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Moving in with your partner is a significant step and change you must be prepared for. Some partners have difficulty adjusting because they expect things not to change as much. However, you can minimize the problem by preparing beforehand. Mental and physical preparations are equally important. For instance, you can switch up your room and decorate it fresh for cohabiting with your partner. Below are some tips for preparing and decorating your room when moving in with your partner:

Upgrade your bed

If you have a small bed, you will need a bigger one that you can share with your partner. In contrast, if you do not need a new bed, you may still benefit from investing in a new mattress. When you buy a mattress, it symbolizes a fresh start, even if you do not plan on moving out or getting everything new. Do not forget to include your partner in the mattress section to get a product that suits your needs and sleep behaviours. Besides getting a new bed or mattress, you can also upgrade your bedding, pillows, and pillowcases.

Repaint your room

You can repaint your room when moving in with your partner. This way, you can switch its appearance from feminine or masculine to neutral. For instance, you can choose black and white colour combinations for painting for neutrality. Furthermore, you can stick with non-colour walls that transcend gender. You can add accent pillows, wall art, and decorative items around your bedroom to compensate for the neutral wall colours.

Add plants to your room

Plants are some of the most neutral decorations you could have in your room. Plants can elevate your furniture and give your room a luxurious appeal. So, when moving in with your partner, you can go with plant decorations instead of compromising. Artificial plants are recommended for bedrooms instead of natural plants. Plants take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide at night. Therefore, having plants in your bedroom at night may not be as healthy. Instead, you can choose between various artificial plants or real ones if your room has adequate ventilation.

Double up on storage and drawers

Once your partner moves in, you will need more storage space in your bedroom. Therefore, you can introduce new drawers and storage spaces. You can get a bigger or an extra dresser. Additionally, you can hire someone to build more shelves and drawers in your closet for extra space. Storage bins for items you do not use often can also be handy.

Get some candles

You can never go wrong with candles as decorations for your room. They are especially great decorative items because of their availability in a wide range of scents, colours, and designs. Furthermore, candles are practical decorations. So, it would help to incorporate your partner when picking the candles for your rooms so you do not choose a scent that irritates your partner.

Mix and match your styles

When it comes to decorations, the trick is to blend your style with your partner’s. The goal is for your bedroom to be a reflection of both your tastes. However, this can be difficult if you have conflicting tastes. So, the trick is to bring small elements from each other’s aesthetics into the room and find common ground. As hard as it may be, you will be shocked at how good the results may be. However, if you cannot find common ground for blending your styles, you can establish an in-between style.

Conclusion

Decorating your bedroom when moving in with your partner does not have to be complicated. All you need to do is have an open discussion with your partner about your ideas and how you can bring them to fruition. Additionally, you must be willing to compromise, so both of you feel at home and comfortable in your shared bedroom. You can always switch things up until you create a bedroom that you both love.

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