Whether it’s due to a busy schedule or simply not wanting to leave the comfort of your own home, staying in for date night can be just as fun – and sometimes even more so! With a night in, you have the chance to have a more relaxed evening.

However, you might need a little help to come up with ideas for the evening. What’s more, you need to make sure you set the right tone. The last thing you want is to end up with both of you on your phones.

An at home date night is your opportunity to show your date how special they are by going the extra mile with your preparation, your attentiveness, and your affection.

With the right approach, an at home date night can be the perfect way to spend a romantic evening. Here are a few tips to help you make your at home date night more exciting. 

Dim The Lights

There’s a reason why romantic restaurants keep the lighting low. It sets a mood that draws the two people in and forgets the outside world, and that is a great way to build an atmosphere. A low-light setting can create a more intimate atmosphere for your at home date night.

Dimming the lights can also help to set the mood and create a more romantic ambience. Let’s face it; there is nothing particularly mood-setting or romantic about harsh overhead lighting. If you want to set the mood for a romantic evening, dim those lights and keep it romantic. 

As simple as it sounds, this is the kind of thing that can separate an at home date night from any other night at home. Making these changes to the mood will help your evening feel more special.

Play Some Music

If you’re looking to set the mood for a romantic evening, you do not want to hit the smooth jams right away, especially if this is a first date. Instead, why not think about playing something you can dance to?

Of course, no romantic night in is complete without some mood-setting tunes. Think carefully about your selection. There is nothing wrong with being a bit cheesy, but you should also try and be sincere.

Create a playlist of romantic songs that will set the mood for the night. 

Serve a Delicious Dinner

Serve a variety of foods to keep your date/partner interested. It’s a much better idea to serve an exciting mix of dishes instead of cooking one huge meal. Think about putting some tapas or starters together, for example.

And make sure the food is tasty and looks appetising. Presentation is important, but you want them to enjoy the meal! If you are thinking about trying something ambitious, make sure that it tastes and looks great.

Prepare the meal with love and care to set the mood for a romantic evening. This may sound obvious, but your date/partner will notice if you have put a lot of work into the meal. Put your heart into it, and they will see it.

Make the Atmosphere Cosy & Romantic

Use candles or other mood-setting decorations to create a cosy and romantic atmosphere in your home. Think about what you can use to make sure that your date feels comfortable and appreciated. If you’re in the living room, for example, what could you add to make it feel a little different?

Play soft music to set the mood. You want some great mood-setting music, but you don’t want to shout to be heard over it. Find something that works at a low volume, loud enough to be heard and enjoyed but not so loud that it is the entire focus of the room.

Serve your favourite foods and drinks to complete the ambience. Think about what you could offer to match the atmosphere. Would a glass of something fizzy be appropriate, or is your date a cocktail person? With food, try to keep it light, as you don’t want anything weighing too heavily on you!

Enjoy Each Other

When you’re at home, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of life and forget to take time for yourselves. Try to take your mind off everything else that’s going on and enjoy each other and each other’s company. This is an opportunity for you to really relax.

Take advantage of your at-home environment. One of the best things about the at-home environment is that it removes so many of the other stress factors that can get in the way during a date. You don’t have to worry about other people, whether the bar is going to close before you are ready, or if the weather suddenly changes.

Use this time to focus on each other, talking about your day-to-day lives. This is a golden opportunity for you both to connect in a way that may be harder on a typical date. Without the distractions mentioned above, you can make sure that all your attention is on your date.

Finally, the most important thing to remember. Do not get upset if something hasn’t quite turned out the way you planned it. As much as you want everything to go perfectly, remember that you and your partner are the most important things here.

Final Thoughts: Plan An At Home Date Night

A lot of people feel like a date night needs to be a big night on the town, but an at home date night can be just as fun – and sometimes even more so! With a little planning and effort, you can make your at home date night more exciting, romantic, and enjoyable. 

You can set the scene with the decorations, mood lighting and music. You can cook up a storm and make your partner feel special by creating a luxurious evening in the comfort of your own home! And most importantly, don’t forget to enjoy each other!

If you are looking for some inspiration, why not browse the blogs at Illicit Encounters? We have plenty of ideas to help our users make their special evenings a little more special.

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