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Romance can be synonymous with Relaxation House Beautiful Clutter kills romance.  Have you ever tried to relax in a messy room let alone feel romantic?  There are so many clever ways of containing clutter (our daily life) today.  A decorative basket or bench with storage can hold extra blankets, pillows, clothing, work or family papers, etc. A clean room adds a feeling of serenity and with a few pieces of art or sculptures strategically placed the room can have a feeling of romance.  Each item added to the room should invoke the sense of calm , romance , serenity , simplicity . Today's Women and Health Do you remember your last vacation to the beach and how relaxing it was at night to hear the waves?   Or imagine walking through a rain forest or lying lazily along a babbling brook.  Adding a sound machine , aquarium , or a relaxing fountain to your room can invoke some of those memories or feelings. ATGStores.com A so...

Candles and Fresh Flowers aren't the only way to incorporate Fragrance into your room. Candlescapes, Inc. Although candles and fresh flowers are beautiful, they can also be dangerous or expensive.  Instead, try spraying some of your favorite perfume on your sheets.  Don't want to use your perfume?  Try making some l inen water .   Another way to keep or change out your fragrances is to use scented plug-ins.  Potpourri sachets are also nice to keep in your lingerie drawer. Lighting - The word alone can elicit romance. apartment therapy TidyStuff Different types of lighting can be used for a truly romantic feel; replace your old ceiling fan or lighting fixture with a  soft chandelier in the center of the ceiling.  Installing a dimmer switch even if you aren't able to switch out the current ceiling fixture instantly changes the ambiance. Some other options for lighting include placing lamps on the nightstan...

Your Bed should be the focal point of the room Home Design Lover Arbor House Inn Inc. Even though most romantic beds are typically depicted with a canopy, four-poster, or sleigh style, any headboard or artwork above the bed can make an impact.  If you don't have a foot board try using a bench at the end of the bed. Tropical Bedroom design by Atlanta Media And Blogs Anita Diaz for Far Above Rubies If your room will allow, try angling the bed in the corner.  Use a light that illuminates upward behind the headboard or a canopying plant.  Ensure that there are two nightstands, one for each side even if you live alone. Use Fabric Anywhere HGT V Do you remember or have you heard about Jackie Kennedy "wallpapering" an entire room in the White House with silk fabric?  If you're not ready to cover your bedroom walls in fabric, try covering the headboard or the wall behind the bed for added elegance and depth. B...

Do you long for a vacation just so you can sleep in a beautiful room?  Do you wish your bedroom were larger or had an alcove? A romantic bedroom should be luxuriously enjoyed on a daily basis.  Most women only dream of a romantic bedroom thinking the cost would be prohibitive.  Or they think that in order to have that romantic feeling the room must be fussy or full of antiques.  Fortunately, with the generosity of many designers sharing photos of their finished projects, you and I are able to mimic on a smaller scale. A few changes can turn a bedroom into a private oasis.  No need to wait for next year's vacation to enjoy sumptuous linens and beautiful surroundings.  Here are some inexpensive ideas to DIY your romantic bedroom. Paint one wall or the whole room Houzz House Beautiful Stylist Home Indeaninterior.com Choose your favorite color or a color that has always elicited romance.  That color might be ...