Single No More: Design Fusion for Couples

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It is no rocket science that men and women are wired differently, hence, they have different approaches in design and just about any aspect of life. This isn’t an unfair generalization because many others, in the past, have proven this to be fact.

It is a journey to get through the different stages of married life. If you want to attaint the happily ever after, then you’ll have to learn to meet halfway. Differences can have their compromises and here are some that you might want to apply –

Define Your Home

What is a home according to each spouse? You would be surprise to find out that your spouse may have a very different definition of what a home should be.

Of course, you need to agree on where you will both live and what house you will both agree on. Most couples already have furnishings before they get married and so these are extra pieces that might or might not help in designing your new home.

Be sure to view the house, make the necessary measurements, and account for every piece of furniture that you will use and those that you will have to put on storage or give away.

Define Your Couple Style

Just like your marriage, this is also something that you need to agree on. After identifying the house style, the next thing that you have to compromise on is the interior design.

You will see that it will be much easier to determine the décor and furniture later if you’ve already defined this one early on.

If you want to play safe, then you can always resort to the traditional look. Leather is a common material that respects both genders. It can be suitable for couples that want to have a classic look for their homes

A Common Ground

It also matters that you decide together on all aspects. Where there are disagreements in terms of design or style, then what each spouse can do is to learn to compromise. There is always a middle ground for everything, yes, even interior design.

Don’t forget also that you will be living in this home with your partner. This isn’t a home for a solo person anymore. Determine the style by including the preferences of each spouse.

Pick the Right Colors

When choosing the color palette, be sure that the hues are appropriate for the style that you picked. A modern home, for instance, should not have any jarring colors just as a traditional home must not be linear and block color-themed.

In using colors, be sure to marry the wall and floor hues. Don’t be afraid to use contrasting colors. And if you have a light-colored surroundings, then be sure to pick dark furnishings.

You can also always begin with a consistent palette. Two to three colors are easier to manage than having 10 different hues all at the same time. Grays, blues, greens, and yellows, and just about any neutral hue is acceptable in a gender-neutral home.

Set aside some dark colors for the man cave and some lighter colors for the feminine rooms. Charcoal or navy blue also exude masculinity while grays and blues are colder tones that can help you balance the warmth of brass, woods, and even leathers.

Learn to Prioritize

You’re practically starting with a clean slate. So you need to prioritize the things that truly matter and these are the things that you can bring with you to your new home. All the rest are just clutter.

And, yes, do prioritize the bed. You’re newly married so you have to have the best bed in the world – you both deserve it.

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