How to Decorate with Roommates Who Disagree About Home Decor Styles
If you are moving into a new home with a friend, relative or even a stranger, you may find that you and your roomie have different ideas of how to decorate the place. Whether you are renting or buying, this does not have to be a deal breaker for the move.
Here are 5 tips to decorate the home in a way everyone can agree upon:
1. Have an open discussion. Don’t do anything else until you have spoken honestly with each other. What does each person see for the style of the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and other common rooms? You may find you have similar ideas for a room or two. At the very least, you’ll understand what each person likes and where they are coming from with their design choices.
2. If you don’t see eye to eye, compromise by splitting the rooms up for each roommate to take charge of the design. If one person decorates the living room, the other person can decorate the dining room, and so on. If there are two bathrooms, each roommate gets to tackle one.
3. Treat it like a rental. Even if you are splitting ownership, decorate as if you are renting. This will keep all parties from making major changes that are more difficult to accept. Adding or changing home textiles and art can be done repeatedly without damaging a floor or a wall.
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