A romantic dinner at home offers many possibilities---whether you're celebrating an anniversary, holiday or just want to spend some time together. Surprising your partner with a romantic dinner at home becomes more special with the addition of dinner decorations. The decorations help set the romantic tone of the meal with some sentimental options for a personal touch.
Candles
Candles offer a traditional approach to romantic dinner decorations. Taper candlesticks are the style usually associated with a romantic, candle-lit dinner. For a more modern twist, use tea lights in small, glass candle holders. Create a romantic glow by placing several of the candles around the table. Add to the romantic feeling by dimming the overhead lights and using additional candles around the room. Place the candles away from flammable materials to avoid a potential fire hazard.
Twinkle Lights
Twinkle lights aren't just for the holidays and weddings. The strands of white lights add a romantic ambiance to any room. Craft stores sell strands with white cords that are usually used for weddings. You can also use strands of regular Christmas lights. String the lights around the ceiling above the table. This creates the look of twinkling stars inside the room. To extend the outdoor feel, spread a blanket on the floor and enjoy a romantic picnic indoors underneath the "stars."
Destination Theme
Couples often share a favorite destination or past trip together. Re-create that destination through decorations for a personalized romantic dinner. If you spent your honeymoon in Hawaii, use tropical decorations. Create a table skirt out of a grass skirt from a party shop. Make a centerpiece out of coconuts and pineapple. Seashells, a tray of sand and tropical music in the background add to the feeling. Another option is to re-create your favorite restaurant at home by replicating the decor.
Keepsakes
Keepsakes from your relationship create the opportunity to relive happy moments. Enlarge photographs or love letters you exchanged, then use them as place mats and wall hangings. Souvenirs from trips and other physical items work well as centerpieces. Play songs special to you as a couple in the background to accentuate the keepsake decorations.
Fabric
Fabric adds a romantic, luxurious feeling to the dinner area in the home. It also works well to hide everyday items to make it feel less like your home and more like a romantic destination. Drape fabric over the table, along the walls and over items such as the television or the microwave.
