How to Make a Room Cozy & Romantic
Interior design and remodel on a budget are some of the more popular topics today, especially on television shows. You, too, can do it yourself and create a cozy and romantic haven in your living room or bedroom with a few simple steps. Involving different senses encourages awareness and lends to a more inviting space. Choose a color palette and get ready to transform your space into a personal oasis. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Blinds or heavy drapes
- Small pillows
- Decorative throws
- Scented candles and candleholders
- Background music
Instructions
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Choose accessories in a palette of coordinating colors that best suits the function of the room. Dramatic, deep reds ramp up passion in the boudoir, while shades of blue and neutrals are restful and more appropriate for creating a relaxing atmosphere, whether in the bedroom or living room. Earthy browns create a cozy warmth in any room.
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Engage your sense of sight by installing window treatments that match your chosen color scheme and allow you to control the amount of light in the room. Drawing the blinds or drapes creates a cozy feel even during the sunniest part of the day. After sundown, open the blinds or curtains to let in the moonlight.
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Cater to your sense of touch by adding soft, plump pillows and coordinating textured throws. Use these accents to explore your wild side with warm-hued animal prints or rich, ethnic-inspired fabrics that complement or contrast with your main color scheme.
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Use the room's natural focal point, such as a fireplace or window that offers an extraordinary view, to your advantage when arranging your furniture. For large rooms with many pieces of furniture, create several smaller groupings of chairs and sofas. Placing furniture closer together encourages more intimate discussions. In smaller rooms, create a nest-like seating area on one end of the sofa to encourage snuggling. Rest pillows casually in the corner of the sofa and toss the throw blanket over the sofa's arm or back.
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Light some scented candles, preferably in fireproof holders, to involve your sense of smell. Go for a light, pleasing aroma that is not overpowering or heavily floral. Your scent can also tie into your theme, if you have one. For instance, a Far East room in rich purples can be scented with jasmine, while a beach-inspired room is complemented by a fresh, clean scent.
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Treat your ears to some background music. Classical music, light instrumental jazz or ambient new-age music could be played to help complete the transformation of your room into an intimate paradise.
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Tips & Warnings
Keeping the temperature a little lower than normal may help encourage closeness, but take care not to make your room uncomfortably cold or drafty. Personal tastes should be considered to make the room pleasing to all who will reside in the house. While a woman may adore the romance of pink floral patterns, this style might make a man feel out of place and uncomfortable.
Warm colors make a room feel cozier, yet smaller, than cool colors do. Lit candles can be a fire hazard; they should be placed far away from curtains, blankets or other flammable objects and should never be left unattended.
