Add romance to your bedroom with Old World style and accessories.
Creating a romantic mood in your bedroom can be as simple as changing the paint on your walls and the blankets on your bed. A few simple changes can take your bedroom from a plain room to a rustic and romantic retreat you will want to spend every weekend in. Take cues from French and European designs to assist you in adding the perfect finishing touches to your new rustic romantic bedroom.
Instructions
1. Paint your walls a muted shade of cream, green, mauve or wine. These colors are soothing and romantic for any bedroom. Sage green, mauve or a deep wine color will provide the perfect backdrop for a rustic and romantic bedroom.
2. Purchase antique furniture for your bedroom space. You can also purchase a paint kit to antique your existing furniture from a local hardware store. The kit uses a special paint topped with glaze to create an old-time rustic look on your bed frame, dresser and nightstand.
3. Hang a large mirror on the wall opposite your bed. This will not only create the illusion of a larger space in your room, but will also provide reflective light and ambiance when paired with proper lighting. Purchase sconces with creamy-colored shades and hang on either side of the mirror to provide a soft light reminiscent of a romantic bed and breakfast.
4. Choose a comforter in a shade that will complement your walls. Cream pairs well with sage, mauve or tan with wine walls, or sage green and brown for cream-colored walls. A shimmery fabric that reflects light will create a more rustic look in your bedroom. Curtains in the same shade as the comforter will pull the look together.
5. Accessorize with pillows, vases, flowers and chandeliers. A chandelier hung at the foot of your bed creates a romantic ambiance, as does an abundance of pillows. A foot bench with throws in complementary colors brings old elegance to your room. Vases of dried flowers provide a finishing touch for your rustic, romantic bedroom.
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