For couples living together, decor choices can present an interesting challenge for lovers with different aesthetics.
Rebecca Snowden, interior design consultant at Furniture And Choice, teams up with Billy Reid, Get Your Dream Partner relationship coach, to share what your living habits reveal about your relationship.
Whether you recently moved in or have been living with your life partner for years, your interior can say a lot about your relationship.
Rebecca said, “Moving in with a partner is an exciting milestone in many people’s lives and is a huge step in showing your commitment to that person.
‘Make sure you take the time to decorate your home together, enjoy the process and reap the benefits of the quality time spent together. By furnishing your house with love, you will have a home for years to come.’
Rebecca Snowden, interior design consultant at Furniture And Choice, teams up with Billy Reid, Get Your Dream Partner relationship coach, to share what your living habits reveal about your relationship (stock image)
1. The ever-evolving house
Means: unity is needed to bring balance
An unfinished house can be symptomatic of a relationship seeking unity in terms of a shared purpose and purpose.
It’s critical that both partners look in the same direction when approaching any task, especially one as large as a home renovation. So it is important to ensure that the right communication tactics and the desire to move forward are in place.
“Making time to complete the project, and spending time together, can be critical to getting this done.”
2. The show house
Means: respect and mindfulness
“The most well-adjusted couples tend to have well-organized schedules, chore and household schedules, and even simple things like maintenance if something breaks in the house, with each partner aware of what the other has done and acting in an equal or conspicuous way. way to contribute.
“These relationship structures are as much about honesty as they are about respect, mindfulness, and conscientiousness.
“It can also be incredibly sexy when a partner anticipates a situation and pulls off a job you couldn’t just do.
“Don’t sleep over chores and organization. It can help other aspects of the relationship, too.”
3. The functional home
Means: appreciation and understanding
‘In couples where they value the same things, function can be appropriate as well as looks and homeliness.
“Where the couples are usually divided, one couple may admit their wishes over the other if they have a stronger feeling for it.
‘One person may prefer to have all utensils out of sight, but is not necessarily against displaying pots and pans if there is an aesthetic visual benefit.
“Often this battle is more about the tidy versus the sloppy, the orderly versus the hoarder, and problems can be spread by each respective partner taking the time to familiarize themselves with the other’s bugbears and not poking them.”
4. The bauble at home
Means: making memories is key
“Where some may see clutter, you may see trinkets that serve as reminders of the happy years you spent together.
“While a busy interior may reflect a lack of organization or time, making sure you both spend time on household activities can keep the chores from piling up and provide a chance to pay attention to your living space.”
One thing’s for sure: a house full of stuff and items with sentimental value can really help create a comforting home that reflects your relationship with everyone who enters.
“Be careful not to overdo it, as this could mean more maintenance, which could have more of an impact on your relationship.”
5. The biked house
Means: passion and creativity
“If upcycling is a shared passion, it can be a great bonding process for a couple. Shared values regarding the environment, economy and recycling can represent a strength in a relationship.
“It can be fun to look for new furniture and new places to find that furniture. The creativity required to turn one thing into another can make both a social enterprise and more financially aware.
“Even if one partner cares more about him than the other, it can cause friction. Shared values, respect and communication should always be the first step before purchasing or designing a shared property or living space.
“Gently introduce your partner to the things that matter to you, even if they are foreign to him.”