5 Tips on Decorating Your Home TogetherBecause lets face it, your man doesn’t want a pink room.
- Inventory: Before you start re-deorating, its good to know what you have. Get a good idea of what both of you have and what you need to get rid of. Now, before you start chunking his stuff out the door, make sure to ask nicely. For example, my husband wanted to keep this awful chair he has had for a long time.
- Window Shop: Now that you have a good idea of what you need, its time to start window shopping. Go to some shops around town to see what items stores have in stock and get ideas about what you could possibly buy. Also, Commence with the Pinterest boards for each room to get ideas and inspiration, as well as, magazines. {By going to stores first and seeing whats available, it will help you keep your Pinterest boards realistic}
- Get his opinion: Once you have some boards created, show them to your man and get a feel for his style. Caution: Don’t overwhelm him with a million “pins”. Start by showing him a few and asking what he likes and dislikes about each of them. For example, you might think he would like chevron but in reality, he hates it. This will help you be prepared to shop in the near future. You might not like all of his opinions, but keep in mind that you are building a home for BOTH of you.
- Shop together: Now, its time to shop. Since you have already been, it will help the process go a little faster {this is great, especially if your man is not a shopper}. By going together, this ensures that you both have a say in what gets bought and eliminates fights down the road.
- Make it your home: I know that Pinterest boards can look amazing and perfect, but nothing will be more perfect than your home. So, make it feel that way by incorporating all your photos and the items from the “inventory” that made the list. Now – enjoy life together!
Emily @ Newlywed Moments
Great post!!! I was really surprised by how many great suggestions my man had about organizing and decorating our house. AND how did we ever live without pinterest?!
Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly
Such good advice! It’s surprising how many guys actually care about thsi stuff…my man is the prime example of this. 🙂
I would love to have you link this article up to my Give Me the Goods party.
~Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly
Hallie @ Life:Oceanside
love this and SO true! Great job love!
Kristin Conklin
Hey there. Just recently found your blog and I love it. This is really helpful because my husband and I just bought a home and will have many rooms to decorate. He says he will give me free reign but I want him to be happy as well, so these tips were great. Thanks for sharing!
Julie-Becoming A Navy Wife
Hello there! New follower! We just got our first place together and decorating has been a bit of a challenge making sure everything incorporates both our styles and isn’t too girly! Loved this post and can’t wait to read more! I also love the photos of your buttons! You guys are so cute! Hope you are enjoying your week!!
Alessandra Ferguson
Great advice! I am currently going decorating crazy (or at least wanting to). Apparently that’s part of having a baby. My mind is constantly running with ideas, good things to keep in mind as I hope to do some decorating!
Jessica K
I’m lucky. I let the Hubs have his room, the office, and I get the rest! I’m not super girly, so he’s not too worried. Happy Wife – Happy Life
Kalyn Randolph
Such a great post idea! I have loved decorating “our” home with Tony Harper 🙂
Sippy Cups and Pearls
My husband actually has a LOT to say about decorating – which caught me by surprise. we decorate our home together and it’s fun! Sometimes I have to over rule what he has to say though. lol
Amber Koogler
The man totally cares what the house looks like! Great advice! Thank you for sharing at the Give Me The Goods Link Party!