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So you’ve just moved in with your soul mate. Now what? If you take a look around your news digs, you may notice an obvious clash of styles. Blending his and hers styles can be a fun transition of styles and does not have to be a nightmare.

 

Start with the basics. With any move there should be organization. When moving in together, you may have to free up some extra space to accommodate your new resident. Whether space is an issue or not, clearing out the clutter will definitely allow for more space to grow old together in.

 

Now that you’re in, it’s time to blend your styles to make your new house a comfortable and inviting home. If you are not sure how to decorate your living space and combine your styles, think of what you enjoy to do together as couple: Do you enjoy trips to Europe together? Do you enjoy an atmosphere of comfortable elegance? Perhaps styling your living space with an Old World theme would be optimal. Neutral toned walls with leather sofas, ambient lighting, dark wood floors and cabinet handles and drawers adorned with oil rubbed bronze cabinet hardware may be just the simple touches you need to achieve a look you both can call home.

 

If you are a young, hip modern couple, contemporary style with a minimalist approach may be a good fit. Think clean lines and no clutter to achieve and maintain this look. Purchase furniture with straight lines, paired with furniture with similar lines finished with satin nickel cabinet knobs. The color pallet is endless for this style: you can take a risk by painting the walls with a bold color and accent with artwork and pillows; or you can dress the walls with a neutral tone and have touches of color in the room throughout. Contemporary design is popular in many young households today and appealing to his and hers styles.

 

Whether you are looking to achieve a specific style or are combining your belongings simply to create a cohesive look, remember: have fun with it! Deciding to live together was the difficult decision; styling your space together should be embraced as a bonding experience.

 

 If you are styling your room on a budget, simply look at what you have accumulated and see what matches. Any clashing furniture can work with simple updates such as slip covers and matching pillows. Once you have decided on the look of your furniture and wall color, take it from there. Tie the space together with a large accent rug and end tables. Accessorize the space with artwork and candles. Personalize the look of the room with photographs: there is no better blending of styles than accessories of the two of you together. To tie the look of the room together, install a creative and stylish light fixture. For practicality, install a new ceiling fan. Ceiling fans are available in a multitude of finishes and can anchor the look of any design beautifully.

 

If blending styles still seems like a head ache, here’s a simple solution: when one leaves for work, the other person can style the room as a surprise for their mate. When your partner comes home from work, the work will be done; but, maybe you can let them at least pick out new door knobs or pillows so they can say they had a say.

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