Romantic bedroom decor is sensual and luxurious

It gratifies the senses and exudes gentle and personal comfort

Romantic bedroom decor is created by the use of curved lines, flowers, pastel colors, floral patterns, soft, drapable fabrics and intimate lighting. Let's take some of these ideas and develop them further.

The Bed and Bedding Are Most Important to Create the Romantic Look

The bed takes center stage in romantic bedroom decorating. No stiff fabrics or hard lines allowed in this area. Of course the ultimate in beds and the first choice of romantics is the canopy bed. If you already have a bed you love and there is no canopy, it is possible to create one by attaching yards of fabric in a rosette or on a hoop to the wall behind the bed. You can find many pictures and examples of how to create this type of canopy by searching for canopy beds and canopy bed ideas or bed drapes on the internet.

Bedding goes a long way towards creating the romantic bedroom decor you are creating. Soft, sensuous to the touch fabrics are a must. Silk and satin sheets may appeal to you. Others prefer the feel of 300 count sheets. Warm, comfortable quilts give a delicious "jump in, curl up, and get comfy" look.

Heirloom bedding is expensive, but goes a long way to creating that romantic look of the past. With the hand crocheted trim and tiny needlework stitching and monograms, you can almost see a young woman creating a trousseau for herself while dreaming of her shining prince on a white horse.

A Large Pillow Collection Speaks of Ease and Comfort

Don't forget to add a large collection of pillows. An abundance of pillows piled high on the bed add a sense of luxury when creating romantic bedroom decor. There should be at least six large sleeping pillows and an assortment of throw pillows of various shapes and sizes. Curves and rounded shapes add more to the decor than square pillows. Squashed, mushy shapes are more appealing. Pillows trimmed with lace, ribbons, and fringe fit into this romantic decorating scheme. Ruffles and floral prints always fit into this type of decor. Embroidered, tasseled, scalloped, these are all pillows that say romantic. White antique linen look particularly spectacular in a romantic bedroom.

Don't feel you must make the bed with tightly pulled sheets, hospital corners, and not a wrinkle in sight. We are living in the age of the "open bed". This is the slightly rumpled, puffy duveted look, with piles of pillows beckoning to us. In the morning on arising, just casually straighten out the comforter or duvet, pile the pillows and you are good to go.

Fabrics and Colors for Romantic Bedroom Decor

The fabrics most often used in romantic bedrooms are soft to the touch and romantic to the eye. Fabrics would be luxurious velvets and velours, mohair, sheer gauzy fabrics, silks and satins. Natural fabrics such as cottons and linens are also a good choice in romantic bedroom decor. A cashmere throw casually draped over an easy chair or across the bed speaks of comfort and romance.

Florals are the pattern used most often in the Romantic bedroom. These florals are usually large outstanding prints. Colors are often soft pastels. Shades of lavender, pale pinks, and calming blues are often chosen.

Draperies can be rich fabric falling in elegant folds tied back with tassels or velvet bows. If you prefer a lighter look, sheer, gauzy fabrics blowing in the breeze also create a romantic mood.

Because there is so much to say about this subject I have separated it in two pages. For more information on Romantic Bedroom Decor, continue reading Tips for Decorating a Romantic Bedroom

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