insideKENT Magazine Issue 95 - February 2020 | Page 131

HOME+GARDEN
ROMANTIC INTERIORS
WHILST A HOME SHOULD BE PRACTICAL AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, IT SHOULD ALSO
ALLOW YOU SPACE TO NURTURE YOUR LOVE. WHILST COOL, ZEN, MINIMALIST SPACES HAVE
THEIR OWN CHARM, YOU NEED TO APPEAL TO YOUR SENSES OF SIGHT, SOUND, SMELL AND
TOUCH TO CREATE A TRULY ROMANTIC SPACE AND FEEL THE LOVE.
CREATING A ROMANTIC SPACE
Lines - Think about the lines of key
furniture pieces. Follow a modern,
clean-line approach, such as the classic
yet contemporary Wardley four-poster
bed by Neptune, or create more
whimsical drama through ornate
curves and drama such as the
Provencal Marie Antionette white
console table by The French Bedroom
Company. Also remember to remove
distractions and clutter, utilise
wardrobes, dressers and side tables to
maximise storage and remove the
dreaded technology hindrances.
Wardley four poster bed from £1260,
Larsson wardrobe £1700, Olivia
armchair from £1180 all Neptune
Canterbury, www.neptune.com/canterbury
Lighting - Lighting is one of the
most important ways of creating a
romantic space. If space allows an
open fireplace offers the ultimate
naturally lit, curl up space. Install
dimmer switches for main lights to
create subtle evening glows and choose
pretty lamps both floor standing and
table, to create areas of warmth. Of
course no romantic abode is complete
without candles, scented of course, to
create the ultimate romantic glow.
Authentic Feather Vita Eos -
Extra Large White, £298; Large
White £192; Medium White Lamp
£84; all Sweetpea & Willow,
www.sweetpeaandwillow.com
Provencal Marie Antoinette White Console
Table, £435 and Provencal Heart Top White
Mirror, £395, both The French Bedroom
Company www.thefrenchbedroomcompany.co.uk
Layers - When it comes
to furnishings, like a
relationship, there should be
layers. Starting naturally with
the bedroom, beds should
offer the cannot resist dive-
in-allure, choose matching
linens in a high thread count;
choose sink-in pillows;
adjourn with sumptuous
cushions and add a soft
textured throw to complete
the look and importantly the
feel. Add an extra degree of
fairytale romance with soft
drapes, curtains and even
canopies.
Emma Willis Ibiza
100% Cotton Duvet Cover
and Pillowcases, from £40,
Dunelm www.dunelm.com
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