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Have you ever experienced picking out furniture with your partner? Chances are, you’ve had quite a few disagreements about the style, the design, and even the material of every piece of furniture in the store. It’s a common sight to see couple arguing about the furniture they want to get for their home. Times like these, I often think that bachelors really have it easy compared to married men. Why would I say this? Bachelors get to pick anything they want and put it anywhere they want it. As for married men, every furniture-related decision will have to go through a series of arguments and debates before anything can be purchased. Whether it’s a couch for the living room or a futon for the den, it’s never easy finding and buying furniture for couples.

This is because men and women have entirely different opinions on what makes a good piece of furniture. Men prefer straight lines, neat designs, plain patterns and muted colors for fabrics, and substantial builds for their furnishings. Contemporary, functional pieces with a casual theme go well for men, whether they are for wooden or upholstered furniture.

Meanwhile, women look for floral designs and pastel colors in their furniture, because to them, it looks attractive and stylish. They look for beautiful patterns and designs, and prefer floral, silk, smooth and soft fabrics. With regards to the architecture, women prefer curved backs, rolled arms, and extra details like skirting, pillows and cording. The overall themes that women go for involves English, French, Italian or country flavors.

Considering these factors, it’s no wonder that couples rarely agree on what to buy or build for their homes. These two entirely different views will 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 key to resolving this dispute is understanding both of your 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. Perhaps you’d find 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.

Compromising also works great. Try to see if you can merge what you both like in furniture and find a theme that works. 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 some accessories 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 tastes.

Compromising allows couples to resolve furniture dilemmas 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 bedroom furniture you can find online.

- Azlan Irda