7 Home Upgrades for a Better Love Life

Everyone feels more comfortable and relaxed in the right surroundings. But what if your home environment could make you feel ... passionate? Cuddly? Steamy? Flirtatious? If you’d like your home to be conducive to a better love life, read on …

1. Use mood lighting

Start by setting the right tone with mood lighting. It’s been proven that lighting can have a significant impact on how we feel in our surroundings. One jarring overhead light can be a mood-killer. If possible, consider installing a dimmer on an existing overhead fixture. Sconces with frosted shades provide a soft glow. Chandeliers traditionally utilize “warm” temperature bulbs and provide ample but calming illumination. 

Bonus Tip: Connect your light to your Google Home system and command the lights to dim with the sound of your voice or your smartphone.

2. Keep it private with a privacy lock

It’s hard to relax and loosen up if the space doesn’t feel private. Be sure the master bedroom is secure with an interior privacy lock. Sleek and stylish, privacy locks are typically levers or knobs and are available in many finishes and decor styles.

3. Get personal in a two person tub

Luxurious two-person tubs are a lovely place to relax and unwind. Even better with your significant other! Check out extra perks like heated jets, air controls, chromatherapy, and more. These tubs also provide a gorgeous focal point for the bathroom. 

Bonus Tip: Have a chaise lounge nearby where the two of you can cuddle up after a warm bath.

4. Invite romance with a wine cooler

Wine and romance have long been associated with one another. Just consider the saying, “wine and dine!” Including a wine cooler in your home upgrades will go a long way toward upping the romance factor. Knowing your partner’s favorite wine and keeping it stocked and at the perfect temperature will show that you care, and that you’d like to share a glass (and some time) with them. 

Bonus Tip: Get a bistro dining set and have a romantic wine tasting with your partner.

5. Keep your cool with a Nest thermostat

It’s hard to feel peaceful and serene if you’re freezing...or sweating. Assure that your space is just the right temp with the intuitive Nest Thermostat. With products like Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Temperature Sensor, your space will soon adjust to your preferred specifications, creating a comfortable space for some alone time.

Bonus Tip: Keep soft throw blankets near, just in case you need an excuse to cuddle up with your partner.

6. Keep it clean with a rainshower

Nothing creates an opportunity for romance like a rainshower or dual shower heads. To create the ultimate shower experience, design a shower system that includes options like hand showers, body sprays, and individual controls for water volume and temperature. Tailor your shower system to the needs of you and your partner. 

Bonus Tip: Add a Mr. Steam steam shower package for extra luxuriance.

7. Heat things up with a fireplace 

Fireplaces are multi-sensory stimulators. They’ve compelled us to gather near since caveman days with their warmth and light. Silence is acceptable by the fire, and everyone looks great in the glow they provide! Installing a fireplace is much easier than you might think. Fireplaces can be built-in, come complete with a mantel, be wall-mounted, in the form of a stove, be wall-inserted, and even come as part of a media console. They also come in a variety of fuel options. 

Bonus Tip: Throw a luxurious rug in front of the fire and you’re ready for a night of romance.

Keep it spicy

No matter which of these upgrades you choose, an investment you make in your home is an investment in your relationship. Show your partner you care by asking for their input and maybe adding a few indulgent options, just for them.