After designing houses for 26 couples I've figured out the keys to combining both masculine and feminine styles to create a house that represents both sexes. It's possible. There is hope.
Wildly different styles can look good together if you follows these steps. Trust me, I've done it.
Gender equality. Not the first two words that come to mind when you're thinking about home decor. Even though he likes lazy-boys and you like vintage florals there there is hope — you can find furniture and home decorations that represent both of your styles and look great with minimal pointless bickering.
Obviously I'm generalizing a bit here — not all men love leather couches and not all women love pink drapes, but I have noticed a few things that make building a home with a significant other of competing tastes less painful. (And for more real-life examples of how my husband Brian and I redecorated our place whilst remaining married, check out my blog.
1. Choose a color palette TOGETHER.
You need 3 to 5 colors, both warm and cool tones for balance. Warm and cool tones, you ask?
The color wheel is divided with cold tones on the left and warm tones on the right. (Even if you're not moving in with a significant other a room should always be balanced with both tones.) A lot of men I've worked for have gravitated toward colder, darker tones — blacks, greys and blues. But hold on, Zorro, because if your space is only these colors then it will feel very cold. Warmer colors (reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, browns, etc.) make a room feel cozy and inviting and less like a cave. And remember: leather, wood and brass/gold can act as your brown and instantly bring in a ton of warmth. You don't attain balance by having hot pink everywhere.
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2. Keep your walls more neutral, cool and masculine in your shared living spaces.
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