Your idea of what a romantic bedroom looks like will depend on your beliefs about romance overall. What generates images of romance for one person doesn’t even light a spark for others, much less a fire. This can be very true even for those who have been together for many years.
Busy lives, demanding jobs, and endless deadlines have all but minimized the notions of romantic bedrooms. Escalating personal and professional demands leave us almost no time for romance or dream-chasing. Clean sheets are a given and a bed that’s made earns high marks for sleeping, but that’s about all.
To really turn up the heat, make your romantic bedroom the inviting oasis you intended for your spouse or partner, use these can’t miss ideas to turn up the heat. In combination, they’ll send a sensually effective signal that your spouse or partner can’t possibly miss. Prepare yourself for an immediate response.
1) Shed some light – While electric lighting has its purpose, it can put a damper on the atmosphere you are striving for. Avoid fluorescents, which create a stark, business-like environment. Use soft lighting in various colors. Decorative oil lamps or antique lanterns can create a dreamy feel. Candles offer wonderfully subtle lighting in any style of romantic bedroom décor. While tea candles will always work, use decorative candles that match your décor.
2) Hint of romance – Just as the oven’s aroma sparks the appetite for food, the fragrance of the bedroom stimulates our senses as well. While bland foods can be sufficient, the aromas from certain dishes can create immediate cravings. Not convinced? Stop by your local bakery first thing tomorrow morning for a cup of coffee. What happens? You’ll end up leaving with the coffee and a plain white paper bag filled with danishes, donuts or some other sweet smelling pleasure.
3) Perfect topping – Security is a residual component when developing and sharing an intimate relationship. The natural progress of the relationship can be advanced by creating a definite boundary signifying its’ importance. A canopy transforms a bed from a piece of furniture into a sanctuary perpetuating closeness and intimacy.
When creating your romantic bedroom, remember to keep your spouse or partner in mind. There are certain predictable risks with any aspect of an intimate relationship. But everything will be fine if the theme you choose expresses appreciation and celebration of the unique bond that is shared between the two of you. A caring and warm romantic bedroom will allow your bond to be strengthened on the spiritual, emotional and physical levels.
