Two people smiling at each other under a blanket, holding a bouquet of red roses, lying on a bed.

How to Turn Your Bedroom Into a Romantic Boudoir

France is known for being deliciously romantic; from the alluring accent to the French kiss and playing host to the City of Love, Paris. There is something that makes you fall in love instantly when it comes to France, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner; now is the perfect time to create an ultra-romantic vibe in the bedroom.

France is known for being deliciously romantic; from the alluring accent to the French kiss and playing host to the City of Love, Paris. There is something that makes you fall in love instantly when it comes to France, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner; now is the perfect time to create an ultra-romantic vibe in the bedroom. We have put together some ideas to help you bring the love, or should we say l'amour, to your bedroom.

Luxury Bedding

The best place to start with creating a romantic vibe in the bedroom is with the bedding. Luxury bed sheets can really add that special feeling to the bedroom this Valentine’s day and we recommend going for something silky and luxurious. We absolutely love the Mulberry Silk Bed Linen by Gingerlily in Vintage Pink not only is this bedding chic and sophisticated, it is ultra-romantic too. Made from the finest quality of A-Grade Mulberry silk, this gorgeous luxurious bedding set is designed to have anti-ageing benefits because it helps skin to retain its natural moisture, keeping it soft, supple and helping to reduce fine facial lines and wrinkles.. Or for something that goes that little bit further, why not try it in White. The gorgeous dusty vintage pink is pretty and romantic, whilst retaining elegance. The perfect bedding sets to pair with your luxury Vispring mattress for your Valentine.

Elegant bedroom with a neatly made bed featuring silky mauve and white bedding, decorative pillows, and a wooden chair with books and a glass.

Candles and Lighting

When we think about romance, we think about dim seductive lighting and lots of lit candles. Low light helps our body to relax and feel a sense of calm, therefore the key to helping create ambiance in your bedroom is through getting the lighting just right. The draw of candlelight, along with an alluring aroma, is the perfect combination to create a romantic setting. We absolutely love our Casafina range, not only do they smell amazing – they look gorgeous too with a luxurious combination of black and gold.  The Nights Scented Candle, Bourbon Sugar and Tobacco Leaf is stunning. With top notes of bourbon sugar and tobacco leaf, hints of vanilla also cascade through this 100% plant based wax candle, it will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. We would always suggest choosing lamps for lighting to help create a relaxing atmosphere, The Love Handles Large Lamp brings a warm feeling, and is the perfect addition to your French boudoir – team these with candles for the ultimate romantic vibe!

A wooden dresser with two lamps and books is against a green wall. A framed black-and-white portrait hangs above, illuminated by the lamp light.

The sand tones of the base of The Love Handles Large Lamp will pair with interiors of both classic and modern aesthetics.

Bedframes

Elegant bedroom with a forest-themed wallpaper, wooden bed, green and brown bedding, and a decorative chair. Warm lighting and earthy tones.

Exclusive to us, the Gustavian Dark Low Footboard Upholstered Bed is hand made in the UK by a family firm specialising in the manufacture of luxury beds since the 1920s.

The bed itself can really help transform a typical bedroom into a luxury romantic retreat. When it comes to Valentine’s, we think sleek and sensuous and the Gustavian Dark bed brings just that. Somewhat bringing an air of mystery, the luxurious dark ash wood bed is hand carved with brass gold studs – the perfect addition to any bedroom. Or for something a little more extravagant and opulent, why not try the Debutante Pale Blue Velvet Upholstered Bed. Royal and ridiculously romantic, this bed is perfect for helping create that romantic setting for you and your partner. Designed by us, this stunning bed is strikingly decadent and helps create an alluring and evocative French style bed.

Accessories

Accessories are the finishing touches that really add the icing on the cake to your romantic-Valentine’s bedroom. Begin with Vases, and fill with a dozen red roses. Roses are known for being the ultimate Valentine’s day flower, and the Festoon French Urn is perfect for hosting them.  This large-scale female form vase is a striking statement piece, whilst also evoking a laid-back aesthetic. It spectacularly celebrates the curves, angles, and elegant shape of the female body. It pairs perfectly with the Acanthus Finial. Another showstopper, this piece of art again follows the curves of the glorious female form and helps create a stunning bedroom.

A leopard-print fur throw draped over the edge of a bed in a cozy bedroom with wooden flooring and neutral-toned decor.

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