Romantic Bedroom Ideas You Will Fall In Love With

Whether you want to spice up your love life with your partner or want to impress a certain someone, get ready to fall madly and deeply in love with these romantic bedroom ideas...

Most of us, if not all, desire a romantic love life. But this can get forgotten if you lead a busy, hectic life. So, if you want to open yourself up to a new relationship or strengthen the bond with your partner, set the mood by choosing a romantic bedroom décor.

It doesn’t have to be all about rose petals and champagne, but long-term items that will last for years – just like your relationship! From good bedding, romantic lighting, colour choices and much, much more, we will have you falling in love all over again with our romantic bedroom ideas.

Make sure your bedroom reflects your relationship or your individuality

First of all, your bedroom should reflect either your and your partner’s relationship or, if you’re single, your personality.

However, if you and your loved one have children, don’t think you should plaster the walls with photographs of them. This is a BIG no-no. Remember that you’re not just “Mum” or “Dad”. Instead, choose photographs of you as a couple: when you were on holiday, at your wedding, etc. Reconnect with who you are as a couple and have a break from your responsibilities. This will make you feel more in tune romantically and more open to reconnecting with each other.

Instead, show your passions and how interesting you are! If you love nature, install a floral mural behind the headboard of your bed, mount framed ballet wall art to show your love for dance, or show your passion for music by displaying your guitar or saxophone! But only focus on one or two interests at the most, or else it might become a little overwhelming!

Find luxurious, comfy bedding

Mural in photo: Executive Political World Map

Choosing good quality bedding is one of the most important factors regarding romantic bedroom ideas. After all, that is where you hope to spend most of your time!

Bedding, of course, depends on taste, so our biggest tip is to choose the ones that feel the best against your skin. If your mattress is a little worse for wear, it is essential to splurge a bit on a new one. Nobody likes a lumpy mattress! Not only will buying a new mattress improve your love life, but it will improve the quality of your sleep.

Secondly, make sure your pillows are just firm or soft enough and that your duvet isn’t too heavy or light. When it comes to your bedsheets, choose soft linen or cotton in a colour and pattern of your taste. And don’t forget to add a throw to throw on the end of your bed, just like in this photo supplied by R Graham & Family Home Improvements. We think that the faux fur blanket is very romantic and the way that it is haphazardly thrown onto the bed makes you want to dive under the covers!

Lighting matters - REALLY matters

When you get in bed at night and the only lighting you have is the highest wattage bulb available, you won’t be in the mood to be romantic! More importantly, many of us want to have lighting that is flattering, so bright bulbs really must be avoided.

Instead, opt for warm, dim lighting to create a cosy, romantic boudoir. Try to have matching bedside table lamps or mounted lamps on either side of the bed to act as book ends. That way, your bed becomes a room within your bedroom, making you feel more closed-off, cosy and safe.

Or, why not choose fairy lights? These can be twirled around your headboard or scattered across a dressing table – both ways will create a romantic atmosphere when all the other lights are out.

Keep your bedroom clutter-free

Mural in photo: Waterlilies: Green Reflections by Monet

You thoroughly planned a romantic meal with wine and candles – the whole shebang - and it went well. You’ve turned on some romantic music, and all is going well. You both make your way into the bedroom, and you hear a scream! Your heart's-desire has just stepped onto a plug! Ouch… That is why making sure your bedroom is clutter-free is SO important!

To start de-cluttering your bedroom, make sure everything has a purpose or is often used. If they aren't, store them away tidily or donate them to your local charity shop. After all the efforts of making your bedroom romantic, you don’t need useless junk to get in your way. Start with piling all your clothes onto the bed and deciding which ones you want to keep and which can be donated. If you don’t love it or wear it at least every month, get rid of it. Then, begin carefully and strategically folding and storing away your most treasured items. Afterwards, move on to ornaments, framed photographs etc. Which ones are must-keeps and which have you grown tired of? Be selective and only keep what you love so that you are surrounding yourself with your favourite items and not just things that are there because they just are!

Hang heavy curtains and forget the world…

A curtain, when put in the perfect position with the right shape and colour, can enhance the mood of your bedroom. But more importantly, choosing good-quality, thick curtains will not only last for years, but they will block out any unflattering light and create a sense of privacy that you need when feeling romantic.

If you want added privacy and you want to improve the quality of your sleep by making your bedroom even darker, choose blinds as well as curtains. Wooden Venetian blinds are trendy and add a classic touch to any room. Roman blinds are also a great choice as they provide a minimalist look for those who aren't fans of thick or heavy curtains.

Think about fragrance (a very important romantic bedroom idea)

You may not have thought about it, but the smell of your bedroom can alter the mood! Gorgeous floral scents or soothing woody smells, such as sandalwood, are always a great choice, especially when love is in the air!

It’s common sense, but open up those windows and let some fresh in! If you want to go one step further, choose floral-scented reed diffusers or candles to freshen up the air. Or, why not have a vase of scented flowers, such as roses, in your bedroom? Not only will they add a subtle, sweet smell, but they will also ooze romance!

Make sure the bed is the focal point of the room

When it comes to romantic bedroom ideas, one (if not the most) important tip is to make sure the bed is the main focus of the room. It is called a “bed” room, after all! If your room layout allows you, make sure the bed is facing the door so that when you walk into the room, you are facing your pillows.

Feng shui rules also stress the importance of ensuring you can get into the bed from either side. Beds should only be pressed up against the wall in children’s bedrooms. If you are single and seeking a relationship, this is incredibly important as it shows your openness to a new relationship.

Another way to draw the eye to the bed when you walk into the room is by installing a feature wall behind it. This bedroom wall art will act as an extension of your headboard and also allow you to show your sense of style.

Create a romantic setting with a wallpaper mural

Mural in photo: Venice wallpaper from our extended range

As mentioned previously, this gorgeous Venice wallpaper acts as a fabulous extension of the bed’s headboard, making the bed the main focus of the room. Not only this, but this Italian city wallpaper sets the perfect romantic mood in customer Bernadette’s bedroom.

Whether you find the streets of Paris, Roman architecture or the Swiss Alps romantic, we have a vast travel wallpaper collection to really set the mood. Paired with luxurious bedding, a crystal chandelier and faux fur scatter cushions, this Venetian-themed bedroom really does spell out ROMANCE!

Make a decadent romantic bedroom with a free-standing tub!

Mural in photo: Jasmine Pastels

Why not install a free-standing bath in your romantic bedroom? If you have the spare money as well as the spare room in your bedroom, a bathtub really adds luxury and oozes romance!

What can be more romantic than sharing a bubble bath scattered with rose petals paired with champagne and chocolates? Not only romantic, but we love how this gorgeous room looks like a tranquil spa experience!

Choose antique-style wallpaper for vintage romance

Mural in photo: The Times of the Day, 1899

One of the gorgeous ways to bring romance into your bedroom is to opt for a vintage theme. And this doesn’t mean the room needs to look like it belongs in a museum. It’s about choosing a tasteful mix of modern and antique-style décor for a beautiful cocktail of the old and new design.

For instance, the combination of the modern white bedding, wardrobes and rattan rug works perfectly with the contrasting early 20th-century wall art. Our The Times of the Day, 1899 wallpaper designed by the renowned Alphonse Mucha, oozes romance. Each lady depicts the time of the day from the early morning to the night. All beyond pretty and romantic, these stunning figures will create a sense of romance from bygone times into the room…

Match bedding to your wallpaper

Mural in photo: Dark Chinoiserie

One of the most effective ways to create balance and harmony in your romantic bedroom (two factors that are also important in a relationship) is to match your bedding to your wallpaper. Look how perfect the dusty pink, dark grey and white bedding looks! Created by one of our customers, My E17 Home, this romantic bedroom has used our Dark Chinoiserie mural perfectly! They couldn’t have been more spot-on when matching the bedding to the walls.

The best way to match your wallpaper to your bedding is to take a photo of the wallpaper with you when shopping for bedding. Make sure the photo is taken in daylight and is the most accurate representation of the colours. Then when you’re in the home interiors store, you have your photo to pair up with the bedding you most like!

Keep things simple

Mural in photo: In Full Bloom

Following on from decluttering a space, make sure the décor choices you make aren’t overwhelming. Having a detailed wallpaper mural, such as this In Full Bloom wallpaper, is an absolute must, but make sure the rest of the room is simple. You don’t want too many distractions in a romantic bedroom for an apparent reason!

Choose simple white bedding, leafy green plants and a few pieces of furniture. Not only will this create a simple and calm room, but it will make the space appear larger as well! Leaving more room for romance…

Be luxurious with a dark interior design

Mural in photo: Anemone bouquet

Often, we lean towards light and fresh colours in a bedroom, assuming that this is perfect for this romantic space. But this isn’t always the case. If you want to create a “boudoir” rather than a simple bedroom, always be bold with dark tones…

Dark bedding, dim lights and dramatic and huge dark floral wallpapers are all factors that will aid your romantic room… Don’t forget to mirror the dark floral feature wall by choosing dark flower scatter cushions and even a lamp!

Choose soft colours for the walls

Mural in photo: Romantic Flower Chandelier

Harsh colours such as bright orange, neon yellow and lime green will undoubtedly lower the romantic levels. You don’t want to shock the system when thinking about romantic bedroom ideas, so instead, soft colours are essential. Lilacs, pastel blues, creams and blush tones are the ideal choices when creating a romantic boudoir!

If you struggle to incorporate colour into your bedroom and are bored of white walls, why not install a floral wallpaper like our Romantic Flower Chandelier? The gentle blush tones and pastel greens in this flower mural are not over-facing and will undoubtedly help to create a feeling of romance.

Love our tips on romantic bedroom ideas? Leave a comment below and tell us which one worked best for you!