When It Comes To Interior Decorating, Men And Women Are Worlds Apart

Anyone that has decorated a new home with their spouse can tell you that it is not an easy task. Men want one thing, while women want the polar opposite. A recent article in the National Post describes the core differences between men and women that prompt a galactic divide in home decor taste.

— Men choose function over form. Women appreciate aesthetics and beauty.

— Men like things that just plain-old work. Women prefer pieces with embellishments.

— Men like technology, and they like it as big as possible. All men would agree that there’s no better focal point of a room than a Hi-Def big screen television planted directly in front of the couch. Women may be more apt to choose a decorative piece such as an elaborate armoire.

— Men usually enjoy sitting on a darker-colored, leather and very comfortable sofa. Women are looking for a more curvaceous shapes, delicate lines with a light-colored upholstery sofas accompanied by lots of throws and decorative pillows.

— Men like the feel of a room saturated in dark and earthy tones. Women enjoy the aura that bright tones and softer pastels produce.

Affordable Ways to Decorate Your Home for Thanksgiving

With a little forethought, planning and attention to detail, you can make your home a home-for-the-holidays.

Hosting Thanksgiving this year and need to decorate on a smaller budget? Holiday dinners can get very expensive and when you add in all the décor, your festive cheer may not be as lively as the guests were anticipating.

To save you time and money, blend together your autumn look with harvest and Thanksgiving themes. You won’t break the bank and the integration of fall and holiday themes can carry out until Christmas. Associatedcontent.com offers easy ways to make your home a warm and festive abode!

The first thing your guests will see when arriving on Thanksgiving is your yard. Create an artsy fall look with simple decorations that nature has provided. Start with collecting acorns and pine combs for your theme. Choose leaves that are beautiful shades of oranges, reds, and gold’s that bring in the season of color. Use a hay bail and a few pumpkins and even a scarecrow if you have one.