Furniture for Couples

Have you ever tried buying furniture together with your partner? It’s most likely that you’ve had disagreements over the style, the design, and even the material of every piece of furniture you see in the store. I’ve seen a lot of couples fighting for every bit of furniture that they want. Times like these, I often think that bachelors really have it easy compared to married men. And why not? Bachelors get to pick anything they want and put it anywhere they want it. Meanwhile, married men have to undergo a series of obstacle courses just to get that couch they’ve always wanted. Whether it’s a set of chairs for the kitchen or a corner table for the bedroom, buying furniture is never an easy task for couples.

Men and women are worlds apart when it comes to their tastes and likes in furniture. When men think of furnishings for the home, they think of straight, clean lines, uncluttered designs, muted colors like tan, brown, and black, and large-scale builds with leather or plain fabrics. They like functional pieces with simple, contemporary looks, whether they are for wooden or upholstered furniture.

Women, however, go for pastel colors and floral designs, because for them, it gives the furniture style and elegance. They look for beautiful patterns and designs, and prefer floral, silk, smooth and soft fabrics. Furniture designs with rolled arms, curved backs, and details like skirting, cording, and pillows or cushions go well for women. The overall themes that women go for involves English, French, Italian or country flavors.

You can see that these two completely dissimilar tastes will inevitably result in conflict. Their likes and dislikes will unavoidably collide with each other every chance they get. Men will see the women’s tastes as fussy and uncomfortable, while the women begin to think that men have no sense of style whatsoever.

The best way to solve this dilemma is to understand both partners’ preferences. Try to look for the common factors, instead of focusing on the different tastes you have. Find some common ground and work from there. Maybe you’ll discover that you both like oak furniture and stripes. Or maybe it’s that armoire you got for your 1st anniversary. You’ll find out that you both have something in common, so try to see if the other details can fall into place around that common theme.

You can also try compromising. . For example, he can have a large-scale work desk in the office, and she can add pastel curtains to brighten the room. You can work around a color scheme that she likes, and add a leather chair for him. Or the den might have a plain background and strong architectural lines for him, but it can also have silky fabrics and accessories that would appeal to her.

Compromising can work very well in resolving the differences that can crop up. Each one should be able to express their likes and dislikes. This way, serious disagreements can be avoided and you will have a home that is both functional and beautiful.

About the author:

Azlan Irda is the co-founder of Acura Furniture which provides a great selection of quality furniture at affordable price. Visit our website for the best Ashley furniture you can find online.

- Azlan Irda