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8 Ways To Sexify Your PadPosted on January 23, 2010
by Cosmopolitan
1. Aroma-cize your place. "Scatter scented candles with matches throughout your house," advises design expert Chris Madden. Choose aromas that remind you of your favorite places, like sandalwood to invoke a cozy Baguio getaway, or coconut to bring you back to a day at the beach.
2. Go with personalized room hues. Madden recommends finding color inspiration from things you love--like the ocean, the sky, flowers, and sunsets--to create a calm, comfy boudoir.
3. Place softness underfoot. Madden suggests spreading a few throws, big pillows, or cushy rugs of the same hue around a room, especially if your space has wood floors. "Hardwood is beautiful, but sometimes it needs something to add warmth."
4. Get lush, plush bedding. "Your bed is your sanctuary," says Madden. "It should be made up with the absolute best linens you can afford." Invest in sheets with a high thread count (it's worth it--300 and up feels great), a fluffy down comforter, and some overstuffed pillows in touch-me textures.
5. Add sense-pleasing touches. Framed botanical prints, variously shaped vases, and mood music all add a bit of sensory bliss. Another easy trick: Convert your most meaningful photos from color to black and white, and display them on your walls or bedside table. "Keep the look classic and simple by using white mats and thin black frames," Madden says.
6. Display pretty details. "Complement your department store purchases by adding surprising attractive garnishes," suggests Madden. Unique, decorative candleholders, one-of-a-kind lamps, and trinkets that have been passed down to you all add personality to any room and really make it your own.
7. Use the right light. "Your rooms should have two kinds of lighting: task lighting for reading and beautiful dim light for a great relaxed atmosphere," says Madden.
8. Conceal clutter. Nothing kills a mood more than a messy, chaotic room. Luckily, home-design stores are full of stylish choices, like bamboo baskets and fabric-covered boxes, that make organization easy. "When it comes to maintaining a clean, serene space, good storage is absolutely essential," says Madden.
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lalabong
I like the first tip Aroma-cize your place. I love scented candles.
March 10, 2010 at 10:54 am report abuse -
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handpaintedsky
great ideas for my room..can't wait to move things
February 10, 2010 at 11:51 pm report abuse -
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summerinparis128
conceal clutter.-sobrang stressful pg makalat :(
February 10, 2010 at 08:51 pm report abuse -
shirleylim26
I agree with #4. Get lush, plush bedding. our bed is our sanctuary. So why not invest for sheets with a high thread count , fluffy comforter and overstuffed pillows.
February 08, 2010 at 12:06 pm report abuse -
joyfulmom
Nice room. Like the lighting, feels super relaxing
February 05, 2010 at 06:46 pm report abuse -
prettylass8831
I love scented candles. I actually collect them.
February 05, 2010 at 10:40 am report abuse -
yanipot
This is nice. My hubby and I should have a beach inspired room since we both love the beach... Hmmm. Now how to go about doing that... Hehe...
February 04, 2010 at 04:04 pm report abuse -
miss_techylicious
the room would be perfect if we follow these tips.
February 04, 2010 at 10:14 am report abuse -
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miss_techylicious
thanks for all the tips. of all the tips, #7 yung hardest for me. have to hire an expert pa para ma-install yung spotlight. :)
February 01, 2010 at 10:12 pm report abuse -
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handpaintedsky
i'll be moving things in my room this coming month. this tips are really handy. :)
January 29, 2010 at 09:09 pm report abuse -
Elyz_Iza
helpful tips for a homebody like me, thanks cosmo!
January 28, 2010 at 05:19 pm report abuse -
casebats
Brighten up dark rooms with light-colored walls, sheer curtains and plenty of plants.
January 28, 2010 at 05:53 am report abuse -
miss_techylicious
working on #10. it's hard to leave in condo where space is limited. dapat tlga organized lahat.
January 27, 2010 at 03:29 pm report abuse -
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xelynne
i wish i can do this on my own pad! too bad i dont have much time.
January 25, 2010 at 08:16 am report abuse -
xianlei28
i always wanted a zen style room, too bad kapag may anak ka na dahil puro kalat na ang makikita mo hehehe
January 25, 2010 at 08:06 am report abuse -
hazelnutzy
My room is so messy. The picture above makes me want to decorate my room. :)
January 25, 2010 at 12:55 am report abuse -
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breakaway
i agree that using the right lighting for a room is a must. It can set some moods around the place and it can help make the room more pleasant to live with.
January 23, 2010 at 11:16 pm report abuse -
jayn000
i hope i can follow this tips but i dont have a solo bedroom.
January 23, 2010 at 11:16 pm report abuse -
shirleylim26
wonderful ideas cosmo team! thnx for these tips.
January 23, 2010 at 10:20 pm report abuse -
miss_techylicious
excellent tips! thanks for this. i'll get busy this weekend. =)
January 23, 2010 at 10:00 pm report abuse -
jhinggay19
nice tips! no.8 I think is the most important! and the one that I'll always do.
January 23, 2010 at 06:10 pm report abuse -
fishbowl84
i love that image!! i want to have a room just like that..
January 23, 2010 at 06:04 pm report abuse -
rose17
The last tip is so true. An uncluttered room resembles a clean person, plus someone who is responsible.
January 23, 2010 at 05:36 pm report abuse -
rose17
Get lush, plush bedding. I'm sure this will be one of the few things i make sure I have when I finally have my own place.
January 23, 2010 at 05:35 pm report abuse -
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darriane
every year ng papalit ako ng design ng room ko, ng papalit ako wall papers and changing my bed tv directions pra maiba, pra every year bago, :)
January 23, 2010 at 03:55 pm report abuse -
summerinparis128
i love to keep my room clean.nkakawala ng stress.i'll try to do these tips.added info n nman.nice :)
January 23, 2010 at 03:30 pm report abuse -
prettylass8831
I like the minimalist look. I don't like clutter at all.
January 23, 2010 at 03:27 pm report abuse -
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donnaportia
Thanks for another helpful article cosmo! I agree with retz, let's say NO to Clutter!!!
January 23, 2010 at 01:48 pm report abuse -
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retz
Thanks for the tips, especially #8 Conceal Clutter. Kasi I hate kalat talaga.
January 23, 2010 at 01:09 pm report abuse -
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shirleylim26
thank you so much for these wonderful tips! i will sure follow these ! i love the #8 tip, conceal the clutter!!! :)
January 23, 2010 at 11:16 am report abuse -
mamaii26
i like candles scents with aroma of jasmin .. its comfy and relaxing haha add sexyness on our ....... tsk tsk
January 23, 2010 at 10:53 am report abuse -
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