Posted by Rachel Marshall - Brand Manager on 7th Feb 2024
10 At Home Date Night Ideas
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, we’re all looking for new ways to save a few pennies and when it comes to date nights, there’s no need to spend a fortune. As Valentine’s Day approaches, you might be scratching your head for date night ideas that don’t break the bank, but we’ve got you covered. The best part? You don’t even need to leave the house. Result.
If you’re looking for ways to have more fun at home, date ideas are always handy. So whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, or for date nights in general, scroll on to discover about our top ten at home date night ideas.
1. Bring the cinema to your home
A night at the cinema is one of the most popular indoor date ideas. But recreating a similar (if not slightly better) experience at home is super easy.
If you’re setting a romantic date nights at home vibe, dim the lights a little, light a scented candle or three, and pour a couple of glasses of affordable bubbly. Then, all that’s left to perfect date night is choosing the perfect romance movie.
If you’re going for a more authentic experience with this at home date, remember that no cinema visit is complete without freshly popped popcorn. So, your prep should involve a quick trip to the supermarket. Grab yourself some microwave popcorn and any other standard cinema snacks of choice from the supermarket, pick out a film, and you’re all set to execute your living room date night idea.
Last but certainly not least, make sure your seating area is ultra comfy. You could even bring down your duvet downstairs with you and create a super cosy movie night in with your significant other. A sofa bed could be the perfect addition for movie date nights at home too. Plus they’re handy for when you have unexpected overnight guests too.
Alternatively, you could go all out and invest in your next date night in and all the future ones too with a TV bed. Learn everything you need to know about choosing the right TV bed for your bedroom in our dedicated TV bed buying guide.
2. Turn your bedroom into a fancy hotel room
There’s no better feeling than staying in a luxury hotel. However, it usually comes with a hefty price tag. So, what if we told you that you can give your bedroom that luxury hotel room feel for the perfect date night idea at home.
Where to start? Here’s some suggestions:
- Grab some travel size versions of your favourite skin care products. Body lotions, shower gels, face masks… the more luxe, the better.
- Order your favourite food and serve on a tray (eating in bed optional!), to give that room service feel.
- Find a film or series to watch whilst you get cosy in bed. Our range of TV beds will take this experience up a notch.
3. At home spa date
Who doesn’t love spending time at a spa? But sometimes, this isn’t the most budget-friendly activity. Instead, why not opt for an at home spa date for a fraction of the price. This has to be one of the best indoor date ideas for couples ever.
And for those who want to elevate that luxury spa feel even further, our brand new SleepWave adjustable bed has a built-in head and a foot massager. Relax and unwind in total bliss – just as you would at a luxury spa.
Treat yourself to some spa style robes and slippers to make sure you get the spa feel – remember, this is cost-effective as you’ll get that spa-feel if on your next mission to find indoor couple activities at home you want to revisit it.
Pick up some face masks and body scrubs too (you could even make your own if you wanted to go the extra mile!). Finally, run a bubble bath for two and grab your drinks of choice – remember to use fancy glasses to make this the best of all at home date activities. Enjoy.
4. Travel inspired dinner
Whether you want to re-live somewhere you’ve travelled together before or escape to somewhere you’ve got on your bucket list to visit next, why not step into the kitchen and cook a meal inspired by your place of choice together as the perfect at-home date night. Home cooked romantic meals are always special, but especially for those who love to travel to new places (or dream about when they can!).
This affordable at home date night is sensual in more ways than you might imagine too. There’s nothing quite like prepping a romantic dinner side by side with your significant other to turn up the heat and set the senses on fire.
5. Paint and sip night
Bring out your artistic side with a DIY paint and sip night. You could choose apiece of art to draw inspiration from (or just copy like for like to hone your skills).Or free your imagination and let it run wild while creating your very own masterpiece at home.
You can grab some canvases to paintor even brighten up some otherwise dull homewares you have already such as wine glasses or mugs. What’s more, you’ll be able to treasure your artistic creation forever as a special keepsake from your home date night – perfect for the memory box.
6. Unplug for the evening
With so much telling us to spend less time staring at a screen right now, why not spend your next at home date night tech-free. Wave goodbye to all electronics and try spending some quality time togetherfree from the mindless distractions that otherwise devour all of our time.
Go star gazing in your back garden, discuss your plans for the year, or maybe try your hand at a 1000+ piece jigsaw.Without screens controlling your evening plans,you’ll be able to reconnect with your partner in a way that is more meaningful than sitting at opposite ends of the couch playing the “what should we watch?” game!
For more screen-free date night inspiration, check out our family friendly screen-free activities for adults and children alike.
7. Have a couple’s games night at home
Speaking of games, a date night in sounds like the perfect opportunity to bring out your competitive sides! To host a successful at home games night, you’ll need some board games and some tasty snacks.
Sort through your stack of board games to find your favourites, or borrow a few from friends and family if you don’tactually own any. All that’s left to do is prep the snack selection and let the games begin!
8. Consider a YouTube quiz night
While YouTube is usually associated with how to videos, comical shorts, and influencer or celebrity activity, it’s also got some really great quizzes that are handy when it comes to last minute at-home date night ideas.
Whether you and your partner are into movies or music, there’s a quiz (or several hundred quizzes) for you. And if general knowledge is more your cup of tea, there’s also several thousand pub quizzes you can do from the comfort of your own home!
Get comfy, pour yourselves a glass of whatever takes your fancy and decide whether you’re going to work collaboratively or competitively. Then hit play on whichever quiz you have mutually agreed on.
9. An at-home escape room
Trying out at an escape room challenge at home is great idea for an affordable date night in. There are loads of different options you can pick up affordably online. Just pop the search term escape room at home into your preferred search engine and you’ll find plenty of options for around £15 or less.
Escape rooms are mentally challenging, are usually screen-free, and tend to rely on proactive team works. So, this at home date night idea is sure to set your logical and observational skills to work.
10. Have a tasting party for two
When it comes to staying in date night ideas, a tasting party is a crowd (or should we say couple) pleaser!
Start by choosing a theme: cheese tasting, gin tasting, chocolate tasting, or an olives and antipasti style tasting session.Opting for something you both generally really enjoy will achieve a well thought out at home date night treat for your inner foodies.
You can make the evening even more fun by creating individual “tasting stations” with everything needed for the tasting party laid out. Don’t forget you’ll each need a piece of paper or a pad to make tasting notes as you go.
Bring date nights at home to a comfortable close with a little help from Bensons
Once those at-home date night wind down and you’re both about ready to rest your heads for the night, a comfortable and supportive sleep solution is essential.
That’s where we can help. Our experts are always on hand to discuss any of your sleep wants and needs. Pop to your local Bensons store and try out our innovative SleepPro technology or give our team a call on 0808 144 6160.
We’re always happy to talk you through your options when it comes to buying bedding, mattresses, bed frames, and bedroom furniture.
