At Home Dinner Date Decorating Ideas

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Whether you've been dating for a few months or you've been married for years, there will come a time when you need new activities for date night. Luckily, romantic date night ideas don't have to be extravagant—you can have fun home date nights that are even better than any fancy dinner at a restaurant or night out on the town. These at home date night ideas are perfect for couples looking for fresh, casual date inspiration that can take place in the comfort of their own house. While you can always try some romantic dinner recipes for two, why not follow the meal by pampering yourselves with a DIY spa night or enjoying homemade ice cream sundaes?

Simple touches can speak volumes, especially since you don't need any grand, sweeping gestures to have a special night together. Cuddle up under a blanket and go outside to stargaze, watch a romantic television show, or set up a projector in the living room to feel like you're at the movies. Whether you're looking for a foodie-themed night, a themed movie marathon, or a fun game to play together, this list of creative home date night ideas won't disappoint you.

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Make tapas for dinner.

Whip up a bunch of different tapas instead of a big dinner so that you can taste as much as you want.

SHOP CHEESE BOARDS

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Put a puzzle together.

Challenge yourselves to a huge puzzle and see if you can figure it out in one night.

SHOP PUZZLES

home date nights spa

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Have a DIY spa night.

Make your own face masks, lotions, and more to have an at-home spa night worthy of the real deal.

SHOP FACE MASK KITS

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Make your own sushi.

Craft the perfect (well, perfect to you) rolls from the comfort of your home. You just need sticky rice, nori, a sushi mat, and whatever fillings you desire to get to work.

SHOP SUSHI MAKING KITS

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Play "Would You Rather" Jenga.

Come up with your favorite Would You Rather questions and write one on each Jenga block. When you play, whichever block you pull, you have to answer the question on it.

Get the tutorial at Life Sew Savory.

SHOP JENGA GAMES

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Turn your home into a movie theater.

All you need is a project, a blank wall or sheet, and your favorite movie for a cinema experience just like the movies. Don't forget the popcorn!

SHOP PROJECTORS

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Order dessert to go from your favorite restaurant.

You could eat dessert at a restaurant, or you could eat it in your pajamas in front of the TV. You can have it delivered and still support your local restaurants, then dig in from the comfort of your home if you use a delivery app like GrubHub.

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Have an evening by candlelight.

Set a super romantic mood by shutting off all the lights for the evening and doing everything by candlelight. Cell phone flashlights aren't allowed either!

SHOP CANDLES

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Watch a concert.

Either catch a band you've always dreamed of seeing, or relive one of your favorite concerts by watching a fully taped gig on YouTube or another streaming platform.

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Make ice cream sundaes.

Turn your kitchen into an ice cream parlor with different types of ice cream flavors and toppings to place on top of the towering sundae creations you concoct.

SHOP ICE CREAM BOWLS

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Plan your next get away.

Instead of talking about your dream vacation, take some action and get to planning it. Even if you don't book anything, mapping out what you want to do, where you want to stay, and what you'll eat will inspire you to make it happen soon. Maybe a list of the most beautiful places in the US will provide some inspiration.

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Do yoga together.

Roll out your yoga mats and get to stretching for a peaceful, relaxing night. There are many online yoga videos you can use, such as Yoga with Adriene, which offers free tutorials.

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Listen to records.

Get those discs spinning by picking out each of your favorite records that will become the soundtrack for a throwback evening. Maybe some of these best country love songs will make it on your list.

SHOP RECORD PLAYERS

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Go stargazing (outdoors or indoors!).

Even if it's too cold to go stargazing or too cloudy to see anything, set up a star projector inside. Lay down some blankets and pillows and enjoy the view.

SHOP STAR PROJECTORS

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Have a pizza party.

The best part about making your own pizzas is that you can go wild when it comes to toppings. No one can judge your Hawaiian pizza in the comfort of your home, right? Try this simple homemade pizza dough recipe for the perfect base.

SHOP PIZZA STONES

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Have a video game tournament.

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Play scary movie bingo.

Instead of just watching a scary movie that'll scare you both, make a game of it by playing this fun scary movie bingo. If you don't have the heart for a truly terrifying flick, you can always try a funny scary movie instead.

Get the tutorial at The Dating Divas.

SHOP CARDSTOCK

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Pretend you're on 'Chopped.'

Instead of just cooking a regular dinner together, turn it into a fun game by hosting your own Chopped night. Give each other a surprise ingredient and see who can incorporate it best into their dish.

SHOP COOKWARE

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Shake up special cocktails.

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Watch a stand-up special.

Either watch a special by one of your favorite comedians or jump into the unknown by watching a new comedian's stand-up. Regardless, you're bound to have endless laughter.

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Have a DIY wine and paint night.

You don't have to leave your house for this fun wine and paint night. Just grab a couple canvases, paints, and paintbrushes and you're all set. Oh, and don't forget the wine!

Get the tutorial at Step by Step Painting.

SHOP CANVASES

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Bake a challenging cake together.

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Have a dessert-only dinner.

Haven't you always dreamed of skipping dinner and going straight to dessert? Well, here's your opportunity. Feast on your favorite sweets—or try this delectable Coconut Angel Cake—and wash it down with some rich hot chocolate recipes.

SHOP MUGS

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Picnic indoors.

The best part about an indoor picnic is that you don't have to worry about the weather. Do all the things you'd normally do—like create your favorite picnic recipes—but lay your checkered blanket inside, preferably in front of a cozy fire.

SHOP PICNIC BLANKETS

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Binge a season of your favorite show.

Finally finish the last season of whatever show you've been watching together by binge-watching it all in one day. Make sure to equip yourselves with enough snacks!

SHOP SNACK BOWLS