Creative Ideas For Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day doesn’t need grand gestures or rigid rules. It’s simply an excuse to slow down, stay in, and romanticise the everyday. Think an elevated takeaway, or a candlelit centrepiece. Less about roses (especially when they’re out of season) and traditional, old-school clichés, and more about fresh takes that feel personal, design-led, and truly special.
Elevated Takeaway
Takeaways can be elevated too. The ultimate Valentine's move: ordering in, but making it feel intentional. Effort, without the effort.
Candle Centrepiece
Skip the florals and let candlelight do the talking. Mix heights, colours, and shapes for a table that feels warm, unfussy, and a little bit magical.
Rose Alternatives
Roses aren’t the only option, especially when they’re out of season in the UK and have to be imported from much further afield. Instead, rethink florals altogether. Radicchio displays can look almost flower-like when arranged loosely, while bread shaped into sculptural blooms brings an unexpected, playful twist, and a more thoughtful take on romance.
Lonely Hearts
Valentine’s is the one day where leaning fully into the symbolism actually feels right. Keep it playful and low-effort: heart-shaped pasta, a simple heart of jam on toast, a little red detail somewhere unexpected.
Cupid-Core
We're seeing cupids everywhere, from biscuits to butter. It feels nostalgic, slightly kitsch, and oddly charming. Could this be the next swan-core moment? A playful nod to romance that feels very now.
Love Letters
Love letters are back, and with 2026 shaping up to be the year of analog and nostalgia, it makes sense. Think embroidered lace details, stamped envelopes, handwritten notes that feel tactile and intentional. A slower, more sentimental kind of romance
A Study In Pink
Go all-in on millennial pink this Valentine’s. Think whipped desserts and a tonal tablescape. Add vintage coupes, polished silverware, and a glossy cherry (or two) to make it feel properly elevated.
