Combining households can be an exciting yet very delicate process, especially when each person brings favorite items, memories, and preferences to the table. The key to achieving a harmonious home together is a respectful collaboration, a clear vision for what you both want in your shared space to reflect and a terrific designer who knows how to service as a facilitator blending your two thoughts and ideas.

Our designer plays a crucial role in facilitating this process by offering an objective perspective and guiding you through the blending of both your worlds. We will help you see your items through a new lens—focusing on balance, harmony, and functionality in ways that may not have been initially obvious. Together, we’ll create a home that feels uniquely “yours” while honoring both your individual histories.

Here are a few steps to guide the process:
1. Begin with One Room at a Time
Choosing the first room to focus on will set the tone for the rest of your home. You could start with a room you’ll both use the most, like the living room or bedroom, or the one that feels most neutral to both of you, such as a casual family room or the kitchen if you enjoying cooking together.

2. Identify Shared Values and Priorities
Reflect on the type of atmosphere you both want to create in this room. Do you lean toward cozy and intimate? Or perhaps modern and minimalist? Having a shared vision for the room’s mood will help determine which items will work best in the space.

3. Assess Each Item with Respect
When combining households, it’s not just about the functional and aesthetic qualities of each item, but also the emotions they carry. Often, an item might evoke a strong emotional response—whether it's because of its personal significance or because it represents a particular style or color that doesn’t resonate with both people. These reactions are perfectly natural, but the key to creating a harmonious home together lies in navigating these sensitivities with care and creativity and placement.

Emotional and Functional Value of Items
Each item in your home carries with it a story. A piece of furniture might have been inherited from a beloved grandparent, or a painting could be a memento from a significant trip. These attachments are deeply personal and meaningful. At the same time, some items may be more practical than sentimental, like a comfortable sofa or a well-functioning lamp.
In combining households, it's important to consider both sentimental and practical values.
For example:
A beloved well-worn armchair might not fit into the overall aesthetic of the room, but it might be an essential piece due to its emotional significance.
Here, it’s worth thinking about how to incorporate a piece or two in a way that respects its meaning—whether by placing it in a more private corner or letting it stand out as 'worn & welcoming'. We can walk you through the sensitive process for a win-win situation.
Can you think of a better place to share your day or a book? Are you ready to see your home through a whole new lens - together?
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