A romantic bedroom should please all five senses.
To enhance intimacy on any day of the year, the Better Sleep Council offers tips and
advice on how to transform your bedroom into a love nest that appeals to each of your five
senses.
- Touch. The bed is the focus of any bedroom and the most romantic rooms make it as
cozy as possible. Luxurious sheets and plush pillows are wonderful, but the real key is a
comfortable mattress, so make sure to have one that feels heavenly and caresses both you
and your partner.
- Sight. Lighting should be soft and filtered; bright lights can detract from the
ambience. Use lower wattage light bulbs or those with a soft pink hue. And, for special
evenings, nothing adds romance like the warm glow of candles (be sure that lit candles are
never left unattended).
- Smell. Gently wiping your light bulbs with a thin coat of perfumed oil can send
calming or sensual scents throughout the bedroom. In addition, sprinkling dusting powder
on your sheets can make them fragrant and silky. Scented sachets of lavender and rosemary
also add to the air of romance.
- Sound. Keep your favorite CDs at your fingertips; soft music is one of the
easiest ways to elevate your mood. If it's noisy outside your bedroom window, hang thick
curtains to muffle the sound. A peaceful bedroom retreat is the place to focus on each
other, so keep distractions such as the television in another room.
- Taste. For a late-night indulgence, place strawberries and whipped cream on a
small tray next to the bed. Champagne and champagne glasses also are ideal at the start of
a romantic evening at home.
"Evaluate your bedroom, starting with the sense of touch, making sure your bed and
mattress are as comfortable as possible," said Andrea Herman, director of the Better
Sleep Council.
"Then, consider the rest of the senses. Because a romantic bedroom can set the
mood for the evening, don't risk having an uncomfortable bed or a noisy bedroom destroy
the moment," Herman said.
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