Romantic Bedroom Design Ideas

Take a look at our romantic bedroom design ideas, and turn your bedroom into a boudoir of romance!

Romantic Bedroom Design Ideas

So many romantic bedroom design ideas are often too girly to be suitable for a couple's bedroom. If you're are a single woman, then these ideas might be just what you are looking for. If you share your bedroom with a man, however, there are ways to make your bedroom romantic without making your man feel as if he's stepped into a totally feminine room.

As with any idea, you can pick and choose what you like and adapt any of the design ideas to fit your fancy. As you begin your room makeover, keep the following points in mind.

• Budget- Budget is often the first consideration to any type of remodeling or redesign job. Consider how much money you have to spend and then think about the changes you want to make. There are lots of ways to cut corners. Instead of buying new bedcovers, curtains, etc., visit your local fabric store or search through thrift stores. Check online auctions, such as eBay for deals as well. If you've found items that you like in a local department store, watch for sale prices before you buy.
• Design- Picking a design can involve using your own imagination or browsing through Internet sites, magazines, and design books. You can also check out displays at stores like Linens 'n Things and Bed, Bath, & Beyond for inspiration.

Color Choices

When you consider romantic bedroom design ideas, you may automatically picture soft pinks, lace, and feminine details. Unless you are designing the room for a young girl, however, erase these ideas from your head! There are so many other color choices that say romance!

Neutral Colors

If you're not a fan of bright or dark colors, then why not choose a neutral color for your walls? To add more romance, consider faux finishes or choose a design from your comforter and stencil across the wall or around the light fixture in the ceiling. Because your walls are a neutral color, you'll need to add more romance with the comforter and accessories you choose. Rich reds, dark blues, golds, and chocolates in layers will bring the room to life. Combine a couple of these colors for extra pop, or use variations of the same color to create a balanced yet contrasting appearance.

Deep Colors

Choosing a jewel tone in red, green, blue, or even eggplant adds instant drama to any room. You don't want to overpower the look, however, so go easy on using this color elsewhere in the bedroom, unless you use lighter shades. This color would be a great accent, but choose a complimentary yet contrasting color in the comforter, curtains, etc.

Furniture

If new furniture is in your budget, then look for rich woods of mahogany, cherry, or walnut. Sleigh beds can instantly transform a plain bedroom into a romantic getaway, especially if you choose lush bedding and lots of beautiful pillows that invite a late Saturday morning sleep-in. Add a comfy armchair in a corner with a pretty lamp to read by.

Accessories

The accessories and accent pieces you choose can really play up the whole romantic theme. While it's ok to have a bright light for dressing, etc., you'll want low-light options to create that romantic ambience. Add candles, aromatherapy oil burners, flowers, plants, a beautiful throw rug (this will work well even if you have a carpeted floor), and layered window treatments that allow you to let the sun in or create a dark haven for an afternoon nap. For even more drama, consider draping gauze or netting over the headboard or add a canopy to encase the entire bed.

Additional Sources

For more ideas, check out the following sites:

• Home and Garden TV
• The Budget Decorator
• iVillage

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