Okay!....Me and my long-time girlfriend just purchase a house together and my mother wants to decorate the whole house, (by the way she has good taste), but my girlfriend wants to also decorate the house, but she doesnt have all that great of taste for decorating (by the way she decorated our condo) I really want her to feel the part of our house without hurting her feeling. So what to do?
2007-03-05 08:14:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
First, the house belongs to both of you. Even if she doesn't have the greatest taste, no way would I allow my mother to decorate the entire house. If you can afford it, have an interior decorator come up with some ideas for you. It doesn't mean that you have to hire her, but pay her a consulting fee for listening to what it is you both want / need, then coming up with a plan that suits you both.
My husband and I moved last year; my style is casually elegant, while my husband's style is "every thing's different so it's a match." We agreed that the upstairs (living, dining, 2 beds, 2 baths and kitchen) were my domain and the downstairs (2 beds, 1 bath, two large family rooms) were his. The hall is neutral territory, and I "inherited" it.
Unless your girlfriend asks for her help, leave Mom out of it. If Mom volunteers, she must have the consent of both of you before anything is done. Why don't you both go through some magazines, websites, etc., pull some ideas then sit and go through them together.
2007-03-05 08:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Le_Roche 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your girlfriend should decorate the house, with your help. Even if you get some ideas from your mother, just suggest them as your own. It's not your mothers house and I doubt your girlfriend will appreciate her taking over.
2007-03-05 08:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't let your mom decorate, or your girlfriend will not feel like it is her place too. My husband and I have very different tastes, so we divided our house up. So he gets to pick color and decorations for our bedroom and the living room, I get the kitchen and kids rooms, etc. If you want to ask your mom for input on your areas, that's fine, but don't let her do the whole place or you will hurt your girlfriend.
2007-03-05 08:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by n2mama 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Who's house is it?
How is a person to get good at decorating without trying?
Unless you want to live with your mother again you WILL let your other do it and you WILL like it.
2007-03-05 08:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by Flagger 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 07:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by gnegy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your mom may have good taste but it's her taste and not her house. tell mom to stay out of it until she's asked to consult by your girl. it could spell trouble for you if you let her do the whole house. how about letting her do the den or spare room? talk to your girl first though. if your mom isn't "pushed " on her she'll be more likely to ask her advice later on.
2007-03-05 10:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋