Anyone can buy a toy. Not everyone knows how to design a sex room or an intimate bedroom. I created this page because I know what it feels like to stand in a room and not know where to start. Most people who come to me don't lack desire. They don't lack imagination. They lack a starting point. They have a vision somewhere inside them — a feeling they want to create, a space they have always wanted to have — but nobody has ever shown them how to get there. That is why this page exists. Not to sell you something. Not to overwhelm you with options. But to sit with you for a moment and show you what is possible. To give you a place to dream before you decide. To help you see your space not as it is — but as it could be. Because inspiration is where everything begins. Before the first purchase. Before the first conversation with a designer. Before anything changes in the physical world — something has to change in your imagination first. This page is that place. Come here when you don't know where to start. Come here when you need to remember why this matters. Come here when you want to feel what your room could feel like before it actually does. This page is filled with images, ideas, color palettes, textures, and lighting. Use it as your starting point. Save what speaks to you. Ignore what doesn't. Let yourself imagine before you decide. Because desire doesn't just happen in a room.
And when you are ready to make it real — I am here.
And when you are ready to make it real — I am here.
Q&A
Q: I have no idea what I want. Where do I even begin?
Right here. That is exactly what this page is for. You don't need to know what you want before you start. You just need to start looking. Scroll through this page slowly. Notice what makes you stop. Notice what makes you feel something — even if you can't explain why. That feeling is your starting point. Everything else builds from there.
Q: Do I need a big budget to create an intimate space?
No. Absolutely not. Some of the most powerful transformations I have created cost very little. A warmer light bulb. A single candle used consistently. One set of sheets that feels extraordinary against skin. Intention costs nothing. And intention is what makes a room feel different. Start with what you have. Change one thing. See how it feels. Then change another.
Q: I rent my home. Can I still create an intimate space?
Completely. You do not need to own your walls to own your atmosphere. Lighting, scent, sound, and texture are all entirely temporary and entirely transformative. Removable wallpaper can change the entire feel of a room without touching the paint underneath. Rugs, throws, lamps, and curtains do the rest. A rented room can feel just as intentional and extraordinary as any other. It just requires a little more creativity. Which happens to be my favorite kind of brief.
Q: I want to do this but my partner isn't sure. What do I do?
Start with the mood board. Don't have the big conversation first. Just start collecting images quietly and see what speaks to you. Then invite your partner to look at what you've saved — not as a proposal, but as a conversation. "What do you think of this?" is a very different question from "I want to redesign our bedroom into a sex room." Images do what words sometimes can't. They show rather than tell. They make something feel possible rather than confrontational. And if you want a neutral, judgment-free space to have that conversation together — that is exactly what my consultation is for.
Q: What is a mood board?
A mood board is a collection of images, colors, textures, and ideas gathered together in one place to capture a feeling. That's it. Nothing more complicated than that. Think of it like a visual diary of everything that makes you stop and say "yes — that. That's what I want to feel." It could be a dark, moody bedroom photograph that makes you feel something. A swatch of velvet in a color that speaks to you. A candle flame. A piece of art. A shade of wall paint. A texture. A word even. You are not designing anything yet. You are not making any decisions. You are simply collecting the things that feel right — before you know exactly why they feel right. Over time patterns emerge. You start to notice that everything you've saved is dark and warm. Or soft and minimal. Or bold and rich. Or sensual and layered.
Right here. That is exactly what this page is for. You don't need to know what you want before you start. You just need to start looking. Scroll through this page slowly. Notice what makes you stop. Notice what makes you feel something — even if you can't explain why. That feeling is your starting point. Everything else builds from there.
Q: Do I need a big budget to create an intimate space?
No. Absolutely not. Some of the most powerful transformations I have created cost very little. A warmer light bulb. A single candle used consistently. One set of sheets that feels extraordinary against skin. Intention costs nothing. And intention is what makes a room feel different. Start with what you have. Change one thing. See how it feels. Then change another.
Q: I rent my home. Can I still create an intimate space?
Completely. You do not need to own your walls to own your atmosphere. Lighting, scent, sound, and texture are all entirely temporary and entirely transformative. Removable wallpaper can change the entire feel of a room without touching the paint underneath. Rugs, throws, lamps, and curtains do the rest. A rented room can feel just as intentional and extraordinary as any other. It just requires a little more creativity. Which happens to be my favorite kind of brief.
Q: I want to do this but my partner isn't sure. What do I do?
Start with the mood board. Don't have the big conversation first. Just start collecting images quietly and see what speaks to you. Then invite your partner to look at what you've saved — not as a proposal, but as a conversation. "What do you think of this?" is a very different question from "I want to redesign our bedroom into a sex room." Images do what words sometimes can't. They show rather than tell. They make something feel possible rather than confrontational. And if you want a neutral, judgment-free space to have that conversation together — that is exactly what my consultation is for.
Q: What is a mood board?
A mood board is a collection of images, colors, textures, and ideas gathered together in one place to capture a feeling. That's it. Nothing more complicated than that. Think of it like a visual diary of everything that makes you stop and say "yes — that. That's what I want to feel." It could be a dark, moody bedroom photograph that makes you feel something. A swatch of velvet in a color that speaks to you. A candle flame. A piece of art. A shade of wall paint. A texture. A word even. You are not designing anything yet. You are not making any decisions. You are simply collecting the things that feel right — before you know exactly why they feel right. Over time patterns emerge. You start to notice that everything you've saved is dark and warm. Or soft and minimal. Or bold and rich. Or sensual and layered.
IMAGE & SOURCE DISCLOSURE
I believe in being completely open about where my inspiration comes from. The images and visual references on this page have been sourced from a variety of places I love and trust. Some are from brands I work with directly. Some are from talented artists and artisans whose work I admire deeply. All of them have been chosen because they represent the standard of beauty and intention I bring to every room I design.
Sources include:
Wayfair — for furniture, soft furnishings, and home design inspiration that shows what is possible at every budget.
Lighting by Hye Lighting.
Graham & Brown Wall coverings — one of my favorite wall covering brands. Their textures, patterns, and colors are extraordinary.
Aaron McPolin — award-winning intimate photographer and one of the most talented artists I have ever had the privilege of working with. His images speak to the beauty and humanity of desire in a way that few others can. You can find his full portfolio in the Erotic Art section of this site. You can read all about his work here - Tea For Two
Artisans across Pinterest — the global creative community on Pinterest is one of the richest sources of intimate design inspiration in the world. Where individual makers and artisans have been identified I have done my best to credit them directly.
Candle delirium - The worlds biggest candle store. You can read more about the store in my series Tea For Two.
Wescover - The Element - Wall Hangings.
Freepik and Pixabay — royalty-free image libraries used for select background and atmospheric visuals throughout this page.
If you are the creator of an image featured here and would like it removed or properly credited please reach out directly. I have enormous respect for creative work and will always do the right thing.
Contact Annie at [email protected]
I believe in being completely open about where my inspiration comes from. The images and visual references on this page have been sourced from a variety of places I love and trust. Some are from brands I work with directly. Some are from talented artists and artisans whose work I admire deeply. All of them have been chosen because they represent the standard of beauty and intention I bring to every room I design.
Sources include:
Wayfair — for furniture, soft furnishings, and home design inspiration that shows what is possible at every budget.
Lighting by Hye Lighting.
Graham & Brown Wall coverings — one of my favorite wall covering brands. Their textures, patterns, and colors are extraordinary.
Aaron McPolin — award-winning intimate photographer and one of the most talented artists I have ever had the privilege of working with. His images speak to the beauty and humanity of desire in a way that few others can. You can find his full portfolio in the Erotic Art section of this site. You can read all about his work here - Tea For Two
Artisans across Pinterest — the global creative community on Pinterest is one of the richest sources of intimate design inspiration in the world. Where individual makers and artisans have been identified I have done my best to credit them directly.
Candle delirium - The worlds biggest candle store. You can read more about the store in my series Tea For Two.
Wescover - The Element - Wall Hangings.
Freepik and Pixabay — royalty-free image libraries used for select background and atmospheric visuals throughout this page.
If you are the creator of an image featured here and would like it removed or properly credited please reach out directly. I have enormous respect for creative work and will always do the right thing.
Contact Annie at [email protected]