By Mi-Ling Stone Poole –<\/p>\n
Through the years, I have received numerous questions from women seeking advice about how to design a space that is masculine and feminine.<\/p>\n
The problem occurs when men don\u2019t want to be involved in selecting items for the space, or the woman just takes control and doesn\u2019t consider the ramifications of creating a space that is too frilly.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s face it. A man needs a man space but he also would like to feel comfortable in his home, so tone down the frills, ruffles and pink and give your man a space he can call his own.<\/p>\n
We have all walked into a bedroom that is layered with pillows, lace, tassels and ruffles and wondered how the husband handles living in the space, undoubtedly biting his tongue as he wakes up every morning to a bedroom layered with flowers.<\/p>\n
Most men just quietly accept the style and design taste of their mate.<\/p>\n
Recently I interviewed HGTV\u2019s Michael Payne, the original host of “Designing for the Sexes,\u201d and he shared some of his secrets that will help couples blend their taste together to create a beautiful space.<\/p>\n
He suggested:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Couples should flip through separate magazines and when each finds a desirable photo, place a sticky note on that page, then switch magazines and pick another favorite.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Payne said most men prefer modern or contemporary styles and women tend to lean toward a more traditional style.<\/p>\n
\u2022 He warned women to STOP adding tassels to EVERYTHING in the house.<\/p>\n
\u2022 In the bedroom, cut back on pillows on the bed. Most women load up the bed with way too many pillows and then have to dig deep to find the bed.<\/p>\n
What’s your take on tassels?<\/p>\n
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