The 9 (Non-Cheesy) Secrets to Creating a Romantic Bedroom Inline

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    A Nightstand

    A nightstand for your unmentionables (oh, and the usual suspects like books and an alarm clock) is practically a bedroom requirement, but adding the flicker of just one candle can be transformative.

    Diptyque Roses candle, $60, diptyqueparis.com; 19th-century pine two-drawer nightstand work table, $895, chairish.com

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    A Chaise Longue

    There is something inherently romantic about reclining on—or hastily tossing clothes over—one of these pieces.

    Jonathan Adler Danner chaise left arm in Ananda Berry, $3,295, jonathanadler.com

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    An Oversize Mirror

    This is an easy way to add light and ambience to any space.

    Christian oversize gold mirror, $379, onekingslane.com

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    Lace (White) Sheets

    Choose a sumptuous set that will make you want to linger all day, plus embellishment like lace trim will add the right romantic edge—pun intended.

    Pom Pom at Home Annabelle lace-edged sheets, $110–$425, neimanmarcus.com

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    A Fur Throw

    Unless you have a roaring fireplace, and even if you do, adding cuddle-worthy, soft textiles to a room quickly conjures romance.

    Williams-Sonoma faux fur gray owl-feather throw, $199–$249, williams-sonoma.com

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    A Canopy Bed

    There are few things you can add to a bedroom that will have the dramatic impact of a four-poster bed.

    Custom mature tree bed in custom birch finish, for information: houzz.com

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    A Good Mattress

    Crucial for sleep, and other obvious reasons.

    TEMPUR-Cloud Supreme Breeze, $3,199, tempurpedic.com

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    Mood Lighting

    First and foremost, set everything on a dimmer switch—nothing kills the mood more than harsh lighting. Second, add a stunning chandelier.

    Winston 34 chandelier, for information: remains.com

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    A Chest to Hide Your Clutter

    Messy rooms are not aphrodisiacs—and it’s a buzzkill if your date trips over your clothes on the floor.

    Jessica chest, $1,699, onekingslane.com