Romantic Valentine's Day Decorating Ideas

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KT Merry; Jenna Elliott, One Eleven Photography

If you're struggling to come up with a romantic date at home this year for you and your special Valentine, then look no further. From adorable Valentine-themed setups to the sweetest and most delightful confections—we have to let ourselves indulge sometimes, after all—these fail-safe ideas will surely help you get your creative juices flowing. Remember that even though actions may speak louder than words, you can still write your dearest an old-school love note in addition to showing your affection through one—or more—of these heartfelt gestures below. And don't forget a gift for him or her to top off the night. So raise a glass to you and yours, whether you're celebrating with your significant other or just a close friend, and read on for our 36 favorite Valentine's Day decorating ideas.

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Mintwood Home

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V-Day Bar

For that special night, there's no better vessel for all of your sweets—and the Champagne, of course—than a golden-hued bar cart.

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Gold Bar Cart, Target, $150

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Edie Parker

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Pretty Pink Coasters

At your Valentine's Day–themed table, how about a Valentine's Day–themed drink set atop a Valentine's Day–themed coaster? You can never go wrong with pink and red hearts.

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HVN + EP Round Coasters, Edie Parker, $350

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Darcy Miller

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Galentine's Day Champagne Charms

Make your Galentine's Day celebration—virtual or otherwise—even more festive by adding heart-shaped charms to glasses of bubbly. It's a fun way to celebrate your best girlfriends.

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Valentine's Day Stemware, Williams Sonoma, $24

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Darcy Miller

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Parisian-Inspired

This year, make the City of Light a part of your Valentine's Day bash. Take a cue from the colors of the French flag—red, white, and blue—and incorporate blueberries and red roses into your arrangement. Finish the look with a wall decal featuring the Eiffel Tower.

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Eiffel Tower Wall Decal, Amazon, $26

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Vanessa Tierney Photography

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Meredith Jane Photography

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Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Pops

An unexpected twist on traditional chocolate hearts, heart-shaped ice cream pops are a cool treat.

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Valentine's Day Cakesicle Sticks, Etsy, $1

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Greg Finck Photography

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Tea Time

Why not host a Valentine's Day tea party? Teacups filled with blush-toned satchels sit atop heart-shaped tea saucers.

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Ralph Lauren Tea Cup and Saucer, Saks Fifth Avenue, $65

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Cassie Rosch

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Pink and Lucite

Pink stools, persimmon taper candles, and a floral arrangement set along the floor are all centerstage, thanks to a see-through Lucite table.

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Tiny Taper Candle Set, Williams Sonoma, $14.95

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KT Merry

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Pale Pink Glasses

The subtlest hint of pink stemware plays nicely with blush linens and garden roses in this formal but unfussy tablescape.

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Pink Crystal Goblet, Wayfair, $22.99

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KT Merry

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Cake and Chocolates, Too

Not a pink frosting person? A white-on-white cake is perfectly celebratory alongside a delicate tray of bespoke chocolates.

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Valentine's Day Truffle Collection, Kollar Chocolates, $61.25

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Best Home Fashion

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Cozy Furnishings

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be a formal affair—why not ring in the day by snuggling up with your sweetheart on the sofa, comfortably wrapped in blush-hued pillows and soft blankets?

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Dot Pillow, Design Within Reach, $95

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Ruthie Eileen Photography

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Heart-Adorned Goodie Bags

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Dayo Idowu

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Sentimental Floral Arrangements

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Best Home Fashion

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Pastel Drapery

Swathe your Valentine's celebration in sheer panels of pastel drapery, to add a little mystique to the day. We also love the stylish, thematic wreaths suspended in the folds of fabric.

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Valentine's Felt Leaf Wreath, Etsy, $35.67

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Romantic Textiles

Embrace soft and romantic design by employing sweet floral textiles on and around your Valentine's table. Here, the carefully cross-stitched tapestry is a particularly lovely touch.

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Rose Wall Tapestry, Society6, $26.99

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Style Me Pretty/Sandra Aberg Photography

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Pink Candlesticks

Lend your Valentine's Day table setup an air of traditional elegance and playful spirit with rose petal pink candles. It's a subtle but effective decor trick to, ahem, melt over.

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Paradiso Taper Holders, West Elm, $20

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Emily Millay Photography

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Traditional Vignette

A bit of white tulle lends whimsy and romance to any decor setting. Here, a vignette with a small vase of roses, traditional clocks, and a place setting is elegantly draped with tulle.

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White Tulle Table Skirt, Amazon, $18

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Floral Cookies

Dress up geometric cookies with white frosting and edible flowers for a show-stopping treat bound to give your hon butterflies. Besides—why give flowers for a vase when you can give flowers to eat?

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Edible Rose Petals, Terrain, $10

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Jenna Elliott, One Eleven Photography

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Love Me Do Photography

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Sweet Linens

Skip the hot pink paper napkins and instead bring out your beautiful linens. These pastel pink floral napkins are an understated yet elegant accent for a romantic holiday.

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Rose Gold Flower Napkins, Etsy, $5

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Jenna Elliott, One Eleven Photography

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"I Love You More Than Pizza" Sign

Granted, "pizza" can be replaced with just about anything here—cookies, cheese, or perhaps donuts. The point is, your loved one will appreciate the cheeky nod to a love that's bigger than your appetite for your favorite food.

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Jenna Elliott, One Eleven Photography

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Floral Naked Cake

Adorn a naked cake with large flowers to create a vignette of overindulgence and sweetness. Pair it with a simple white cake stand (you can use matching ones to hold vases with the same flowers) for a crisp, uniform look.

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Jenna Elliott, One Eleven Photography

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Make Punch With A Pretty Side

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Robyn Van Dyke Photography

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Pink Macarons and Berries

One of the loveliest aspects of Valentine's Day (besides celebrating the love in your life, of course) is that the holiday's colors make it easy for food to double as themed decor. Here, raspberries sprinkled around pink pomegranate macarons make for a treat that's appealing to the eyes and the tastebuds.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Box, Dana's Bakery, $36

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Erin Elizabeth Photo

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Simple Bouquet

A dozen roses is the tradition, but just one or two blooms in a small vase can be equally charming (and saves space on a crowded dinner table!). Here, peach roses situated in a vase on stacked books make for a charming centerpiece.

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Peach Roses, Global Rose, $54

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Melanie Gabrielle Photography

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Rose-Topped Cake

Sprinkle candied rose petals on a plain white cake for your most elegant Valentine's Day affair—the effortless beauty of this simple dessert is enough to make anyone swoon.

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The Cake Bake Shop's Two-Tier Cake, Williams Sonoma, $300

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Sugar Shoppe LA

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Add a Smooch

Candy lips make a playful addition to drink sticks, especially when paired with splashy pink coasters. Give your a date smooch—and your drink a brush of decor—by sliding gummy lips onto a wooden drink stick.

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Madelaine Chocolate Lips, Amazon, $11

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Brian Leahy Photography

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Double-Tiered Serving Trays

Infuse your Valentine's Day with a bit of gilded glamour by serving treats on your two-tiered platters. Scatter a few branches of greenery around your treats for added charm.

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Two Tier Mirrored Gold Serving Tray, Etsy, $42.99

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Alyssa Rosenheck

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Heart Sculpture

You don't have to give up your neutral color palette during this romantic time of year. The metal heart sculpture in this Nashville home is just as Valentine's Day-appropriate as any garish red and pink accessories.

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3D Heart Wall Decor, Wayfair, $33.99