Up the Sexy Factor of Your Bedroom...Fast

If you do nothing else, change out your ratty old sheets for shiny new ones, advises Dana B. Meyers, founder of sexy lifestyle brand Booty Parlor. Bedding that feels good against bare skin is so seductive, she says. If satin or silk seem a bit too, er, adult film, to you, Meyers recommends sheets made with cotton jersey, which she says is an amazingly soft and totally affordable fabric. SHOP NOW: Coyuchi Organic Cotton Jersey sheets, $185 (for queen)

For a full-on sensory experience, invest in a faux fur throw. There are few things sexier than draping yourself in a faux fur blanket… and wearing nothing underneath. SHOP NOW: Nordstrom at Home 'Branson' Faux Fur Blanket, $348

One of the biggest love-life killers is having a TV in the bedroom (a famous Italian study found that it will cut your sex life in half!), and yet, as of 2010, 68 percent of people surveyed by the Gadget Census admitted they still habitually watch the tube in the boudoir. Swap out your flat screen for a decorative—and functional mirror. That way, you're not tempted to fall asleep to The Daily Show night after night after night.SHOP NOW: Farmhouse Mirror, $180

OK, so there is one electronic item you should have in your bedroom: a music player. According to a survey conducted by Spotify, most people say that sexy sounds turn them on more then touch. Since many of us use our smartphones as music-playing devices, invest in a wireless speaker—that way you can still leave your phone charging out of site, a la tip number two, while also using it to play some sexy tunes. SHOP NOW: Wireless Speaker, $200

According to the Spotify survey, the top two sexiest albums are the Dirty Dancing soundtrack and Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing. Try these out, or find your own sexy tunes. SHOP NOW: Dirty Dancing Soundtrack, $7; Best of Marvin Gaye CD, $14

Meyers suggests moving anything that's not sleep- or sex-related—exercise equipment, kids' toys, work papers—out of your bedroom. They're reminders of things you need to do and will distract you from sexy thoughts, she says. To keep messes to a minimum, use a catchall container for all those odds and ends that tend to make their way into your bedroom. This collapsible option is great for anything you want to hide quickly, so you can easily clear the bedroom in a pinch.SHOP NOW: Collapsible Wire Basket, $40

Meyers suggests removing any kid or in-law photos from your bedroom and putting them in the den or playroom instead. (You don't need them watching! she says.) Cover empty wall space with artwork that's colorful enough to be interesting but not so loud that it diverts your attention. SHOP NOW: Seascape with Lime by Linda Donohue, $145

Lighting really is everything when you're transforming your bedroom into a sexy space. Meyers suggests setting the mood however fits your style: with a frilly, bordello-inspired bedside lamp, a string of tiny white lights along your curtains, a twinkly chandelier… and of course, by having some candles handy! A wall-mounted candleholder is a great option if you don't have wide nightstands—or if you're worried about knocking flames to the floor in the heat of passion. SHOP NOW: Mirrored Candle Sconce, $65

For investment-free mood lighting, simply change out your regular bulbs to pink ones, which experts say are more flattering.SHOP NOW: Incandescent light bulbs, $6 (for two)