08 Feb Dressing Up the Dining Room for a Romantic Dinner

Looking to impress your significant other on Valentine’s Day this year? An at-home, fully prepared meal might be just the way to go. Here is a brief guide to dressing up the dining room for an at-home romantic dinner.

Get the Lighting Just Right

Lighting is key to getting a perfectly romantic ambiance. You’ll definitely want to keep your shutters or blinds mostly closed for maximum control over your lighting; then, supplement with overhead lighting on a dimming switch or with candles for an overall dim, yet amply lit atmosphere. (A combination of both is probably best because it can be difficult to bring enough lighting into a room with only candles.) Even if you feel that the room is amply lit without candles, you should be sure to include them because candles will lend that classic romantic touch.

Opt for a Formal Table Setting

Now is the time to pull out that fancy white tablecloth and fine dinnerware if you have it.  (If you have only everyday dinnerware on hand, you can always dress it up with linen napkins and an elegant table setting.) Get some linen napkins to use over your typical paper ones, and pay attention to where you put the silverware.