How you can enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day at home

Staying in is the new going out. Avoid the stress of booking a table a month in advance for the most commercialised day of the year by spending Valentine’s Day at home. If you choose to stay at home, you’re probably going to put more thought and effort into the day and evening which is even more special. It’ll be one to remember!

Cuddling up on the sofa whilst watching a film and having a takeaway are great ways to spend Valentine’s Day. But you’ve probably done that 100+ times in the past year. So why not try something different and romantic while staying in the comfort of your own home?

Cook a romantic dinner

This is no normal dinner, this is a romantic dinner. The way to a person’s heart is through their stomach after all! Cook together as a collaborative activity or treat your significant other by cooking for them. Putting in the effort is a simple way to show how much you care and we promise you, they will appreciate it! Set the table, light some candles, and put down that microwave meal because you’re going to channel your inner Nigella. Here are some romantic recipes that are guaranteed to impress. 

Does your partner have a favourite restaurant or dish? A thoughtful and special way to treat them is by searching recipes from this favourite restaurant or of the dish – the internet is your friend! If you want to go all out, 2020 saw the rise of the restaurant at-home meal kits. 

You can enjoy restaurant quality meals from your favourite places all from the comfort of your own home. These brilliant kits have made birthdays, anniversaries, any occasion you can think of, extra-special. Searching your favourite restaurant will tell you whether they do meal kits. Alternatively, here are some helpful links that shows various restaurants that offer the kits that can be sent nationwide or one that is particularly handy for those in Bristol/South East of England.

Bring the spa to you

Fancy spa days can be expensive and there’s usually a sneaky extra charge for massages that are deep in the fine print. Enjoy the intimacy of a spa day at home with a bubble bath, aromatherapy candles, massages, face masks, and of course dressing gowns, for a fraction of the price and double the intimacy. 

You could even play some chilled music to really achieve that spa-like ambience. No spa day is complete without a bottle of prosecco and that’ll certainly be much cheaper at home than at a spa! This is an extra special way of celebrating Valentine’s Day at home while saving money and you’re sure to feel relaxed – it’s a win win. 

Make sure your bathroom windows have decorative or textured glass to ensure no prying eyes can see your relaxation day! You’ll enjoy them for your at-home spa day and for years to come.

What else can make Valentine’s Day at home special?

Hold a mini Great British Bake Off and become bakers for the day! If you and your partner are the competitive type, try out the three challenges based on a theme – signature bake, technical challenge, and showstopper.

Or, create an at-home cinema experience. All you need is a blank wall and a projector. This way, you won’t have to deal with crunching sounds of popcorn and people talking over the film! 

These are all amazing ways to do something different and special for Valentine’s Day. However, if cuddling up on the sofa with a film sounds perfect for you and your partner then that’s all that really matters. Keep the romance going with a film to match. Rotten Tomatoes have put together their top-rated romance films. The most important thing is to spend quality time with your partner and enjoy each other’s company, so what better place to do that than at home? 

Your home can be cosy and inviting while looking contemporary and sleek with our bifold doors and conservatories. Perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s Day at home and beyond. Transform your space to exactly how you want it and you’ll never look back. As the saying goes, home is where the heart is!