Valentine’s Day Home Decor: Creating a Cozy and Romantic Atmosphere

Let romantic interior design become one of your love languages this Valentine's Day, infusing your home with cosy vibes that invite candlelit suppers and snuggly evenings curled up beneath a blanket. Crate & Barrel has all the ingredients for easily creating this romantic ambience in your home, so load your Cupid's bow with our home decor ideas that will leave you lovestruck.  

Heart motifs and the traditional Valentine’s palette of pinks and red may not be a love match in your stylish, contemporary living spaces, but our clever decor ideas will leave you besotted with their subtle aesthetic and heartfelt charm. With styling tips you’ll want to implement year-round, spend quality time with your sweetheart in a home that exudes love. 

Bring on the blush

The clever use of colour can tell the story of Valentine’s Day without clashing with the modern tones in your home. Blush hues are a winner for adding a breath of femininity, sitting harmoniously alongside the popular muted interior colour schemes. Incorporate this soft whisper of romance through throw blankets, dinnerware, ornamentation and even faux botanical arrangements for an ultra-modern look. Adding carefully placed pops of blush throughout the home offers an instant but understated loving lift.  

Intimate tablescapes 

Table for two? An intimate supper is the highlight of Valentine's Day for many couples, so take the opportunity to create an alluring tablescape at your formal dining table or al fresco dining spot. Use candlelight to dance off cut-glass drinkware and to set the opulent tones of champagne or gold flatware sparkling. Floral arrangements make for a dreamy Valentine's centrepiece (though be careful to place them so they won't obstruct your view of one another). Roses are brimming with traditional charm, but why not add a delicate touch to soften your tablescape, with the dainty delicacy of alstroemeria or the ethereal elegance of white lilies?

Soothe the senses

Spending time together, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy modern lifestyle, is the best way to let romance blossom. Transform your home into a soothing haven this Valentine's Day by curating a feast for all the senses. Style a cosy nook in your living space, balcony, or lounge deck. Entice texturally, with buttery soft blankets and fluffy throw pillows, where you can curl up to share a box of artisanal chocolates as you unwind with a movie or watch the sunset. Few options can beat the peachy glow of candles when it comes to romantic lighting. Stage different heights of pillar candles and add design interest with lanterns and tealight holders. Warm white twinkle lights, draped over a mantel or woven around a plant, can add magic to your Valentine's nook. Fill the air with attractive aromas, using naturally scented candles and home fragrances rich with floral and musky notes. 

A few clever design touches in your bedroom will set hearts aflutter. Think of soft organic cotton linens, smooth silk dressings in the softest shades, and the soft flickering light of scented candles. If you're keen to bring a splash of red into the home this February 14th, the bedroom is a great place to do it, from crimson bedding to a scattering of rose petals on your quilt.