To turn a bedroom into your own personal den of desire, you've got to think beyond the standard satin sheets and incense. Besides, those satin sheets can slip you right over the side of the bed.

It's time to get creative. Start by fantasizing: What excites your sense of smell, touch, taste? What do you like to be able to see, or not see, when you're snuggling? Things that suggest sex are usually more erotic than those that scream it out loud (although blatant overtures can be fun too!). Consider what turns up the heat in world-renowned love locales and use those places as your inspiration from plush hotel rooms to tropical beaches, from isolated cabins to elegant night clubs. Bring into your room what turns you on, then see what follows.

Reluctant to sign your entire bedroom over to sin? You can add four or five fire-starters without foiling your feng shui. Here's your complete Love Nest Starter Kit:

1. Extra Pillows. The more the merrier! No true seductress expects her honey to sleep in discomfort, and imagine how you'll look lounging against a mountain of plush, comfy, oh-so-inviting cushions. Try different textures and fabrics for sensual surprises when it's too dark to see.