Combining two houses full of furniture from “bachelor and bachelorette” is not easy, and something you probably wouldn’t discuss much before walking down the isle. Living your lives separately has created your own style whether you like it or not. You may have too many of one thing; lamps, sofas, beds, more than 2 sets of dishes, or not much of anything, but it’s fun to create your new home together.

First, decide what items you want to keep, choose paint colors, and pieces you love. I’m sure there will be compromising when a piece is a floral pattern. In my opinion, you should create a home that’s more masculine in taste; it’s a lot easier for a woman to live with masculine tastes than a man when furniture and accessories don’t fit in the plan.  Also guys, please be sensitive to your lady’s feelings when you want to use your  favorite sports team colors! We bought patio umbrellas this past weekend,  and the Bronco fan that my husband is,  wanted one orange umbrella and one blue umbrella, both to be set up on the same patio! Do I need to say we bought two orange umbrellas?

If you’re having trouble placing your furniture in the right spot, or choosing colors and furniture pieces to stay in your home (I’ll also referee), please contact me for a redesign consultation. My report comes in a nice binder with pictures and suggestions, and the cost is based on the size of your home and how many rooms you want help with.

Contact DC Redesign, (714) 815-3506, for any of your real estate needs.