"There are a few tried-and-true ways to set the mood: candles, dim lighting, and soft music with a deep bassline. But to fully embody that sense of decadence all the time requires a feat of interior design. "A romantic interior is one that invites you to soften into yourself," says Ashley Wilkins of Islyn Studio. "It creates a space that gently encourages you to linger a little longer. Intimacy doesn't require darkness; it requires intention.""
"When Alan Eckstein of Somerset House thinks of romance, he prefers a sense of maximalism. "It's a little cozier, you know? I think it kind of does the trick when you have layers that feel like they're building on one another," he says. "I think the room has to be dynamic. It has to be involved." Like any good first date, a romantic space encourages a sense of discovery, of exploration."
Candles, dim lighting, and soft music with a deep bassline establish an immediate romantic mood, while sustained decadence requires considered interior design. A romantic interior invites one to soften and lingers with intention rather than darkness. Romance can manifest as low plush seating, smoky members' club references, 1970s lounger aesthetics, or airy, dreamy palettes. Layered textiles and furniture create maximalist coziness that rewards exploration. Small, personal details—favorite flowers, a lit fireplace, and conversation-evoking coffee-table books—enhance intimacy by offering moments of discovery. Spaces should reflect personality and be arranged to encourage lingering and close, comfortable gatherings.
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