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5 Ways To Combine Decorating Styles For Newlyweds

What happens when you and your other half have completely different tastes in home décor? It’s a tricky situation. After all, there’s no right or wrong when it comes to personal style. We share 5 ways to fuse your two visions together, harmoniously!


1. Talk about your ideas and decide on a theme

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Interior Designer: 82
Location: Citylife @ Tampines
Cost of Renovation: $46,000

Communication is always key. Reaching a mutual understanding that combines two different styles may strengthen you and your spouse as a team. Decide the kind of vibe you want to have in your home, then blend both of your ideas to find common ground.


2. Stick to one colour palette

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Interior Designer: Habit
Location: Thomson Three
Cost of Renovation: $62,000

Any two different styles can be combined in harmony if you have one consistent colour palette. Choose at least two neutral colours to balance out your styles.


3. Choose two main wood and metal finishes

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Interior Designer: The Interior Lab
Location: Lorong Lew Lian
Cost of Renovation: $45,000

Don’t go overboard with too many finishes! Your aesthetic will look more polished with a similar kind of finish. Ideally, you’ll want to choose one prominent tone and an accent to keep things subtle.


4. Shop for new furniture together

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Interior Designer: Space Atelier
Location: Sumang Walk
Cost of Renovation: $45,000

When you’re doing this, make sure you share the same goal, which is searching for items that will satisfy both of your design desires. Perhaps, you’re eyeing a delicate rug and considering whether it would be perfect in the living room. Why don’t you ask your partner if he likes it in his favorite pattern? It’ll create a new focal point in your new space.


5. Compromise, compromise, compromise

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Interior Designer: The Roomaker
Location: Chai Chee Road
Cost of Renovation: $36,000

Don’t just reject your partner’s wishes when you disapprove! Ask him about his overall vision, and try to get inside his mind to understand his point of view. After all, you should create a home that you both will love.

This article is done in collaboration with Bridestory.


About Bridestory

Established in April 2014, Bridestory is an inspiring and resourceful online global wedding directory and marketplace that helps to connect wedding professionals and vendors with brides-to-be around the world. On top of that, Bridestory owns one of the world's largest Instagram network for wedding with more than 2 million followers. In partnership with MediaCorp, Bridestory entered Singapore in July 2015 to bring its comprehensive platform to reach more engaged couples in the region. For more information and endless wedding inspiration, visit www.bridestory.com or download the free mobile app from App Store or Google Play.


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