| Architects may create bedrooms but we all know that | | | | window treatments, as these sets up the 'feel' of the |
| the right bedroom can become a romantic sanctuary | | | | room. To dress up the bed, get a good set of Egyptian |
| as well. In our hectic lives, the bedroom can offer us a | | | | cotton sheets with a high thread count. You'll be |
| place to retreat from the day to day as well as a | | | | thankful for it. And choose a nice bedspread with a |
| place to rekindle a little spark in our romance. | | | | design that you both feel comfortable with. The |
| Unfortunately, a room filled with dirty laundry, flannel | | | | bedspread is a very personal item for both the |
| pajamas and the kid's toys doesn't exactly get one in | | | | women and men, so it's important to choose |
| a romantic mood. Nothing's worse than feeling a little | | | | something that would appeal to both of you. |
| amorous, only to trip over your kid's collection of toy | | | | 4. Use wall art that inspires romance. |
| robots! | | | | You can add an atmosphere of romance to any |
| To set the right mood and create a romantic | | | | bedroom by adding a single piece or a series of wall |
| sanctuary for you and your love, here are the top 5 | | | | art that inspires a feeling of romance. It's that simple! It's |
| tips for creating a romantic bedroom sanctuary. | | | | a true romantic touch for a bedroom to have wall art |
| 1. Get rid of the clutter. | | | | such as photographs, wall tapestries or paintings of |
| Your romantic retreat should firstly be clean and free | | | | any image which represents love or romance to you. |
| of clutter. Clear out all of the junk in your bedroom that | | | | In a bedroom, it's these small romantic touches that |
| isn't related to romance and sleeping. Ensure that | | | | really means a lot. |
| everything is neatly stored away in the closet space | | | | 5. Furniture makes a difference too. |
| to create a sense of space in the bedroom. A | | | | If your budget allows, consider changing the furniture. |
| romantic sanctuary isn't the place to have your home | | | | Outside of the mattress itself, furniture can really make |
| office. You need to resist the temptation to leave a | | | | or break a romantic bedroom. This includes a nice |
| work desk or computer in your bedroom. So put these | | | | headboard and footboard for the bed. If you have |
| in your home office instead. | | | | enough room, you may want to add a couple of chairs |
| 2. Add color to your room. | | | | and a small console table to create a sense of |
| Romance in a bedroom, and in any room for that | | | | romantic space in the room. |
| matter requires a little color. Color is your friend in this | | | | So there you have it. |
| case. Choose shades that you and your loved one | | | | You now have the top 5 tips for creating a romantic |
| both like. Any color except for white on the walls will | | | | bedroom sanctuary. A bedroom that's transformed in |
| have the bedroom feel more warm and intimate. | | | | this way will create an intimate space for you and |
| Apart from the walls, color can be easily brought in by | | | | your loved one to enjoy. So put these tips into practice |
| the fabrics in your bedroom, which we'll come to next. | | | | to create that feeling of romance and intimacy in your |
| 3. Focus on the fabrics. | | | | bedroom. |
| Romantic bedrooms require the right bedding and | | | | |