Romantic bedroom themes need not be the sole preserve of the fairer sex and it’s certainly not all about satin sheets, shades of pink and rose petals. For romantic colour and accent themes have great relevance in more masculine room settings where clever colour combinations and choice of furnishings come together to create chic and sophisticated bedroom moods that are anything but overtly feminine but have huge appeal across both genders for a captivating style statements.
Think laterally and choose colour and accessories that suggest a flavour of freshness. Put deep scarlet’s and hot pinks to one side as a bright and cheery bedroom with clean fresh lines and some plush textures and fabrics, even if they are casual, can inject just the right amount of spark into the bedroom theme. Go with a white down bedspread and linens and white cotton accents. You could even introduce a potted banana leaf plant and other green accent pieces for spots of colour and an element of nature. Beach inspired blues and greens will also add a bit of whimsy if you fancy a natural coastal flavour.
Girly hues also have a part to play in our male biased environment, so take a hint from the ladies and incorporate a traditionally feminine colour scheme into the bedroom décor. Be daring and go with a lilac hue with an eggplant coloured accent or two in the form of fabrics and bed dressings. The key to retaining the masculine and elegant look is breaking up the purple with plenty of mid tone to light coloured wood in the form of a wooden bedstead, matching furniture, the floor materials and featuring elements such as bamboo, oak and teak with clean straight lines to add a touch of sophistication. Materials such as brass will also harmonise well here, breaking up any colour domination so consider a contemporary brass bed with matching bedside tables, and dress with a plain faux fur bed throw or quilt that complements the visual verve of the bedstead allowing the bed itself to form the focal point of the room.
Should you prefer to stick with the basic masculine colours such as blue shades, bottle greens, browns and black derivatives there are ways to bring a flavour of romantic style into those hues also. It’s all about the finish and texture that you choose for each colour, so for instance, you might want a cobalt blue bedspread, but getting one in combed suede adds a romantic texture that would be lacking in plain cotton. Use black only in small accent pieces to avoid the room looking like a bachelor pad rather than a romantic haven. Likewise use a textured finish on walls such as a faux linen or suede effect rather than ordinary eggshell or matt paint.
Keep the mood romantic and warm and remember that cool tones tend to energise and open up a room while warmer ones create an enveloping and soothing environment. Exceptions exist however, as a cool tone like purple may have a warm undertone depending on the hue, particularly if it is muted. Look for colours that achieve both and use them as a colour backdrop or on accent walls. You might consider a black upholstered headboard with a teal accent wall that features white framed wall art. In this instance the black and teal combination warms up the space, whilst the white accents cools it down, as does the teal as it’s a cool tone with a warm undertone.
A little experimentation is the key here, but get the texture, colour and furnishings mix just right, and the results can be romantically ravishing..!
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