choco.meh: His & Hers

It's been a little over a year now since my husband and I got married. And what I've learned about the first year of marriage is that its all about learning new vocabulary. I'm as clueless about football as he is about design, so while I've been learning what cuts, offside, and free safety means, he's been learning what bolster, jacquard, and mid-century modern means. But the biggest word we've both learned this past, mostly wonderful but definitely interesting year, is the the word - Compromise.

And what has been one of the hardest areas to compromise for two people with very distinct opinions on personal style? Well of course, design. Yes, compromising on our interior design decisions has become more difficult than figuring out who's right - should I dare say me?- or wrong during one of our heated "debates."

Needless to say, since our personal lives have been the muse of our subjects here at Choco.meh, Nancy and I decided to start the "His & Hers" series. With some simple strategies and a lot of patience and, compromise, creating spaces that appeal to both parties can lead to designs that are not only beautifully balanced, but rewarding.

In the image below, some key pieces were thoughtfully selected to create a space that both you and your significant other will be rushing home to cuddle up together in. A comfortable sofa with masculine and strong lines was softened up with the addition of feminine touches from the floral accent on one pillow, to the sumptuous sheepskin and silk fabric on the others. The neutral color scheme keeps it gender neutral, while the variety in textures and pop of vibrant yellow keeps it interesting and fun.