Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

08 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Ella Andrews, Guest Posts, The Home

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appearance, atmosphere, candles, cooking, dinner, ella andrews, home, meal, music, romance, romantic atmosphere

Every situation has its rules, so does the romantic atmosphere creation. In case you are wondering how to create this feel in your home, here are some simple tips that will help you be successful.

Candles
Candles are essential for adding romantic touches. You can use the help of the staff in the store or you can pick them out yourself. You can use them to create a path, in which you will need many small ones. You can also create special arrangements with them. You can lay flower petals in a bowls of water along with small candles, which will look very pretty when you light them up. Try using candles that are unique in shape and scent. They will help with the light in the room and will add a special accent to the space and atmosphere.
Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

Music
Music can make such a difference. It will make the moments of silence special and in case you ran out of topics to discuss, you can also talk about the song that is playing at the moment. In the process of this conversation you may find other interesting topics to talk over. Long silences can be very embarrassing sometimes.

Dinner
Create a meal that is delicious as well as nice to look at. Having ugly items on your plates isn’t that romantic. As you prepare the menu you can include some special items that are famous for adding romance to a situation. This can be strawberries, chocolate, wine, and others.

Photo Credit: Dining in DC

Atmosphere
When you are preparing for a romantic evening, choosing a section in the living room is a good idea. Make sure its comfortable enough to rest after dinner is over. Staying at the table will be good to some point but after, you will soon feel uncomfortable on the chair and will love to stretch out somewhere. You may want to arrange some candles there as well. If the date eventually moves into the bedroom, you can dress it up a bit with romantic colors so it feels a little more special.
Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Atmosphere at Home

Appearance
Leave time to get ready and make sure you look your best. It is a fact that you feel more self-confident when you both look better. You will have plenty of time to pick the outfit that will give you both comfort and confidence at the same time. Just make sure you are comfortable and feel great.

{Written by Ella Andrews on behalf of the Plymouth Moving Company}

Guest Post: Cafe & Coffee Bar Interior Design Tricks & Tips

13 Tuesday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Everyday Design, Guest Posts

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atmosphere, business, cafe, coffee bar, colors, customers, entrance, functional, interior design, light, materials, public, staff, textures

A commercial space like a coffee bar or café is obviously designed very differently to a living area. This is due to its features and that the interior is under the public eye and therefore must have an aesthetic sense and also a business mindset.

The huge variety in possibilities that an interior designer can provide to a café often depends on its location, size and clientele. After valuating all of these factors a combination of materials, textures, colors and lines can create an appropriate atmosphere which can enhance a space but also make it functional for both staff and customers.

The Use of Color
A trick used by interior designers to make a dark room lighter is the use of specific colors. Many people think that using light colors will improve this but actually it doesn’t. It is much better to choose bright colors, which reflect light and turn your café into a more vivid space.

Entryway Tips
The entrance design is crucial to the success of the café because that is where customers make the decision to visit. The trick here is to create a mix of ambiance that is welcoming, warm and informative. In some cases that would meant choosing the sizing guide for the perfect rug to place. Someone nearby the café needs to feel attracted by the entrance and this will persuade him or her to have a coffee. Your café will be judged by its so-called ‘cover’, the entrance. The lines, textures and materials in display will set a tone and if used correctly create warmth to the customer. You can see some examples in this cafè design web site.

Layout of the Space
The layout of the coffee bar is often personalized to the clientele. There is a vast range of seating options from benches providing a more communal atmosphere to divided tables that can provide more privacy. The layout is often based on the shop location and clientele. For example, the many city cafes that include single seating facing outwards towards the street or square. The reason behind this is because many of the coffee drinkers are alone with either books or laptops and therefore it makes more sense for them to be able to look out the window.