Date night ideas - Lockdown edition

Date night at home has never been so romantic

Cupid has got his work cut out for himself this year.

While a quiet night in might have sounded like the ideal Valentine’s Day a year ago, this year it seems all we’ve had are quiet nights in.

But we here at Aspire think it’s time to dust off the cobwebs where romance is concerned and make this a Valentine’s Day to remember – for all the right reasons.

A Lockdown Date Night at Home

Need a little help in making Valentine’s Day extraordinary this year? Take your pick from our list of innovative and fun activities to do at home as you celebrate the day of love.

Love is All Around

We are all very much used to staring at the same walls, day in day out.

For this Valentine’s Day, surprise your partner by giving your bedroom a romantic make-over.

Let us paint you a picture of the ultimate romantic bedroom:

candles lit on bedside tables, fairy lights framing windows, and rose petals sprinkled over a plush throw haphazardly placed on one of our lavish, handcrafted bed frames with a boutique Catherine Lansfield Rose Gold Velvet Headboard capturing your focus.

Add two glasses of wine and a box of mouth-watering chocolates, and you and your partner’s night is set.

Or if you’re stuck for a present and want to give your partner a chance to freshen up the bedroom deco, let them pick a new headboard from our stunning collection of upholstered headboards.

In love with Food

Food is a given, but since a crammed restaurant isn’t an option, why not shake things up this Valentine’s Day.

For foodies, pick your takeaway at random and let a new dish or cuisine tantalise your taste buds.

If you’re feeling competitive, release your inner master chef by playing a round of Ready Steady Cook with your significant other – just buy a bag of random groceries (preferably foods you both like!) and give each other 30 minutes to cook a feast! The winner can skip the dishes…

Strictly Come Dancing

Even Cinderella must give the ballroom a miss this lockdown, but that shouldn’t stop you and your partner from taking centre stage.

For a date night with all the moves, learn a ballroom dance, dig out those dancing shoes and give your partner a whirl. There are plenty of iconic dance routines to copy if you’re stuck with the sidestep.

Guaranteed to be a night full of laughter…!

Romantic bedroom ideas

Treasured Memories

Treasure hunts aren’t just for children (anymore). Surprise your partner with a treasure hunt down memory lane with hidden photos or stories of years spent together and share your fondest memories. Or keep it light-hearted by hiding presents, treats, or even better, funny dares!

A Night at the Movies

You could create a romantic, cinema experience in your living room with heart-shaped chocolates and butter popcorn. Or you could create your own love story to give The Notebook a run for its money.

Whether you act out your getting-together story or enact your favourite scenes from your most-loved romantic films, have a night of fun and laughter by filming your own short film!

Hidden Love

It is easy to sit in front of the TV every night without really talking to your significant other.

For a date night at home that will help you reconnect (and keep your inner child happy), build a den, bring a picnic and a stack of board games, and enjoy your little love cocoon!