Valentine's Day is right around the corner. While some of you may fancy going out to celebrate the occasion, there are ways in which you can turn your lovely abode into a sophisticated, romantic space for you and your partner.
It is that time of the year again when most people are busy reserving their spots at a restaurant and ordering a bouquet of flowers in advance. According to Bustle, Americans spent $18.9 billion in 2015 on Valentine items (meals, flowers, chocolates, gifts) alone.
While some of you might say that Valentine's only comes once a year, there are ways in which you can celebrate it without spending too much. Celebrating it at home also comes with a number of advantages.
According to the publication, Valentine's may be one of the busiest days of the year next to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Spending the occasion at home means you won't need to run through a crowd of people looking to have their dinner at a fancy restaurant.
Spending it at home will also give you the chance to unleash your inner Martha Stewart in the kitchen. What better way of expressing your love for someone than cooking a hearty, homemade meal for them, right?
Aside from whipping up your cooking prowess in the kitchen, House Beautiful noted that you can recreate at home that perfect romantic and sophisticated look and feel that you see in restaurants.
According to the publication, just setting the perfect tabletop immediately gives an impression to your guests or loved ones.
"I want my guests to walk in, see the table, and know that the night is going to be special," said tabletop expert Kim Seybert.
Given this, there are multiple ways in which you can experiment and throw a romantic dinner for two at home.
You can layer certain pieces like antique placemats over a tablecloth or pastel-colored tablecloth and napkins.
Adding flowers as the table's centerpiece will also bring out that romantic atmosphere. Valentine's may also give you that perfect excuse to use those fancy napkins and placemats that have been tucked away for months.
