More Than a Heavenly Bed! M


Te bedroom is the one sexy space that’s uniquely yours as a couple. A place to unwind; a romantic relaxing retreat and hideaway for married couples to lie down and feel at home with one another. Yet, for many married couples, this isn’t the case.


any couples are extremely busy, and on the go every


day. As a romantic decorating specialist, and founder of Love Life Designs LLC, I listen to many couples concerns about not taking the time to spend alone without distractions. Trust me if you don’t take time out and remember the romance, it can take a toll on the marriage, and possibly lead to infidelity. It’s so important to maintain the peace and intimacy


that is felt in the bedroom together through a sensuous atmosphere. Te key to achieving intimacy is indulg- ing the senses: think color, flowers, high thread count bed sheets, and scented candles. Tese simple elements not only create the mood for a seductive sanctuary, but also remind you of the love you share, night aſter night. To start, choose a mood-enhancing color for your


bedroom walls. If you want a relaxing room, paint the walls with earth tones—eggshell white, honeysuckle and shades of green. A more exciting and playful atmosphere could mean passion-filled red or a soſt pomegrante. or the erotically charged, black and white balanced with racy pops of color follows the Feng Shui philosophy, maximizing the flow of positive chi with a balance of masculine and feminine elements in the room. Be sure to remove all your bedroom clutter. Nothing kills romance faster than dirty piles of laundry,


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the kids’ toys, or unfinished business. Take out all the distractions. Cover the TV or put it in another room. Unplug the phone and stow it in a drawer. Eliminate the office desk, and fill the room with reminders of your relationship. Once the walls are painted, I recommend hanging black and white photography, collages or even a quote you both like that’s blown up and framed. Romantic paintings and sexy boudoir photos summon an intimate space with personality and tasteful eroticism. It’s always nice touch to keep fresh flowers on the night stand. Next, hang heavy curtains both for privacy and


to mask the sound of traffic outside. By cutting the external noise, you have space to listen to focus on each another. You can, however, keep a stereo around to play some soſt, relaxing music in the background. Te bed, of course, is the focal point of the room. Build an airy canopy or use luxurious bedding to draw attention to the bed. Trill the senses with satin, silk or high thread count sheets, and use lots of cushy pillows. Most importantly, choose a comfy mattress—one that you and your spouse can roll around on. To make a night special, you can sprinkle a trail of rose petals leading up to the bed, as well as the bath- tub, for the finishing touches, dim the lights and light candles around the room. Sex and aromas go hand in hand, so fire up your desires with libido-boosting scents. I recommend using lavender and jasmine to keep the room relaxed and comfortable. If you want more seductive smells, try well-known aphrodisiacs like vanilla, pumpkin pie, rose or geranium. Alterna- tively, use pheromone candles, which release mood-


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