It can be tough to maintain romance when your work/life balance becomes skewed or when you find yourself constantly being busy. Romance is a crucial part of any relationship but unfortunately, it can be very easy to unwittingly lose or put aside that magical spark of chemistry that brought you together in the first place. Recapturing the romance, or ensuring that it is sustained, doesn’t require grand sweeping gestures (although those can be nice too!). Sometimes all that is needed to keep the romance kindled in your relationship are bits of time carved out for each other. You can enhance those precious moments by adding a bit of romantic ambience to your home so that your time together is extra special. 

Create a Lovely Visual Experience First

Nothing is less romantic than coming home to a stack of unwashed dishes and rooms that need to be cleaned, so set the stage by tidying the house to ensure there is nothing that will interfere with the mood you are trying to set. Make rooms free of distractions and clean up any messes. 

From there, it’s time to start creating the desired ambience and you can do so by using soft lighting in the areas where you want to spend time with your significant other. Lamps on the lowest setting can do the job just fine, but if you want to go the extra mile, consider fairy lights or candles.

Flicker by Ray has a line of gorgeous, visually stunning candles, including The Swirl. The candle is hand crafted and poured, made from vegan friendly coconut soy wax, and will provide the perfect amount of soft lighting for a bit of romance. 

Set the Sound for the Mood

A soundtrack for quality time with your partner is a must. Choose your songs carefully based on what you are aiming for – if you want a quieter, more intimate affair, ballads or softer genres are the way to go. If you just want to have fun with your partner, consider throwing together a playlist made from songs that are a bit more upbeat and lively. 

Choose a Scent to Set the Mood

Scent is just as important as sight when it comes to creating a setting that is both relaxing and romantic. The right aromas can evoke powerful emotions and memories with just a slight sniff, so choosing a subtle but pleasing scent for a romantic evening with your loved one can make all the difference. 

In addition to providing mood lighting, candles are a great way to fill your home with soothing and enticing scents. emmeluxe has many candles available with a variety of scents, such as the Sofia Duo Set, which lets you choose two scents such as gardenia, cherry blossom, sandalwood, and peony. 

Diffusers are another wonderful way to fill a room with a delightful scent that lasts for hours. Milk & Moon Candle Co. has a soy candle duo with a diffuser, which lets you pick from exotic diffuser scents such as bergamot tobacco, lemongrass Tahitian lime, vanilla caramel, and Japanese honeysuckle. 

Fresh flowers, in addition to serving as a heartfelt romantic gift, can also fill a space with a charming fresh scent. The Floralhood (Brisbane delivery only), Milly Flower Studio (Melbourne delivery only), Florart Inspired (Sydney deliver only), Bliss & Bloom Studio and Teka Flowers (Perth delivery only) all have beautiful fresh arrangements that will immediately add an element of romance to whatever room they are in. 

Adding Romantic Flair to Your Home

You don’t need to do a ton of interior decorating in order to create a lovely ambience of romance. The right music, accompanied with soft lighting and pleasing scents, can be all you need to have a wonderful, romantic date with your partner within the comfort of your own home.