Interior Design For Couples

Interior design for couples is one of the hottest, most popular types of design these days. In the past, men have not taken the initiative to actually be involved in the interior design of their homes, often resulting in very female orientated, elegant designs that are beautiful although not exactly appealing to the Saturday afternoon football crew. This type of design is often beautiful and can be ideal in certain situations. Although, more and more men today are interested in helping to determine what their house looks like on the inside!

Beware! Interior design for couples can put you (the designer) into a bit of a hot seat in the battle of the sexes. Here are a few tips on how best to avoid disaster. First of all, always communicate with and listen to what the two parties involved envision as being their dream space. Many times one party or the other will be much more dominate in the planning and discussions then the other. Observe this and pay particular attention to the quiet party by asking the questions and making sure to offer them the chance to express themselves. In this aspect of interior design for couples, you're the mediator. Take both sides into careful consideration before doing any planning.

During planning stages, again, be sure to include both parties in the process and when one person is clearly quiet during the conversation, don't be shy to point things out that might be important to them. This way, you tend to buffer any arguments or resentment that may arise from the interjection of a neutral opinion or thoughts. If there are any problems, remind them both that your vision is to create a space that's pleasant and acceptable to both of them and that interior design for couples could be unpleasant but it's extremely simple to work within both person's boundaries to be able to ensure that everyone is pleased with the outcome.

If you see certain situations you, as a designer can find ways to compromise in order to fit things into both peoples' expectations this is key. Additionally, stress to both parties involved a little give and a little take is vital when talking and planning interior design for couples and while they won't always reach the same conclusion, if they both make some trade offs it will create an environment they are both comfortable in.

If all else fails, encourage both people when making references to certain aspects of one another's design ideas that they are good ideas that can be compatible with the other's thoughts. Whenever dealing with interior design for couples, a certain'he says, she says' attitude is very likely to arise sooner or later and it is your job as the designer to see that things work out smoothly and in the best interest of both individuals.

Shade and furniture are normally the main items which are disagreed upon in interior design for couples. Suggest to the female counterpart the leather couch her husband is interested in can be a very classic and comfortable edition to any living room. Explain to her husband the peach color she's searching for can actually be considered a light beige. You would be amazed what wonders a little bit of convincing can do when carried out in the perfect manner.

If neither party is willing to compromise, I've seen for instances once the designer actually had both of the couple write down their layout needs/wants and do a point by point comparison/bargaining session which enabled each person an equal amount of yes and nos.