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Melozia · December 2009

So, I am in full on decor mode. I need to get my house together. It is so devoid of personality that I feel like it belongs to someone else. So I have been trying to involve DH is the process of picking things out...and it's not working. I am not sure if he is indifferent or doesn't know what he wants, or what! I kinda feel like just moving forward and doing what I want to do, but I know our tastes are so different that I don't want him to hate it. Anyone have any tips on how to engage the hubs in this sort of thing?

pamelainswo · December 2009

Please. Take my husband. I can't do anything without getting his okay - he is SO particular when it comes to these things.

CBL · December 2009

Really - no. No tips. My husband seems to always resist what I'm doing and ends up loving it. Case in point - the baby's room.

What if you were to give him two options that you like and let him pick - would that work?

MrsVicki · December 2009

DH and I agreed that the inside of the house is my domain, and he is not allowed to do any decorating because he sucks at visualizing. But, I still want his input. So, what I normally do is show him my last few options I'm pondering to see if he has any input. That way at least he knows where I'm headed with the decorating, and is not completely shocked in the end.

Mrs_Sarah · December 2009

we have the same issue... our house has very little on the walls except for the main living room and its because we can't agree - he likes abstract artsy stuff and I want family, friends, travel pics...?

I say just do it yourself, from seeing your construction/house pics - you have great taste!

Miss_Not4Long · December 2009

MrsVicki:
DH and I agreed that the inside of the house is my domain, and he is not allowed to do any decorating because he sucks at visualizing. But, I still want his input. So, what I normally do is show him my last few options I'm pondering to see if he has any input. That way at least he knows where I'm headed with the decorating, and is not completely shocked in the end.

this is a good idea.

Melozia · December 2009

Thanks, ladies. I think narrowing it down to a couple of choices might work. It will certainly be less intimidating for him. We'll see how it goes

hispenguin · December 2009

I'm of no help, most of the decor was done by me. When we're painting I usually bring home a bunch of samples and then have him help me choose from there. As for art and things like that I would say half of what we have I didn't have his input on. He's happy with everything that I buy, so it works for us.

Jen&Joe06 · December 2009

We typically decide on what we want (ie: we need a couch and 2 chairs vs 2 couches). Then I pick out some options and we go together to pick the weiner (hehehehe).

But when it comes to things like curtains and pillows he leaves it all up to me.

JanieJones · December 2009

Like Jen we agree on big ticket things, I get to fuss about the small stuff myself.

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I am also totally anal about this stuff, so I have a huge binder of tear outs for inspiration, and if I am stuck I show Dave the pictures and he can see what I am doing.?

chanteltbarrett · December 2009

I would say that the biggest thing is to give him choices and show him. For instance, say you want to replace the curtains. Ask DH to help you pick them out by scouring tons of patterns will probably make his eyes glaze over. Narrow it down to the three patterns you like best, and show him the swatches. Then he can veto something he totally hates, and feels like he has a vote. He'll feel involved and not overwhelmed...plus you're guaranteed to get something you like!

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