Valentines isn’t just for couples, although the marketing would have you think otherwise. Here are some ideas to help cosy up your home this February.
No month in the year necessitates an improved home environment more than February. The excitement of Christmas and New Year’s have passed, vacation plans are on the horizon, and there’s a stretch of cold, grey days with shorter daylight hours ahead with few holidays. Except, that is, Valentine’s Day.
A day committed to celebrating love in all its forms; romantic, family or otherwise, Valentine’s Day is a fitting opportunity to cure the winter tones with chic a home décor upgrade that’s tasteful, and something you’ll look forward to unearthing from your holiday storage boxes every February.
- Flowers – red and pink are often those of choice, however feel free to be bold and make a statement with your own style.
- Candles – a favourite on date night, however scented can really help create a nice atmosphere
- Red fruit – strawberries, grapes apples or feel free to add some passion fruit to your bowl (even though it’s not red)
- Cushions – these comfy props can come in very handy and make your sofa more inviting
- Wreath – not just for December, these can be arranged with Valentines décor too
- Blankets – pink and red are favourable, then again feel free to bring your own creativity to light, gold also works well here
- Kitchen props – there’s a huge variety of kitchen utensils, including baking trays, oven mitts, plates, cups, jars and more
- Canvases – you can decorate with pictures, themes or simply put up a frame that can be enjoyed all year round
- Table runners – can be a spread for the entire table of a sheet that covers part of your dining area, don’t forget to match the dinnerware and napkins
- Sweets – cookies cut into love-hearts or perhaps the sweets?
