The goal of romantic style is to capture the thrill of the imagination; images that conjure up candlelight, music, and enduring memories.  Romance embraces, softens, and soothes.  It mixes periods and cultures.  It plays upon the idea of the serene with cool colors that often gravitate towards the white and cream palate. 

ITEMS THAT INSPIRE THE ROMANTIC STYLE

Light painted finishes.

Scandinavian color schemes.

Lace curtians or simple panels.

White or lightly distressed furniture.

Vintage fabrics and trims.

Sculptures and cherubs.

Garden torches.

Candle, iron, & crystal chandeliers.

Mirrors that illuminate a room.

Staffordshire figurines.

Decoupage.

Candelabras and candlesticks.

Tapestries hung from a rod on a wall.

Wood or painted sideboards.

An informal pairing of objects.

Glazed ceramics.

Pedestal vases and urns.

Bird sculptures and prints.

Herb plants in white containers.

Botanical table skirts and slipcovers.

Pine hutches and armoires.

Seashells.

Hats, umbrellas, and walking sticks.

Iron bed frames.

Weathered signs.

Antique puppets and marionettes.

Aged maps.

Paperweights, love letter, and notes.

Majolica plates and pitchers.

Bamboo and muslin.