plush velvet throw pillows and plants or vases filled with deep-hued florals and ferns for that rich, luxuriant aesthetic. If you don’t want to go all out, a soft amethyst throw draped over your couch and offset by sapphire votives and gold decorative accents will do the trick.
Lighting Mantra
Strategically placed lighting can make or break the essence of a space. And a really romantic touch is investing in a glorious chandelier – it does not have to be huge and imposing, just enough to be a statement piece. When picking a chandelier for a modern space, you could go with an antique lighting fixture that mellows the mood or pick a crisp and sleek modern chandelier that speaks to your tastes. Incorporating more than one kind of lighting is ideal; mix it up with fairy lights in bottles and pillar candles placed in odd-numbered bunches on one or two surfaces in the room.
Fragrant Flourish
Scents and fragrances are essential to a romantic space but keep in mind that some scents cause headaches and nausea, so be sure that the one you pick as a romantic décor for your home suits everyone. Scented candles, essential oil diffusers and aromatic reed fresheners are pretty and sweet-scented and transform a room into a cosy, relaxing haven. Select from a wide range of floral and baked-goods inspired aromas for that perfect fragrant flourish. If you’re not one to experiment, we suggest trusty old vanilla and berry fragrances to set the mood.
Fabric & Textures
Layered fabrics in different textures add oodles of charm and romance to a home. Think ‘soft to the touch’. You’re going to want lush throws lazily draped across your sofa, seats and bed – maybe velvet or soft woven wool – that you want to huddle under with your loved one; shaggy rugs to sink your toes in; and tasselled cushions and furry pillows that feel like laying on clouds. Layering different fabrics is very trendy and can create a dreamy space that you can retreat to every evening.
Floral Fun
We don’t just mean vases filled with flowers on coffee tables when we say floral fun. We actually suggest having fun with florals in this romantic décor – maybe a vintage wallpaper moment for a certain section of a room. Or you could go for printed floral window treatments that stand out. Hanging flower walls are having a moment right now and are so easy to create – just string faux flowers and greens with clear or white thread and hang each garland from ceiling to the floor while covering a small wall to create a floating flower wall – a unique and statement piece of art.