Valentine’s Day decoration ideas for 2023: Balloon arches, rose petals, confetti & more

Valentine’s Day decoration ideas for 2023: Balloon arches, rose petals, confetti & more







Leanne Bayley




Planning a sofa celebration this Valentine’s Day? If you’re the kind of low-key couple that loves nothing more than a night in with a delicious meal and a rom-com to match, then we’ve got you covered! Transform your home into the ultimate romantic retreat with a little help from HELLO!’s list of Valentine’s Day home decoration ideas – we’re talking lavish balloon arches packed with pink and red balloons, heart-shaped confetti, rose petals, the lot. 

Best Valentine’s Day home decorations 

Valentine’s Day balloons 

Set of Valentine’s Day decorations, £11.99, Amazon

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You can’t beat cute Valentine’s Day balloons and these will really brighten up the living room or the bedroom. Ahem. 

Valentine’s Day love balloons bundle, £5.99, Amazon

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How cute are these pink balloons – we love the selection you get, including the ‘love’ foil balloon and the sequin balloons.

Red heart-shaped balloons, £7.89, Amazon

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Wow! Imagine waking up to a ceiling full of heart-shaped balloons? The dream. 

Letter balloon party decoration, £9.95 NotOnTheHighStreet

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This gorgeous bundle comes with 10 balloons with a mix of confetti and heart designs. 

Helium King 50 balloon helium gas cylinder, £37.49, Amazon

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Don’t forget, if you’re wanting your balloons to float, or have foil balloons in the mix, you can get a canister of helium to do the job and prepare your own party shop-standard balloons at home. This one has enough helium in it to fill 50 balloons – and it’s super easy to use. It’s a good investment if you got a few birthdays and anniversaries in the diary! Plus we’ve got Mothers Day and Father’s Day coming up.

Valentine’s Day balloon arches

Valentine’s Day balloon arch, £11.99 / $16.99, Amazon

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Now this will impress your other half. 

Valentine’s fairy lights

Heart-shaped fairy lights, £8.99, Amazon

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It’s all about the little details and these heart-shaped fairy lights will make all the difference.

White heart-shaped fairy lights, £12, The White Company

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Or for white bulbs, try The White Company’s battery-operated heart-shaped fairy lights.

Valentine’s Day rose petals

1200 artificial red rose petals, £5.49, Amazon

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It doesn’t get more romantic than roses, and thanks to Amazon’s pack of artificial petals, you’ll be able to create the dreamiest Valentine’s Day setting year after year. 

A Valentine’s Day bed of roses

30 Valentine’s Day red roses, £33.96, Etsy 

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Is there anything more romantic than laying out 30 red roses on your partners bed? 

Valentine’s Day confetti

Heart-shaped confetti, £6.99, Amazon

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You’ll hate doing the hoovering up afterwards, but it’ll be SO worth it. 

A Valentine’s decorative curtain

Heart fringe curtain, £6.99, Etsy

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This metallic fringe curtain is perfect for a loved-up selfie backdrop. 

Heart-shaped deserts 

Valentine’s Day heart macaron gift, £18, NotOnTheHighStreet

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You can’t go wrong with a heart-shaped dessert. Fact.

True Love cake, £30, Marks & Spencer

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Carefully created with love, this light 4 tier sponge cake looks delicious. Carefully hand finished with pink vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam it is hand decorated and topped with white chocolate hearts. Serving 14 people, it’s the perfect treat for any Galentine’s day get-together. 

A Valentine’s Day card to make them smile 

Personalised photo Valentine’s Day card, from £3.89, Funkypigeon

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Surprise them with a personalised photo card full of your favourite memories. 

A fun at-home Valentine’s Day experience

Cheese And Wine Tasting Masterclass At Home Kit For Two, £59.50, NotOnTheHighStreet

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Spend an evening sampling British artisan cheeses & international fiGne wines with the one you love. 

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