Valentine's Day Decor- Infusing Your Home with Love and Nostalgia

January 22, 2026

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and it's the perfect time to infuse your home with a touch of love and nostalgia. Just like a warm hug at the end of the day, adding a few sweet embellishments to your home decor can really bring you joy. We would love to help you create a home you love coming home to! Here are a few of our favorite ways to add Valentine charm to your home...

Kitchen Towels

The kitchen is always ready for a seasonal update. Kitchen towels are a simple and affordable way to change up your decor for the changing seasons. This Valentine's Day we have some really adorable new tea towels that would look so pretty displayed in the kitchen. 

If a primitive country look is more your cup of tea, we've got some for you too! The Connell Tea Towel Set has a more rustic vibe, and features stars and hearts so it's perfect for any time of the year.  Check out the entire Connell Collection because it includes so many cute primitive country style pieces!

Bedding

Changing your bedding set for the seasons is an investment, but it creates such an impact. This quilt is just so darn cute, it feels perfect for Valentine's Day. Yet it can easily be used an time of the year, so that makes it an excellent choice. It's called Prairie Winds by VHC Brands. The colors here are barn red and sage green, and the fabrics used are a mix of ticking stripes, plaids and sweet floral prints. Very sweet with a vintage country vibe. View the entire Prairie Winds Collection.

Heart Ornaments

Some of us have a hard time letting go of our Christmas decor when the holidays are over. If this is you, why not transform your Christmas tree into a Valentine's tree? We have several items that would be just perfect for this, such as the super cute metal heart ornaments below...

And of course your Valentine's tree needs a new tree skirt. The Annie Buffalo Red Check skirt would be perfect! Actually, this entire collection just screams Valentine's Day- red check curtains, table top, pillows and more. View the entire Annie Buffalo Check Collection in Red.

Table Linens

The dining table presents another opportunity for season decor. Even if your plans don't include cooking over a hot stove, you can bring a little Valentine's charm onto your breakfast nook with some pretty placemats and runners. These are from the Wicklow Garnet Collection.  by Park Designs. This pattern features that gorgeous barn red we love so much at Retro Barn! 

Or check out these new grain sack style burlap placemats. Sweet and simple, but oh so cute!

Toss Pillows

And you can never have too many pillows, right? We have a few cute pillows that are perfect for Valentine's Day, but probably our most popular pillow is the Always Kiss Me Goodnight burlap pillow. It's small and can fit just about anywhere you need a sentimental reminder about what's important in life!

Throw Blankets

And we have a new arrival that makes our list of favorite Valentine's Day items- the Breeze quilted throw. This is such a delightful floral pattern in shades of pink and red. It's sweet and cozy, and would make such a thoughtful gift for any loved one. And it has a matching Breeze Quilt Set as well!

So as you start planning for Valentine's Day, consider incorporating some of our favorite rustic and nostalgic decor. Embroidered hearts and classic gingham patterns can be very good for the soul! Whether you're decorating your home, setting the table, or simply snuggling up with a good book, these timeless pieces will help you create a cozy, inviting atmosphere that celebrates love and all things warm and cozy. 

No matter how you choose to celebrate this special day, Retro Barn has everything you need to infuse your home with love, nostalgia, and the charming spirit of Valentine's Day.

Check out all of our Valentine Decor here- https://retrobarn.com/collections/rustic-valentines-day-decor