This post discusses 10 decorating ideas for Valentine’s day.
If there was any day to go all out for your significant other outside of their birthday or your anniversary, Valentine’s Day is the time. To make it a romantic day, the key is to make your significant other feel specials and important. Showing that you’re making an effort is a great way to make your special someone have a great Valentines day. If you’re planning a a night at home for Valentine’s day or planning to head back there after food and drinks out, it means the decor is all up to you. You can take it to the next level, align it to a certain theme, or keep it minimal and classy, whatever helps to set the mood.
10 Ideas for Valentine’s Day Decor
1. Classic Rose Petals
You can never go wrong with roses especially when decorating for Valentine’s Day. Whether fake or real you can incorporate these in a ton of different ways. You can use the entry or walk way in your home or hotel to stretch the flowers towards a surprise. You can also use rose petals to create a heart shape or spell their name on the floor or a piece of furniture. A great way to switch it up from the classic red rose view would be to change up the colors. Pink, white, purple, etc. are all still romantic ways to bring in rose petals.
2. Balloons
Balloons are the perfect versatile decorating item. From blow ups of hearts to creating a 3D version of “Happy Valentine’s Day”, this can be a statement part of your decor that also makes for a great picture memory. You can use your local balloon store to create a bouquet of balloons and even attach them to a teddy bear or basket of small gifts.
3. Floating Memory Pictures
Another great way to decorate your place is to incorporate your favorite memories with your significant other. You’ll want to blow up balloons and add strings and clip on printed pictures with you and significant other. You can then stick the balloons to the ceiling with tape if you don’t have helium. Walk your partner down memory lane by adding small descriptions and dates on the back.
4. Candles
Candles always set the moods and tone for the night. Pick out a great warm scent like lavender, or vanilla to create an ambiance, or use fake candles as a light to decorate around the room or a walkway. You can even go the extra mile and create a custom candle based on a memory you may have with your partner. with a custom label to use as a keepsake.
5. Flowers
Roses aren’t always the key to someone’s heart but flowers are a must have in some way shape or form. If your significant other has another favorite type of flower this is a great way to incorporate this or to do something different. Try an assortment of different colors, or learn to create your own bouquet that you can surprise them with.
6. Heart shaped decor
Heart shaped decor is an easy way to add color to your special night. Think…
- Heart shaped paper chains
- Heart table coverings / plates
- Heart confetti
- Heart shaped signs
7. Pillows and Throw Blankets
Keep the room cozy with Valentine’s day colored blankets and pillows. They’ll be great decor for both Valentines day and the rest of the winter season.
8. Candies and Treats
Whether your significant other likes chocolate or other sweet candies you can use treats to both decorate around the room and eat. Create a dessert board of their favorite snacks or Valentines day snack basket.
9. Lights
Say “I love you” or “Happy Valentine’s Day” with a light up sign statement. You can set up various sizes or create one custom with lights and candles. You can buy individual letters and numbers from stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby.
10. Love Notes and Messages
Decor doesn’t always have to be something expensive. Remember it’s more about the effort and display of love than the amount of money it costs. For this create small cards or letters to outline how you feel about this person and spread them throughout the room.
No matter how you plan to spend Valentine’s day, think romance. Take some of the decor ideas above to create a feeling in the room or home that feels intimate and special, creating a lifelong memory.
