Moving In With Your Other Half: Make Your Home A Couple’s Paradise

Five Budget-Friendly Ways To Keep Your House Warm This Winter-Chispa MagazineIt’s always a big step when you get married and move in with your other half. After all, you are going from seeing each other for a few hours a day to being around each other all the time. And a lot of people think that living together can make or break a marriage, but the truth is, perseverance brings a couple together, even if that means deciding how to decorate your home. Choose new furniture together, so it’s a brand new start for the both of you, and here’s more advice on how to make your home a couple’s paradise.

Opt for a cozy two-seater sofa in the lounge. One thing you need for your new love nest is a cozy two-seater sofa. After all, you don’t want to spend your evenings on two separate chairs. You want to cuddle up together and chat about your day. You can look in stores for cute ‘love seats’ that will be perfect for your living room. And you could even choose one that can pull out to be a bed. That way, you have somewhere for guests to stay when they are visiting your new home.

Have two separate wardrobes in the bedroom. You will be surprised how many couples argue about wardrobe space. They both need their own space for their clothes. But it often causes arguments when there is little room for both of your belongings. To ensure you avoid a row, you should get two separate wardrobes for your bedroom. That way, you both have your own room to put your clothes. You can always push them together so that they look like they are connected. And, make sure you go for the same color so that they match in your new bedroom.

Go for a two-sink vanity unit in the bathroom. If you only have one bathroom in your new home, you will both have to use the sink. However, it’s hard at bedtime when you both want to get ready for bed. And, it can be tricky in the morning when getting ready for work. But one romantic way to ensure you both can head off to bed at the same time is to get a two-sink vanity unit. That way, you can both get ready without any arguments. And, it makes your home look like the perfect place for a couple.

Buy a cozy large bed for the bedroom. You both are probably used to having a single bed back in your single days, but now you need to go for one big bed for your bedroom. However, you will be surprised how difficult it can be for couples to choose a bed. After all, you might both have a difference of opinion on the type of mattress you want. Therefore, go together to pick one which fits both of your needs. You might opt for a larger mattress too so that you both have enough space. You can find plenty of kingsized mattresses online that would be perfect for your bedroom. And remember, choose items like pillows and duvet covers together, so that it feels like a home.

Add photos of the two of you around the house. It can be hard to make it feel like your home when you move into a new property. But, the easiest way to make your home a couple’s paradise is by adding photos of the two of you around the home. It can make it feel more personal to the both of you. You might want to get a couple of canvases done to hang in the home. And, if you are adding photos of your family and friends on the walls, make sure your husband does too. Otherwise, your other half’s family and friends might be offended when they next come round.

Go for a double shower in your bathroom. When it comes to your bathroom, you should consider adding a double shower in the room. For one thing, it gives you more space when you are getting ready in the morning. And, it will also allow you and your husband to have showers together. You might still want to add a bath in the room. Opt for a cast iron bath where you can chill out and relax after work.

Choose colors which you both will love. You both will have different opinions when it comes to choosing colors for your home. For example, you might really want a yellow bedroom, or he might want to have green for your bathroom. Try and come to some compromise so both can get the colors you want in your home. And when you are repainting, make sure you think about the mood the color will bring to the home. For example, blue will bring a chilled out vibe, while red might make you both feel amorous.

Add a chill-out room in the home. Although you will want to spend a lot of time with your beau, you will both need space in your home. Otherwise, you will have rows a plenty with your loved one. Therefore, you should create a chill-out room in your home. That way, one of you can spend time in there on your own to get some space from the other partner. 

And remember to make a plan for the serious stuff. You need to discuss with your other half before you move in who will be paying each bill. And, try to come up with a plan for chores. For example, you might be best at hoovering, while your beau loves to wash up. You can also check this site for more help moving in with your other half.

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.