Choosing to spend the day at home with your loved one for Valentine’s Day is a great idea. But just because you are on home territory does not mean you should slack off. Take some time to decorate your house so it invites good luck for your relationship and makes your partner feel special. Here are some helpful ideas on this.
Tidy up
Whenever you have guests over, even a loved one, it is best to ensure a tidy environment. You want them to feel welcomed and honored in your home, and clean space will encourage this feeling. This works just as well with other occasions so make it the norm. Be sure to get rid of old, unwanted, or broken items to make a pleasing setting.
Make pink your theme
Pink is a color that symbolizes love and happiness. It also adds a romantic mood to the room. Adding pink furnishings like bedspreads, sheets, and curtains is a great way to introduce it into your current color scheme without going overboard. There are sure to be many pick-colored trinkets and decorations on sale around this time, so stock up and place them around the house. Decorate your ceiling with inflated pink balloons and attach sweet notes written on paper and tied to them on a string for your partner to read.
Share memories
Give your loved one a reason to smile by displaying pictures of your past together. You will need to check your photo albums and photo galleries for lovely pictures of your both together over the years. Print them out and clip them onto a string of lights you can hang creatively on a wall. Turn off the other lights and let your journey together be the focal point of the room.
Let your furniture bring you closer
As you prepare for Valentine’s dinner, ensure that the seating arrangements are conducive. Round tables are better for inviting closeness than angled tables placed against a wall. The seats should ideally also be in even numbers, preferably two if just the couple sharing a meal.
Take it outside
If you have a balcony or backyard with some privacy where you can set up a seating area or dining table, do it. Create a romantic setting by adding soft furnishings like pillows, blankets, and a sofa throw. Introduce mood lighting with lanterns and candles. Add a few potted plants for a cozy feel.