subject: Eclectic Home Decor - End The His Vs. Hers Battle [print this page] There is great excitement in the decision for a couple to live together for the first time. Plans are made, loose ends are tied up, and finally the day arrives when two separate lives are merged fully into one. But, what do you do when two completely different style senses collide? Will it be a battle of wills over what goes; his favorite leather recliner and rustic color palette, or your decidedly more modern enjoyment of sculpture and art? Neither of you have to lose out. You can mix your styles and opt for a more eclectic home dcor mix.
Going for a more eclectic home dcor mix, much like what you would think of when you hear about fusion dcor just means using pieces you both enjoy in such a way that they strike a harmonious balance. He may need to keep the table his great-grandfather built at the turn of the last century, but that doesn't mean it can't be accented with a stunning sculpture, decorative box, or colorful vase filled with your favorite flowers. His rather rustic inspired kitchen cabinetry can be updated to include your person style just by changing the knobs and pulls, perhaps using glass art knobs or an unusually shaped pewter knob.
If it's your home he's moved his things into, consider toning down your more feminine color choices, wall paint, or wallpaper. Or, if you have the space, decide on a room where your personal tastes reign supreme and one where his does; allow the rest of the home to feature the more eclectic home dcor that ties both of your personalities together as one. If he's more all-American and you're more into a Mediterranean feel, take your time and together decide on pieces that play into what's best about each of those styles. Tapestries are an excellent way to incorporate a more exotic feel into a very American style of dcor.
No matter what you use, throw pillows, artwork, sculptures, accent pieces, clocks, rugs, or other eclectic home dcor ideas, remember that the reason you're together is because you work well as a team. Keep that in mind as you embark on the journey to merge your two individual styles into one. Neither of you have to sacrifice your tastes, but you may have to take a bit of time in finding the pieces that incorporate both of your styles and that you both enjoy. But, now that you're together, you've definitely got the time to create a home that's all your own.
