The decision
to move in with your romantic partner can be a difficult one, whether that’s
because you don’t know if you’re ready or because you don’t know if parents or
society will approve. However, over half
of all couples today do decide to live together before they get married (if
they get married). If this big moving
day is on the horizon for you, here are some important tips to keep in mind
when it comes to decorating your new shared space.
Before you
even decide upon a place, you will want to take an inventory of the furniture
that you own separately so that you will know how much space you need. This will most likely include the sometimes
painful process of narrowing duplicate items down to one. For instance, most couples would not have a
use or space for two dining room tables, so you will need to decide which one
you will keep. It is better to not
assume that you will keep yours and get rid of your partner’s, even if you
consider yours to be “better” they may not feel the same way. Instead, be up front in talking about it with
your partner and come to agreements together about which furniture you will
keep and which you will give away or sell.
Consider Getting a NEW Place
Rather than
one of you moving into the other’s place, you may want to consider getting your
own, new place that you can always consider “ours.” This is not just for emotional reasons, like
past associations or old flames that are associated with the old place. This can also be important for
decorating. Your partner may not have
the same tastes as you but if he or she moves into your place, they may not
feel comfortable trying to change the décor that you have already worked hard
on. Therefore, it may be better to have
a new place that the two of you can decorate together from scratch for a style
and space that belongs to both of you.
Give Each Other Space
When you are
moving into your new place, be sure that it is big enough. Even if you are moving in together in the
hopes of saving money, you will want to be sure that the place you choose has
enough space for both of you, even if that means springing for an extra
bedroom. Moving in with someone can be
stressful and that stress is compounded if you feel like there is nowhere to
escape from your partner. Whether it is
an office or even just a corner of the living room that belongs to you, it is
important to make these allowances.
No matter how
compatible you are, it is going to be a challenge to live with someone at
first. There will be a learning curve to
getting used to the quirks and habits that you didn’t have to deal with when
you were living apart. However, starting
with a serene and shared sense of style and décor can be a great first step on
your way to cohabitating bliss.
Source : Furniture Store Perth
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