As with love, good design makes life better and current trendsetters are swooning over romance. Whether in fashion, pop-culture or home decor, a little lust is making its way into our thoughts, one steamy suggestion after another. Bring romance into your home with these tempting tips from interior designer, Dov Goldstein, Director of the Interior Design Show.
Flower power: An obvious choice, but nothing says love more than the addition of flowers in your home decor. The trick is to make the arrangement special. A single perfect rose poised in a blood-red vase would be the jewel in any room.
Trip the light fantastic: Whether you like overt opulence or subtle sophistication in your home design, a chandelier is an absolute must for creating that romance reminiscent of the late 18th century. Use one with a dimmer switch so you can set the sensual mood. If you don't want to go to the extent of adding a chandelier, be sure to light your room with candles.
Scent-sational: The power of scent should never be underestimated. Like the perfume of a first love becomes an unforgettable memory, a home resonate with a delicious smell is key. Try India Hicks' new Island Home and Body Collection for Crabtree & Evelyn. Infused with sandalwood and essence of Spider Lily, it transports you into a fantasy-land with one sultry sniff.
Sexy sounds: Place a discreet stereo in your living room or bedroom that is out-of-sight to the eye. With the soft sounds of Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald wafting throughout the house, it creates a relaxed and ever-inviting environment.
Feather a nest: Super-soft bedding for the bedroom is undeniably romantic. Think elegant duvet covers and creamy linens that are silky to the touch. If decadence is in your budget, try a cozy cashmere blanket or whimsical feather throw pillows.
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You have got to be pulling my leg! Is this truly an article on how to romanticize your home OR is it an extremely clever marketing article to have consumers buy more useless articles for our home that will go unnoticed and simply suck up our dollars that would be better used towards couple counselling or investing in activities that you and your parnter participate in? Communication, openness, honesty and flexibililty is the key to romance for couples not some damn candle. come on, please spare me the capitalisic bravado!
...says the single women.
...says the single woman.
that was for cherrian. the article is so very true.
You have got to be pulling my leg! Is this truly an article on how to romanticize your home OR is it an extremely clever marketing article to have consumers buy more useless articles for our home that will go unnoticed and simply suck up our dollars that would be better used towards couple counselling or investing in activities that you and your parnter participate in? Communication, openness, honesty and flexibililty is the key to romance for couples not some damn candle. come on, please spare me the capitalisic bravado!
Sorry Cherrian but if you didnt have so much anger in you, you would see the point! As a Gramma who has been married to the same wonerful man for 54 years, I truly know that your home is what you are - and a cozy,clean,relaxing home (including mood lighting or candles) is one of the secrets to a happy home.
Haha, I am not angry. I am not single, shockingly enough to those of you who think otherwise I am married with a wonderful partner! I do apologize if anyone was offended by my realism (aka to some of you, anger) but these articles really annoy me, they always concentrate on bandaid solutions instead of sound, sage advice. Sure, one's home can be 'enhanced' by items but lets stop accepting capitalist marketing as 'words to live by' and start concentrating on ourselves and our relationships with not only our partners but our friends. And for those of you who are going to jump on the bandwagon pointing accusatory fingers at me for being an non-believer of fancy candles to spark romance back into a relationship, perhaps actually stop the purchasing and ask your partner what they want, need or desire!
Haha, I am not angry. I am not single, shockingly enough to those of you who think otherwise I am married with a wonderful partner! I do apologize if anyone was offended by my realism (aka to some of you, anger) but these articles really annoy me, they always concentrate on bandaid solutions instead of sound, sage advice. Sure, one's home can be 'enhanced' by items but lets stop accepting capitalist marketing as 'words to live by' and start concentrating on ourselves and our relationships with not only our partners but our friends. And for those of you who are going to jump on the bandwagon pointing accusatory fingers at me for being an non-believer of fancy candles to spark romance back into a relationship, perhaps actually stop the purchasing and ask your partner what they want, need or desire!
I think that you could express your opinions in a calm, less antagonistic way. Then you wouldn't have people thinking you are angry or have a chip on your shoulder.