Create a Romantic Bedroom Retreat

Romantic bedroom decorating means different things to different people, thanks to taste and style. To be truly romantic, a bedroom should be filled with personal luxuries. They do not have to be costly -- they can just be items that have significant personal value.

Romantic items may include antique vases, your favorite novels, a dreamy cashmere or chenille bed throw, or antique lace doilies, anything really that spells comfort and familiarity to you.

Bedrooms can be decorated with warm, cozy colors such as maroons, deep greens, golds and ecrus, or they can be decorated with light, airy colors like pale or dusty blue, pink, sage and ivory.

Whichever color scheme you choose, make sure that you do not use more than two or three colors when decorating, or the room takes on a busy look, rather than a restful atmosphere.

The Bed
When decorating bedrooms, the bed can be either wood, or metal, as both work equally well, and you can make any bed romantic by changing the fabrics and linens.

Canopy or spire four-poster beds are definitely romantic! Being able to drape fabric curtains around the bed creates instant allure and romance.

The curtains can either be attached directly to the rods or draped from a round coronet that is hung from the ceiling above the bed.

The bed is the focal point when decorating a bedroom, so make it very appealing and inviting.

Romantic Bedding and Window Treatments
Beds that are piled with lots of fluffy pillows are very romantic and inviting.

Choose soft, demure fabrics for the bedding, like silk, velvet, or chenille, and pair them with satin sheets for an extra luxurious feel.

And remember that nothing is quite as inviting or romantic as freshly laundered sheets.

Choose curtains and valance scarves in a sheer, airy fabric for a truly romantic feel.

Let the curtains pool up on the floor, and drape the valance scarf across the top of the curtain rod, letting it flow down on either side of the curtains.

Other Furniture
A seating area in the bedroom is a wonderfully romantic idea. An alluring scroll-back upholstered chaise makes a great place to cuddle.

Make sure that you also have some small accent tables scattered throughout the room with vases of fresh flowers or wonderfully romantic scented candles on them.

A full-length dressing mirror hung on a wall is also a great piece that really adds character and charm when decorating romantic bedrooms.

A small antique-chic secretaire makes a great desk to write letters on, as well as a place to apply makeup and perfume and is thoroughly romantic-looking.

Romantic Lighting
When planning the lighting for a romantic bedroom, try to place as many lamps and lights as possible on dimmer switches.

Dimmer switches allow you to control brightness, which is essential when you have romance on your mind!

Wall sconces are especially beautiful and romantic-looking, as are small accent lamps.

And don't forget the candles! Candles placed in beautiful candlesticks are especially romantic.

Scatter votive candles throughout the room for a softer, romantic glow. Put the votive candles on silver trays to reflect the soft light.

Organization and Storage
Nothing kills romance faster than clutter!

Make sure that there is a place for everything, and everything is in its place.

Pretty wicker baskets add character to the room, and are great for organizing everything!

Remember; put some of your personal touches in the bedroom to make the most of your romantic bedroom retreat.

Happy romance!

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