Set the mood with these 5 must-haves for a romantic Valentine's Day at home

You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a romantic evening. It only needs to be special for you and your significant other. Try these ideas...

1. Set up a breakfast date

Who doesn't love breakfast in bed? Show your partner you care and that you appreciate their existence by starting their Valentine's Day with breakfast in bed. It can be a simple breakfast or even just a large cup of coffee and a little note.

Versatile bamboo tray folds up for easy storage while not in use as a side table or serving tray - available BDT for around R229.

2. Romantic Valentine's Day picnic basket 

Keep the flames of your romance burning with a sensual and romantic floral hamper. Start by setting up an outdoor picnic on your favourite sunset viewing spot in the garden, patio or next to a fireplace with throws and pillows. You can top off the settings with something cute and romantic, like flowers to set in the middle or a candle if it's not windy.

Red rose bush romantic hamper for around R900 at Netflorist.

3. Turn-up the excitement with some games

Have some fun if you love playing games - pick up the controls and enjoy a two-player video game, either fighting side by side, against a common enemy or challenging each other.

The ultimate game for couples for around R674 at fruugo.co.za.

4. At-home spa treatment

Enjoy a luxurious spa date night in the comfort of your home with your 'someone special.  Kick-off your shoes, slip into something comfortable and unwind as you and your partner reconnect over a night of relaxation and romance.

Everything you need to make your 'Spa' night special is included in your romantic & tasteful date box on sale for R680.

5. Keep that love flame burning

What's a romantic night without some romantic ambience? Get the cosy romantic vibes going strong at your place by lighting up a few of these red and white beautiful colour-blocked wax - half pink & half red on sale for around R119.

Get yourself some heart-shaped cookie cutters or heart-shaped silicone moulds and get baking!

Tescoma Heart Shaped Delicia Shortcake for R46 at 4Home.

You could make some biscuits and write little love notes in icing on them. Valentine's day baking options are endless, just choose your partner's favourite treats and decorate it with a heart in some way.

Source: Globaltravellers, Home Improvement