How to Create a Romantic Bedroom

Creating a romantic bedroom is all about comfort, color and creating an atmosphere of relaxation and passion. Here are a few tips on how to create a romantic bedroom.

Things You'll Need

• Throw pillows in muted colors
• Fluffy bed pillows
• Lamps
• Scarves
• Heavy drapery
• Candles
• Fluffy duvet cover or comforter

Instructions

1. Make the bed. Choose muted colors rather than bright colors for your bedding. You want the room to be relaxing and romantic--not jarring. Good colors for a bedroom include dark maroon, beige, mauve, sage green and muted yellow. Fluffy bed pillows, comforters and throw pillows will create an enticing bed.

2. Cover the windows in heavy draperies of one solid color. The color of the draperies should complement the bedding, but not be of the same pattern as the bedding--therefore solid colored draperies work best.

3. Choose the lighting. Choose lamps with muted lampshades that complement the bedding and the draperies. Use bulbs that are a lower wattage than those you use in the rest of your home, as lower wattage lighting creates a more romantic atmosphere.

4. Drape scarves over the lamps. This creates an even more subdued lighting situation that will complement the romantic theme of your bedroom.

5. Place candles around the room. This will ensure a relaxed setting and add to the luxurious feel of the room.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't go overboard on room accessories, as clutter is not romantic