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You are here: Home / Decor / Rooms / How Romantic is Your Bedroom?

How Romantic is Your Bedroom?

February 13, 2011 by Jane F 15 Comments

romantic bedroom - white bedroom with canopy bed by Kara Mann via AtticmagEight ideas for a more romantic bedroom the moment you are redo-ready.

Valentine’s Day is always a good moment to pause and look around and a time to think about a more romantic bedroom. For me,  the master bedroom is one place in the house that’s hardest to change because Mr. AM – who rarely weighs in – has his opinions about our room. Although it was painted more than a year ago I’m less than thrilled with the color. So the master tops my to-do list for Spring when I definitely have plans to repaint. Meanwhile, I’m trying to stand back and make an assessment about whether it’s a romantic bedroom and what else might help increase the comfort level.  To that end, I’ve been keeping an eye out for good ideas – things to tweak or refine – both large and small.  Here are ideas I found that could make a big difference in our space — and then some.

A Sexy New Bed

Something about canopy beds have been calling to me. And while I’m not usually for too much fabric overhead, the gauzy white fabric Chicago designer Kara Mann used to soften up this platform four-poster [top] brings a suggestion of the tropics to a room that’s fairly severe. I do adore the dark floor (although I know it shows every speck of lint.)

romantic bedroom - luxury linen bed designed by Cullman & Kravis via AtticmagSuper Luxurious Bed Linens

The sheets and pillows on this showhouse bed looked so amazing I could easily imagine sliding into those soft, satiny linens every night. The next best thing was this photo, which I’ve been keeping until I’m ready to duplicate the look created by an arrangement of nine pillows on a king-size bed, dressed by Cullman & Kravis. Needed: six regular cases and three matching boudoir pillows and cases. Since  I’m addicted to the Sferra Linens warehouse sales, and watch for sheet-set bargains on eBay as well, it’s basically a  matter of time and opportunity.

romantic bedroom - serene modern bedroom by Campion Platt via AtticmagSerene and Clutter-Free

This bedroom has a sleek, modern style and yet it feels warm and comfortable. There are well chosen accessories set out to admire – right down to a glass of water on the beside table – and yet no clutter at all.

romantic bedroom - bedroom with big flat-screen tv by Pepe Calderin via AtticmagMood-Changing Entertainment

Some people might find a big flatscreen in the bedroom distracting but once the golf tournaments and Monday night games have ended, TV can be a mood-changer. Nothing like snuggling up while an old-time romantic comedy unreels on the tube.

romantic bedroom - spa style contemporary bedroom with a bathtub in the corner - David Churchill via AtticmagSpa-Style Features

Considering a full-on bedroom renovation? A real change is to create a bedroom-spa like the Master Bed-Bath Merger we showcased last year. One main feature of that concept is moving the bathtub out of the master bath and into the bedroom itself.

romantic bedroom - bedroom with sofa and coffee table by Applegate Tran via AtticmagComfortable Place to Lounge

Whether it’s for sitting and reading or taking an afternoon snooze, a sofa, easy chair or chaise in the bedroom can be an inviting and private place to take some “we” time. While not every master bedroom has that kind of space, one with a comfortable upholstered piece (or two) naturally feels more suite-like.

romantic bedroom - exotic contemporary bedroom by Serrano Monjaraz via AtticmagCreate a Night Décor

For most of us, a master bedroom is either traditional or modern. Then there are more unconventional solutions like the contemporary loft beds by Ghislaine Viñas or this darkly exotic space by Mexican architects Serrano Monjaraz which has a nighttime mood even during the day. What appeals to me is the hipness and the simplicity though, admittedly, achieving something akin to this look requires a style of architecture that isn’t always available. Still, I can drool, right?

romantic bedroom - bedroom with window wall and view by Fulcrum via AtticmagEmphasize an Amazing View

Friends of ours built a big house on a gorgeous piece of rolling meadowland but kept the bedroom windows small — completely ignoring their fabulous second-floor views. Whether it’s a walled garden, an open field, mountain vista or a cityscape, opening up the master bedroom to the natural world can feel like taking a trip as nature changes every day.

(Sources: Kara Mann, Cullman & Kravis, Campion Platte, Pepe Calderin, David Churchill, Applegate Tran, Serrano Manjaraz, Fulcrum)

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Comments

  1. Tricia Rose says

    February 13, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Your first simple, elegant photo took my breath away – it spoilt all the rest for me!

    Reply
  2. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    February 13, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Beautiful bedrooms! The first photo and the last are my favorite!

    Reply
  3. SilverMagpies says

    February 14, 2011 at 8:28 am

    The last bedroom is my favorite. I love the calm interior juxtaposed against the the ocean surf and rock. The stone fireplace does a great job of marrying the colors and textures from the interior and exterior.

    The angle the photo was taken also encourages your eye to follow the stripes of the duvet cover and planks in the floor to that great vista. Very nice.

    Reply
  4. Ivette says

    February 14, 2011 at 8:34 am

    Wow! You have no idea how timely this is for me right now! What beautiful spaces. That first bedroom is sheer heaven. I’m forever amazed at the beautiful spaces you find….

    Reply
  5. mindstorm says

    February 14, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Gah! And I had *just* reached comfort level with my bedroom less than a month ago! Blast valentine’s day!

    Just joking. (Well, maybe not entirely). The last room and the first are incredible, I think. Imagine waking up to the view from the last, every day? I’d need to take up horse-riding to complete the fantasy.

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  6. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    February 14, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Your metamorphosis is absolutely fabulous. I so hope that you enjoy every bit of it.

    Have a very Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  7. Jane F says

    February 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Leena, I definitely want a pic of you riding horseback. I love riding but find it difficult to do in stilettos.

    Ivette, now you’re redoing that gorgeous bedroom? BTW, while photo browsing I came upon several similar to yours but none nearly as lovely. xoxo

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  8. mindstorm says

    February 14, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    Silly, silly Jane. What are stilletos if not spurs?! You can do.

    I forgot to ask two things when I posted above.

    (1) Bedroom last but one: whence the numbers on the ceiling???? DH asked if judges came with the bedroom. Digital rendition of notches on the bedpost was my guess, but I assume that better reasons than ours abound.

    (2) Is it ‘Skylight’ that isn’t working out so well? Looks like such a lovely colour in the sheet (dark for my house sadly but then I’m on the ground floor, not the twenty-third!). Are you wanting to change colours or just find another blue-y-grey?

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  9. Melissa's Heart and Home says

    February 14, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    WOW! Stunning bedrooms and I enjoyed reading all of the ideas. Thank you for inspiring me today.

    Warmly, ~Melissa

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  10. debbie says

    February 14, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    What wonderful retreats!

    Reply
  11. Susan @ My Place to Yours says

    February 14, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    It’s intriguing to me what people consider “relaxing.” You’ve shown several different interpretations. I think those sheets are inviting, too! Beautiful!

    Reply
  12. Ivette says

    February 14, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Oh no, not mine….Although mine does have to be “finished”. The chair brought back. A dressing table found. A proper bed or at least a headboard, and something at the windows. All in good time. Thank you for the compliment!

    No, the room we’re currently redoing is Sam’s. Yes we’re a big boy now and the Chinese Blue/Cooking Apple Green are passe. As is the bunk bed. To be replaced by Downpipe and Pointing.

    BTW, I’ve sent you a couple of emails, are you not getting them?

    xxxoo

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  13. Ivette says

    February 14, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Yes I’m curious too about which color isn’t working out and why. I have the big F&B fandex and would love to help!

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  14. Jane F says

    February 14, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    Don’t think they are numbers Leena — think they are a reflection of some modern light fixtures off something in the room.

    Yes, it’s Skylight. Not that it isn’t working just that I’m not loving it. Something wimpy about it. Thanks for the offer Ivette but I’ve got an entire gallon on Stony Ground left over and it’s going on those walls. Will photo the room before and after and you’ll see. It will solve it.

    Haven’t received any emails Ivette.

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    • Ivette says

      February 15, 2011 at 1:10 pm

      Uh oh. I wonder what’s up with the email? Will send a test again later.

      LOVE Stony Ground!

      Reply

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