Romance is in the air and we know how stressful planning a perfect date night can be. If you're planning a romantic evening at home with your special someone, don't worry... we're here to help. Romantic lighting can make all the difference between a night worth remembering and a night you never want to think about again.
The trick to setting the mood in any romantic situation relies a great deal on the placement, colors and types of light fixtures you choose. Feeling comfortable in your environment and with yourself is the best trick to a successful night and a few quick lighting tricks can help boost your confidence. We've compiled our list of romantic lighting tips so you can relax and enjoy your special night.
View the slideshow above for the do's and don'ts of romantic lighting.
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Don’t Forget the Importance of Lighting
Good lighting has the ability to transform a room and create a feeling amongst those in the room. In the dining room and especially the bedroom, the right lighting will make all the difference. See how you can include mood lighting in the next slide.
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Wax Drip Vanilla-Scented LED Candles
These are great because not only are they flameless (and safe), but they look and feel very realistic. And they have a lovely vanilla smell and come with a remote for convenience. Find it here.
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Do Be Adventurous With Your Lighting
Try covering your lampshade with an exotic patterned cloth. After all, changing it up a little could add some excitement to your night.
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Don’t Forget To Remove the Fabric
If you choose to spice up your evening with a darker fabric over your lamp, don’t forget to remove it after you are finished. Safety first—unwelcome flames will definitely ruin your night.
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It's Exciting Lighting Battery Operated LED Wall Sconce
This is a great way to bring in ambient lighting with virtually no hassle. The sconces are LED, battery operated, and easily can be hung from a nail or hook. They even come with a dimmer switch and can be used for indoor or outdoor lighting. Find it here.
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Do Go Big
If you want to go above and beyond with your lighting experience, install light fixtures or choose lamps. Home Depot has an assortment of choices that are easy to install and will help create the feel you desire.
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CabLED Ribbon Light Starter Kit
Perfect mood lighting for under cabinets or along the perimeter of a wall. Very easy to install and features LED lights. Find it here.
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Don’t Use Downlights In the Bathroom
Choosing only down facing lights over the mirror in your bathroom could be the difference between the perfect date night and date night disaster. Downlights are great accents but if they stand alone they create a very unflattering shadow.
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Don’t Leave the Lights On For Too Long
Everyone knows the magic of the night happens when they lights go out. Also avoid night pollution from unwanted lights from outside streets. Unnecessary light can affect the overall look and feel of the room. Don't make the mistake of leaving your windows.
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Do Enjoy Yourself
No matter what lighting you choose, make sure to enjoy your night. After all, confidence is key to making the most of your romantic evening.
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