Setting the stage for romance

To set the perfect mood of romance this love month, every major room in your house requires extra preparation and meticulous attention to detail. Here are some tips from experienced interior designer Mari Ruiz-Gomez on how to stir up the right ambience in your abode for Valentine’s Day.

The key words are coziness and sensuality. Warm hues such as red, orange, and yellow do much to fire up passion in any room. Lighting is very important in setting the mood of the room. Soften the look of your bedroom with sensual color tones and textures. The fine texture of silk on your bed covering and curtains will make both of you feel comfortable and relaxed, setting the stage for romance. Flowers never fail to set a romantic mood. Decorate your bedroom with some exotic floral arrangements and don’t forget to set a few long-stemmed beauties on the bed. (Federal Design Expo, the one-stop home building, furniture and lifestyle center, features romantic bedroom, living room, and dining room showcases for couples and "soon-to-couples" alike. The Federal Design Expo is located at 2250 Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City. For inquiries you can call 893-6553/893-6589.)