Valentine’s Day is an exciting holiday that comes around each and every year, but it also comes with some high expectations. You and the person you love might have different ideas of what the holiday is specifically about, but in the end, it’s a day that everyone can use to tell the people in their life that they are loved.
If you’re trying to plan something special for your significant other, it can be a little stressful trying to come up with something romantic and creative without crossing the line into cheesy. Before you step into panic-mode when it comes to holiday décor, remember that it’s not necessary to have a house covered roof to floor in rose petals to make a statement. In fact, a single, beautiful centerpiece on your kitchen island can say “I love you” just as boldly as a billion bouquets.
When it’s well done, your kitchen island centerpiece can be a romantic visual statement for the person you love and set the tone for the holiday. Here are five easy to create and super romantic centerpieces that will leave the one you love breathless.
Taking tea lights to a romantic level
When it comes to the kitchen, a little light at night can go a long way. When you’re creating a romantic centerpiece, it’s important to remember that the kitchen tends to have multiple color schemes going on simultaneously. From colored cabinets to granite countertops full of swirling, natural hues—adding a little romantic lighting to these palettes can make a very strong statement. For a Valentine’s centerpiece, try adding a number of simple and elegant tea lights on your granite countertop. The flickering light is going to reflect off of the natural stone and cast an amazing hue. Top it off by throwing a few flower petals between the candles and watch your kitchen go from standard to stunning with very little time investment.
Rose bouquet with pearls
Valentine’s Day is about adding something personal to everything you do. That means even if you don’t feel confident enough to try and arrange your own rose centerpiece, there are small touches that can be adding to one you’ve purchased. Take any standard rose bouquet and place it in your favorite vase. Tie a large red, white or pink ribbon around the vase to add a little more color and texture. Finally, carefully drape some fake pearls throughout the arrangement. These can be purchased at any party store and combined with a few surrounding tea lights, will look absolutely gorgeous.
A candy dish for two
If the one you love has a sweet tooth, a centerpiece that speaks to their sugary side is definitely the way to go. Simply place a long white or red dish on your kitchen island and fill it with your partner’s favorite sweet treat. Add intermixing white or red candles to the dish and let the candy do the rest of the work. Adding a few dishes together can make a delicious statement the one you love won’t soon forget!
From wine to roses
The key to a great romantic centerpiece is the ability to surprise. Sometimes this means finding new ways to use items you already have in your home in a fun and exciting way. For example, wine glasses can be transformed into amazing rose display cases and candle holder with a single flip of the wrist. If you’ve purchases single roses in several colors, snip them at the stem and place the flower under an upturned, clear wine glass on your kitchen island. What once held wine is now a cover for the roses and doubles as a candleholder. Place small and colorful candles on top of the base of the upturned wineglass and the one you love will be hard pressed not to be impressed by your creative Valentine’s centerpiece.
A corsage for every fine wine
Wine is a staple of Valentine’s Day and can also be used as your centerpiece. Using either an empty or a full wine bottle, slip a corsage around the top and intermix on your kitchen island with colorful candles. The final effect will not only be romantic but if you’ve gone the route of the full bottle, tasty as well! Once again, take other kitchen features into consideration when crafting your centerpiece. A kitchen island with granite countertops that compliments the earthy tones of a centerpiece wine bottle will act as its own helpful piece of décor when the time comes to show the one you love your final product! It doesn’t take much to make a statement and a romantic centerpiece can be just the right route to letting someone know you love him or her and are willing to create something specifically for them this Valentine’s Day.