So I've recently moved in with my girlfriend of 4 years. Everything has gone smoothly, with only minor hiccups. We occasionally get on each other's nerves, but I suppose that's to be expected when you start spending so much time together. But here's my current dilemma...
We have the basics of the apartment down. We have the couch, the tv, the major pieces of furniture, etc. Now comes the time to add some accent pieces, artwork, and other things to give the place some character. Unfortunately, we have drastically different taste in art and design. Sometimes we are able to agree or compromise, but this is seldom. Luckily, we've been on the same page so far, but it is quickly beginning to change. She tends to favor a more feminine aesthetic (i.e. lots of flowers). We've actually come to the agreement that she's only able to have one major piece with a floral design per room. I, on the other hand, like more modern and utilitarian design. If I do want some decoration, I tend to look for something old, vintage, or classic.
Basically, my question is, how do I keep my girlfriend from making our place overly feminine. How should I make my own suggestions without offending her own sense of style? Is it possible to reach a compromise with her ideas of design, or am I doomed to live in a flowery, doily infested, vanilla scented hell?
We have the basics of the apartment down. We have the couch, the tv, the major pieces of furniture, etc. Now comes the time to add some accent pieces, artwork, and other things to give the place some character. Unfortunately, we have drastically different taste in art and design. Sometimes we are able to agree or compromise, but this is seldom. Luckily, we've been on the same page so far, but it is quickly beginning to change. She tends to favor a more feminine aesthetic (i.e. lots of flowers). We've actually come to the agreement that she's only able to have one major piece with a floral design per room. I, on the other hand, like more modern and utilitarian design. If I do want some decoration, I tend to look for something old, vintage, or classic.
Basically, my question is, how do I keep my girlfriend from making our place overly feminine. How should I make my own suggestions without offending her own sense of style? Is it possible to reach a compromise with her ideas of design, or am I doomed to live in a flowery, doily infested, vanilla scented hell?
