Elevate Your Valentine’s Day with These Chic Decor Ideas

If you’re struggling to come up with a romantic date at home this year for you and your special Valentine, then look no further. From adorable Valentine-themed setups to the sweetest and most delightful confections—we have to let ourselves indulge sometimes, after all—these fail-safe ideas will surely help you get your creative juices flowing. Remember that even though actions may speak louder than words, you can still write your dearest an old-school love note in addition to showing your affection through one—or more—of these heartfelt gestures below. And don’t forget a gift for him or her to top off the night. So raise a glass to you and yours, whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or just a close friend, and read on for our 36 favorite Valentine’s Day decorating ideas.

For that special night, there’s no better vessel for all of your sweets—and the Champagne, of course—than a golden-hued bar cart.

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Gold Bar Cart, Target, $150

At your Valentine’s Day–themed table, how about a Valentine’s Day–themed drink set atop a Valentine’s Day–themed coaster? You can never go wrong with pink and red hearts.

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HVN + EP Round Coasters, Edie Parker, $350

Make your Galentine’s Day celebration—virtual or otherwise—even more festive by adding heart-shaped charms to glasses of bubbly. It’s a fun way to celebrate your best girlfriends.

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Valentine's Day Stemware, Williams Sonoma, $24

This year, make the City of Light a part of your Valentine’s Day bash. Take a cue from the colors of the French flag—red, white, and blue—and incorporate blueberries and red roses into your arrangement. Finish the look with a wall decal featuring the Eiffel Tower.

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Eiffel Tower Wall Decal, Amazon, $26

A clutch of breadsticks is tied off with a pink ribbon and place atop a pink embossed cheeseboard in this Galentine’s Day party.

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Rose Gold Agate Tray, Etsy, $116

Simple garland featuring burlap flags and cut-out hearts doesn’t feel overly frilly.

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Pink Heart Felt Garland, Etsy, $18

An unexpected twist on traditional chocolate hearts, heart-shaped ice cream pops are a cool treat.

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Valentine’s Day Cakesicle Sticks, Etsy, $1

Why not host a Valentine’s Day tea party? Teacups filled with blush-toned satchels sit atop heart-shaped tea saucers.

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Ralph Lauren Tea Cup and Saucer, Saks Fifth Avenue, $65

Pink stools, persimmon taper candles, and a floral arrangement set along the floor are all centerstage, thanks to a see-through Lucite table.

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Tiny Taper Candle Set, Williams Sonoma, $14.95

The subtlest hint of pink stemware plays nicely with blush linens and garden roses in this formal but unfussy tablescape.

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Pink Crystal Goblet, Wayfair, $22.99

Not a pink frosting person? A white-on-white cake is perfectly celebratory alongside a delicate tray of bespoke chocolates.

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Valentine's Day Truffle Collection, Kollar Chocolates, $61.25

Valentine’s Day doesn't have to be a formal affair—why not ring in the day by snuggling up with your sweetheart on the sofa, comfortably wrapped in blush-hued pillows and soft blankets?

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Dot Pillow, Design Within Reach, $95

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a small group? Make adorably on-theme goodie bags, decorated with sparkling hearts and packed with pink-and-red treats.

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2ct Valentine's Bags, Target, $3

Nothing says “I love you” like a beautifully set table, complete with thoughtful floral arrangements. And those heart-shaped succulents? Too perfect for words.

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Two Hearts as One, Urbanstems, $50

Swathe your Valentine’s celebration in sheer panels of pastel drapery, to add a little mystique to the day. We also love the stylish, thematic wreaths suspended in the folds of fabric.

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Valentine's Felt Leaf Wreath, Etsy, $35.67

Embrace soft and romantic design by employing sweet floral textiles on and around your Valentine’s table. Here, the carefully cross-stitched tapestry is a particularly lovely touch.

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Rose Wall Tapestry, Society6, $26.99

Lend your Valentine’s Day table setup an air of traditional elegance and playful spirit with rose petal pink candles. It's a subtle but effective decor trick to, ahem, melt over.

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Paradiso Taper Holders, West Elm, $20

A bit of white tulle lends whimsy and romance to any decor setting. Here, a vignette with a small vase of roses, traditional clocks, and a place setting is elegantly draped with tulle.

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White Tulle Table Skirt, Amazon, $18

Dress up geometric cookies with white frosting and edible flowers for a show-stopping treat bound to give your hon butterflies. Besides—why give flowers for a vase when you can give flowers to eat?

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Edible Rose Petals, Terrain, $10

Rose-petal pink and hot pink honeycomb lanterns lend any vignette or Valentine’s Day party a sense of lighthearted buoyancy. Pair with matching flowers to continue the color palette.

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Heart-Shaped Honeycomb Decoration, Etsy, $10.33

Skip the hot pink paper napkins and instead bring out your beautiful linens. These pastel pink floral napkins are an understated yet elegant accent for a romantic holiday.

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Rose Gold Flower Napkins, Etsy, $5

Granted, “pizza” can be replaced with just about anything here—cookies, cheese, or perhaps donuts. The point is, your loved one will appreciate the cheeky nod to a love that's bigger than your appetite for your favorite food.

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16 Pieces Valentine's Day Cut-Outs, Amazon, $15.99

Adorn a naked cake with large flowers to create a vignette of overindulgence and sweetness. Pair it with a simple white cake stand (you can use matching ones to hold vases with the same flowers) for a crisp, uniform look.

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Fake Flower Heads, Etsy, $7.50

Serve your loved one (or party guests) a tasty fruit punch adorned with red berries. Here, the punch is paired with “xoxo” napkins and heart-shaped doilies.

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Beverage Dispenser, Walmart, $16

One of the loveliest aspects of Valentine’s Day (besides celebrating the love in your life, of course) is that the holiday's colors make it easy for food to double as themed decor. Here, raspberries sprinkled around pink pomegranate macarons make for a treat that's appealing to the eyes and the tastebuds.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Box, Dana's Bakery, $36

A dozen roses is the tradition, but just one or two blooms in a small vase can be equally charming (and saves space on a crowded dinner table!). Here, peach roses situated in a vase on stacked books make for a charming centerpiece.

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Peach Roses, Global Rose, $54

Sprinkle candied rose petals on a plain white cake for your most elegant Valentine’s Day affair—the effortless beauty of this simple dessert is enough to make anyone swoon.

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The Cake Bake Shop’s Two-Tier Cake, Williams Sonoma, $300

Candy lips make a playful addition to drink sticks, especially when paired with splashy pink coasters. Give your a date smooch—and your drink a brush of decor—by sliding gummy lips onto a wooden drink stick.

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Madelaine Chocolate Lips, Amazon, $11

Infuse your Valentine’s Day with a bit of gilded glamour by serving treats on your two-tiered platters. Scatter a few branches of greenery around your treats for added charm.

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Two Tier Mirrored Gold Serving Tray, Etsy, $42.99

You don’t have to give up your neutral color palette during this romantic time of year. The metal heart sculpture in this Nashville home is just as Valentine’s Day-appropriate as any garish red and pink accessories.

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3D Heart Wall Decor, Wayfair, $33.99

Take those construction paper hearts to the next level with this geometric heart DIY. The wall decor looks super hip, but still Valentine’s Day appropriate, hung directly on a neutral wall. (If you're not ready to commit to something this big, you could always make a mini framed version instead.)

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Abstract Heart Wall Art, Pottery Barn Kids, $71

You don't need an over-the-top wreath stuffed to the brim with red and pink flowers to bring the V-day spirit to your front door. This subtle X and O wreath does the trick just fine without any overly romantic kitsch.

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XO Wreath, Etsy, $110

If you've been itching to break out a cliché “live, laugh, love” art print, now’s the one time you can get away with it. Integrating the art into a centerpiece is a cinch to do and makes for a fun take on romantic decorating.

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Live Laugh Love Mini Stamped Book Set, Etsy, $18

There’s no need to go overboard with lovey dovey decorations, as Julie Blanner proves with this understated table. A few simple pops of light pink and a simple bouquet of white roses is all you need to set the mood for a romantic dinner.

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White Roses, 1-800 Flowers, $80

Tiny locket-style hearts become a statement piece of art when suspended in mini frames, like these at actress Beth Riesgraf’s home. They're perfect for Valentine’s Day, but understated enough that you could keep them up all year long.

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Ben-Amun Heart Locket, Neiman Marcus, $70

Real flowers are beautiful, of course, and one of the easiest ways to add a little romance to your space. But these tulip-shaped candle holders may be even more lovely. The vintage-inspired pink glass pairs perfectly with the gilded base to create a timeless look.

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Brass Glass Tulip Candle Holder Set, Etsy, $43.65