The fireplace is a romantic trope for good reasons. It’s intimate, warm, has perfect ambient lighting, and on a cold night, it’s the perfect snuggle spot. That’s why the fireplace is ideal for a date night, particularly Valentine’s. Flowers and dinners are staples, but instead of going out for dinner, stay home in the serenity of your private fireside. Alternatively, that cozy fire is the perfect conclusion after a romantic night out to enjoy each other’s company in tranquil intimacy. To help you plan that perfect fireside date, Classic Fireplace has some great date night ideas to stoke the flames of love this February 14 or year-round.
A Quiet Valentine’s Dinner Just for Two
It’s true, a romantic night out at a fancy restaurant with a delicious meal is always a treat. However, the charm of a dinner at home has the unbeatable quality of being made with love. Sharing a beautiful meal under the glow of the fire is a perfect one-up to that candle-lit dinner. If preparing in the kitchen only risks the wrong kind of fire, you can always prepare an elegant cheese plate or charcuterie board to share over a bottle of wine. If you have a wood fireplace you can even cook a small meal on the fire with skewers. So long as you’re safe, roasted marshmallows make the perfect dessert.
A Valentine’s Evening Together
We won’t blame you for enjoying a night out. However, the best date night ideas don’t stop when you return home. Complete your romantic evening by cozying up next to the fireplace. Listen to the fire and some music, play a board game, finish a puzzle, or just enjoy each other’s company and conversation while you watch the flames reflect in each other’s eyes. After dinner at a restaurant filled with the din of other dates, especially on Valentine’s, the fireside will provide the quiet and intimacy to focus on each other while you enjoy the radiant warmth of the fire.
Taking the Date Night Outdoors
The fireplace inside is toasty and cozy, but a fire outdoors is no less warm and romantic. A date night by the fire under the bright moon and stars is the essence of an unforgettable date. Outdoor fireplaces, like the unique Jotul Terrazza, recreate that indoor experience under the night sky while a patio flame, like those from Napoleon, recreates a campfire with a simple switch. Outside date nights are perfectly comfortable in the warmer nights of Spring and Summer. However, a chilly evening can be even more intimate. While a Valentine’s night is chilly in the midst of Winter, that is only more motivation to cozy up close together under a blanket by the fire.
Make Your Date Night Electric
Every fireplace — gas, wood, and electric — are perfect for a date night or Valentine’s evening. Gas and wood fireplaces have the charm of real flames, and burning wood creates that distinguishing crackle and scent that add to a date night’s ambiance. Gas fireplaces don’t require the attendance of a wood fire, so you and your date can focus on each other all evening. Electric fireplaces have that same ease of use and, unlike gas or wood fireplaces that require installation, can be placed anywhere in your home. That versatility makes them perfect for a fireplace date night in the dining room, sunroom, or bedroom.
The Fireplace Kindles Any Date
The strength of a fireplace for any date is the intimacy it creates, a serene atmosphere that lets you focus on one another. The soft glow of the fire shuts out the rest of the busy world as it draws you two closer together. No distractions, there is just each other’s company. After all, a date night is about dedicating an evening to someone you love. Want to start having some unforgettable date nights, contact us to see which fireplace will serve your home best.
