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EVOLVING BEDROOMS:

Decorating your shared haven after marriage
After getting married, combining two different worlds into one peaceful household can be challenging. Each partner brings their distinct interests and preferences into shared living spaces, accommodating and transforming them into a home for them both. The bedroom, a shelter of connection and rest, may undergo the most change.
It takes a lot more than just mixing and matching furnishings on the path of transformation to create a home that captures the spirit of being together. Some factors play a vital role in this transformative journey.
Furniture fusion
The merging of tastes and styles of two different individuals, especially when they begin to live in the same home, often leads to a significant change in the whole setup of the house. While on one hand, old favourites find new companionship, some pieces may gracefully exit the stage altogether. Perhaps, the biggest challenge lies in harmonising different styles.
The bedroom goes through the biggest change of all. The single bed transforms into a double, a new dresser finds its place against one wall, and the lighting may change into something more warm and welcoming. A few new additions might also give the room a new look altogether. Even seemingly unrelated elements of each partner’s lifestyle, like a common wardrobe or a cosy reading nook, might come to represent a sense of unity.
It is like a choreography of choices, where adjustment meets creativity.
Colour chronicles
The mood of a bedroom is set by its colour scheme. It can be rather aesthetic when you combine diverse colour textures. Gentle neutrals can serve as a connecting colour, providing a blank canvas on which flashes of individuality can shine. Even the pillows and bedding need your attention at this point. A pleasant fusion of both of your preferences or traits can be created in the bed by combining patterns and textures.
Walls and lights
Posters, paintings, and photos all tell a story of a shared adventure when hung on a wall. The challenge is in combining these stories so that the flow is much more natural. Maybe the posters with your metal bands theme do not go well with the vacation pictures of the family? So, we find a different place for one or the other.
A well-balanced atmosphere can be achieved by striking a balance between the sleek lines of contemporary fixtures and the cosy warmth of bedside lamps. It’s about designing an area that supports moments of shared laughing and conversation in addition to relaxing.
True magic unfolds in the act of decorating and furnishing your new room together with your loved one. In a space that you are to call home together, every adjustment becomes a brushstroke, blending individual visions into a shared masterpiece.
As you navigate your preferences with that of your spouse, communication, discussion and sometimes even a long debate are totally worth it when discovering the joy of making joint decisions.
Working together is about building a home that speaks to the core of the relationship, not just about combining stuff. Every component turns into a mirror of our same goals, ethics, and commitment to building a life together. This process turns into a symbol for the marriage itself; combining individuality, valuing individuality, and making something exquisite together.
By Nusrath Jahan
Photo: LS Archive/Sazzad Ibne Sayed