Likewise, many people have the opinion that they have to go away to those sort of places in order to have a romantic evening or weekend. That's simply not practical most of the time. People use fireplaces in their homes now for atmosphere - and not just in the winter. Aladdin's Genie couldn't have transformed the room any quicker. Also, you might want to consider putting a dimmer on the lights in the dining room.
Nothing creates a mood quite like music can.
You can be in a taxi in the middle of New York City and shut your eyes, put on some soothing music and instantly it can take your blood pressure down a few notches. There are other nature sounds on tape like waves crashing, birds singing, jungle noises and crickets chirping. They're a nice alternative to the traditional classical music we're accustomed to. Put one of those on and instantly the mood in the room will change. Invest a little money into making your own home a romantic getaway.