As Valentine’s Day approaches, we have put together our top ideas for romantic decor. Whether you need a last-minute gift for one of your Valentines or you need to spice things up in your projects this year, here are ways to include love and passion-invoking elements into your interior designs.
Red Hot Love
The color red invokes passion.
Red is a highly stimulating color. It brings out passion, aggression, and energy. At the same time, however, red is associated with hearts, love, food, and flowers
- Pairs well with neutrals, especially black & white.
- Don’t over saturate – too much is, too much.
- Red works best as an accent.
- Have fun with it – be daring and creative!
D.V Kap Home Hylee-Sangria Pillow |
Worlds Away BIGGS RD Red lacquer stool |
Leftbank Art Pomegranate Pattern II |
Phillips Collection Bamboo Abstract Mirrors |
Jaipur Living YKN07 – Yorkville By Kate Spade New York Pillow |
Worlds Away SPENCER HAND CRAFTED DECORATIVE BOX |
Worlds Away MORGAN RD RED LACQUER LAMP |
Mirror Image Home MSS4028 Shimmering Red Mirror
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Phillips Collection Flower Wall Art Coral |
Phillips Collection Seat Belt Dining Chair Red
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Leftbank Art Moody Strokes III |
Leather Books French Decorative Books, S/6 |
Leftbank Art Love Petals Artwork |
D.V Kap Home Lumina Red Pillow |
Phillips Collection Parasol Wall Light |
Leftbank Art Love Song |
Worlds Away ELENA RD RED LACQUER SIDE TABLE |
Leather Books Designer Scandinavian Books, S/20 |
Leftbank Art Bitter Sweet (Hand Embellishment Silver) Artwork |
D.V Kap Home Empress Casandra Red Pillow |
Making Me Blush
The color pink represents love and compassion. While in American culture, pink is categorized as a feminine color, it is thoughtful and non-threatening. It symbolizes unconditional love and is perfect to evoke love and nurturing for the whole household.
- Pairs well with many colors
- Many different shades to work with
- Rose gold may seem like a trend that could go out soon, but it is a great way to incorporate “pink” without being too feminine.
Leftbank Art Lip Print I |
Worlds Away DUPONT GPI Pouf |
Jaipur Living CNK32 – Cosmic By Nikki Chu Pillow |
Jaipur Living MKN05 – Murray By Kate Spade New York Rug |
Jaipur Living YKN76 – Yorkville By Kate Spade New York Pillow |
Jaipur Living CER11 – Ceres Rug |
Arteriors Richmond Trays, Set of 2 |
D.V Kap Home Llama Fur-Blush Pillow |
Phillips Collection Geode Pink |
Worlds Away Delaney Co Lamp |
Jaipur Living BI19 – Basis Rug |
Phillips Collection Amara Bust Pink Sculpture |
Jaipur Living HET02 – Heights By Kate Spade New York Rug |
Worlds Away ASHTON GPINK Chair |
Jaipur Living HAM11 – Hamlin Throw |
Leather Books Metallic Collection – French Rose, S/5 |
Phillips Collection Geode Pink |
Jaipur Living CNK29 – Cosmic By Nikki Chu Pillow |
Leftbank Art Color Fascination Artwork |
Arteriors Essex Cocktail Table – Rose Quartz |
50 Shades of Black
Don’t be afraid to use black! While black may seem like the opposite of Valentine’s Day and romance, the color is daring, mysterious, exotic, and sexy.
- Can be masculine or feminine
- Use in moderation
- While black is sophisticated, be sure to use with classy elements
Leftbank Art I Love You Gold Artwork |
Noir Ferret Bed |
Noir Maharadshcha Hutch |
D.V Kap Home Black Fox Pillow |
Mirror Image Home CK1102 Black Leather & Burnished Brass Mirror
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Worlds Away CAMERON GBLACK OTTOMAN |
Worlds Away CAMERON GBLACK Arm Chair |
Arteriors Adonia Sconce THE WINDSOR SMITH COLLECTION |
Worlds Away DAVIN BL BLACK LACQUER BATH VANITY |
Arteriors Randall Room Screen – Black Suede |
Bronson Couture Chloe Chaise |
Phillips Collection River Stone Cocktail Table Gel Coat Black
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Worlds Away CHARLOTTE BL BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMP |
Leather Books Cowhide Journal, Black Set of 2 |
Jaipur Living SBK05 – Sublime By Nikki Chu Throw
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Bronson Couture Paris Chair |
Worlds Away ACKLYN BL Black Glass Desk |
Noir Athos Buffet |
Arteriors Wisteria Mirror |
Jaipur Living ECL01 – Eclipse Rug |
Jaipur Living YKN32 – Yorkville By Kate Spade New York Pillow |
Bronson Couture Oxford Chair |
Worlds Away ALERIE BL BLACK LACQUER CONSOLE |
Leather Books French Literature Books S/2
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Jaipur Living DSH06 – Dash Rug |
Arteriors Zephyr Bench |
Arteriors Efron Stool |
Flowers for You
“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank
Real, faux, and easily change a whole atmosphere in any interior. Flowers symbolize love and beauty and can very feminine or subtle. Use floral patterns or artwork, or add some beautiful vases with flowers.
Worlds Away RITCHIE Planter
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Jaipur Living MKN08 – Murray By Kate Spade New York Rug |
Leftbank Art Cora Paeonia Gemma Gold (Bud) |
Worlds Away VENUS P Lotus Pendant |
Leftbank Art Evening Bouquet Artwork |
Leftbank Art Blossoming Thoughts Artwwork |
Arteriors Stephanie Centerpiece |
Arteriors Tortoise Silver Long Neck Glass Vase |
D.V Kap Home Spring Meadow- Red
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Phillips Collection Captured Gold Flake Vase |
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Arteriors Piedmont Vase |
Worlds Away BELLA G Gold leaf starburst mirror |
Leftbank Art In the Wind II Artwork |
Phillips Collection Trumpet Vase Copper |
Jaipur Living YKN62 – Yorkville By Kate Spade New York Pillow |
Champagne on Ice
Liven up an environment, with items that lead to a good time. The best way to get people in the mood or feeling passionate is with music and alcohol. Lift spirits or have romantic evenings or breakfast in bed mornings by designing spaces to include a home bar or if working with small spaces, use bar carts.
Worlds Away MADDOX MAL BAR CART |
Arteriors Etta Ice Bucket |
Noir Jalal Bar Cart |
Worlds Away EVELYN G IRON TRAY |
Arteriors Chango Hurricane
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Worlds Away ROLAND N Bar Cart |
Arteriors Exton Tray |
Arteriors Rupert Bar Cart |
Worlds Away DUNBAR G Handle Tray
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Noir Castra Serving Cart |
Worlds Away IRELAND G BAR CART |
Dim the Lights
Low lighting is the perfect way to prepare you for cuddling, intimacy, and sleep. Use creative ways to make the transition seem like a special moment.
- Chandeliers: Not only do chandeliers portray elegance and wealth, they are fairytale-esque and romantic.
- Pendants and sconces are perfect for low light
- Mirrors can reflect soft light and be alluring
- Candles are sensual provide low lighting
- LED lighting and panels: can spruce up with color, which is stimulating
Noir Anna Chandelier |
Noir Bunch Floor Lamp |
Arteriors Delores Sconce
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Worlds Away HARDING G Floor Lamp |
Arteriors Atheneum Fixed Chandelier THE WINDSOR SMITH COLLECTION |
Arteriors Isabella Room Screen – Antique Mirror |
Arteriors Durango Chandelier |
Noir Montel Pendant |
Arteriors Worth Hurricane Candle Pillar |
Arteriors Helena Chandelier |
Arteriors Degan Large Sconce
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Arteriors Mirabelle Chandelier |
Curves
Curves mimic the human form and are considered sexy. They lead the eye and offer interesting angles, enticing curiosity. Adding interesting curves to your designs gives the building character and sexuality.
- You can make an entire building a work of art by adding curvy elements into the structure.
- Connect with architects for ideas, insight and great collaborations. Don’t be afraid to take risks with designing.
- Add depth: Tall windows, high ceilings
- Staircases: An easy way to add sexiness and sophistication to a house
- Hideaways: A creative way to use space with arches
Noir Nostra Bookcase |
Worlds Away FNPLAM Round Table |
Arteriors Cai Sculpture |
Arteriors Zebi Accent Table |
Noir Hugan Console |
Noir Chipendale Mirror |
Phillips Collection Bamboo Twist Console Table
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Noir Cage Stool |
Noir Rahim Console |
Leftbank Art Dimensional Curve Artwork |
Noir Island Coffee Table |
Noir Valdis Floor Lamp w/ Black Shade |
Body, Mind, Soul
The human body is the most intimate object you can use in your designs. Nothing evokes romance like the human touch or the female figure.
Noir I Love You Hand |
Phillips Collection Kath Flat Figure |
Leftbank Art Woman in Blue |
Noir Lips, Fiber Cement |
Leftbank Art Delicate Motion III Artwork FORM Studio |
Leftbank Art Delicate Motion II Artwork FORM Studio |
Leftbank Art Delicate Motion I Artwork FORM Studio |
Leftbank Art Delicate Motion IV Artwork FORM Studio |
Noir Naked Girl Artwork |
Noir Brass Heart |
Phillips Collection Torso Sculpture Female |
Leftbank Art Complementary Nude I |
Leftbank Art Pieces of Me III – Kelli Ellis Artwork |
Leftbank Art Pieces of Me IV – Kelli Ellis Artwork |
Rich Mahogany
“People know me. I’m very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.” – Ron Burgandy
Masculinity and office-life can be alluring. We love the idea of adding rich, vintage elements. Think Mad Men.
Noir Sabah Sofa |
Mirror Image Home MSS4006 Dutch Brown & Distressed Gold Leaf Mirror |
Leather Books Antique Leather-Bound Books S/6 |
Noir Reynolds Sofa, Tufted |
Worlds Away BRAXTON ROSEG Rosewood media console |
Arteriors Marley Settee Muslin Dark Walnut Sangria Velvet |
Phillips Collection Makha Wood Console Table |
Jaipur Living Chaos Theory By Kavi Deep Red/Cayenne Modern Rug
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Reminder to Designers in Southern California:
Need something right away? We have two, expansive trade showrooms to buy right off of the floor from! One is in Downtown Los Angeles at the LA Mart and the other is in Laguna Niguel at the Laguna Design Center. View updated inventory online before you go in!
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