The unlikely role of Interior Designers as couple counsellors

Moving into a new home with your partner is incredibly exciting, but sometimes, decorating reveals that your styles and tastes don't quite match up.

Suddenly, every colour choice and furniture decision can lead to disagreements, making the home makeover process tricky.

That's where the Interior Design experts and My Bespoke Room come to the rescue! They're like the perfect mediator, offering a professional opinion that blends your tastes into a stunning design.

Find out how we collaborate with clients to create dream spaces that work for them and their partner.

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The first step when you get in contact with an Interior Designer is to start gathering inspiration for your dream space.

If you’re struggling to agree with your partner, we recommend both of you go away and create separate moodboards with images you love.

Pinterest is a great tool to get you started, gathering all the images you love in one place and allowing you to upload any other images you have lying about in your camera roll.

Your designer can start to understand what styles you both love and find common ground. 

Even if your moodboards seem worlds apart, don’t panic! Your designer is skilled at spotting similarities and styles that mesh well together.

During your call, your designer will dive into the details of your images, understanding what aspects you both love – whether it's the colours, materials, furniture style, layout, or finishing touches.

They'll combine these elements onto one board, identifying similarities and seamlessly combining the best of both worlds.

Arguments often occur when it comes to aesthetics as it’s so subjective, so by initially focusing on how you want the space to work rather than look, you can start to set the bare bones of the space.

Think about what you want the space to do rather than look. For example, do you envision a dressing table in the bedroom or a cosy corner with an armchair? How large should the bed be, and how much storage do you need?

All of these elements will help your designer to map the layout of your room and get started with your design.

Once your designer has nailed the initial details, their specialist eye can merge both of your styles into a cohesive room design.

One technique our designers love is what we call the 70/30 rule. Let's say you're leaning towards a warm and neutral vibe as your main style; that will dominate 70% of the space, while the remaining 30% can be infused with other styles to achieve a stunning balance.

When it comes to merging your colour schemes, your designer will delve into undertones, pairing unexpected shades that surprisingly complement each other. 

They'll also introduce additional hues that enhance the overall scheme, incorporating them not just on the walls but also in artwork, soft furnishings, and finishing touches.

Your designer will carefully select elements from each of your styles that harmonise beautifully while injecting a few fresh ideas to make your space uniquely cohesive.

Another fantastic trick our designers employ is creating gallery walls. This allows both of you to showcase different styles of artwork, all unified by matching frames, effortlessly blending them together for a seamless look.

When it comes to navigating budgets with you and your partner, a designer can be a real lifesaver.

If budgets are a touchy subject, an Interior Designer can discuss both of your spending priorities and establish an achievable budget which is realistic for the room you both want. 

Plus, working with an Interior Designer means gaining access to expert advice, including cost-effective design solutions that can help you and your partner save a few pennies.

And when it comes to shopping for furniture and décor, our designers at My Bespoke Room will always offer alternatives for each product, so you can both choose where you would like to splurge or save on products - making budgeting a breeze!

If you and your partner are stuck in a design dilemma, our experts are on hand to help you create your dream space with ease! From just £395 per room you can start working with a dedicated, professional designer to completely transform your home.

Discover how we can help you with your particular project by booking a free call with our fab team, here.