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HOW TO SELECT DISTINCT BEDDING FOR A COUPLE'S MASTER BEDROOM

By Carmen Lizern

Peek into a little girl's room and you might see shades of pink and lace and flowers. Look across the hall into the boy's bedroom and you'll find blue or green and maybe a sports theme. Children are shown very different choices in bedroom decor from an early age. Marry the little boy's taste with that of the little girl and how do you decorate the master bedroom?

With these learned differences in taste, what is the best way to decorate a master bedroom and select bedding that appeals to both people? Rest assured that the dilemma has a great solution if the couple takes a little time and effort in shopping for the right bedding to please both of them. There are some great bedding designs on the market with a mix of masculine and feminine appeal.

The easiest way to begin the joint design effort for new bedding is to consult bedding catalogs. As you each home in on designs that you like, you may be surprised to discover some common ideas. For example, he might find the idea of a cozy comforter appealing while you like a quilt. You are already close enough together to begin some serious shopping.

Another thing the couple needs to agree on is a budget for bedding for the master bedroom. Sheets are an expensive item, especially for a queen or king size bed. If you are buying blankets and a bed covering as well, the total expenditure may be more than you planned on. This is where advanced planning helps to make certain that you stay within your budget.

If you both differ in your tastes and preferences for bedding, the result is like any other aspect of marriage; some level of compromise is needed. But when it comes to bedding the choices can be fun and functional. You can blend textures, styles and fabrics and get a look that will satisfy both of you. You may find, for example, that a paisley print in shades of tan or maroon is something you can both easily agree on.

Duvets are wonderful economic packages with the all the products it takes to completely dress a bed. If you and your partner agree on a style and brand, a duvet is a time-saver and money-saver. Many fine manufacturers, such as Pottery Barn, offer wonderful duvet sets.

Try to avoid leaving out one partner while decorating a bed. After all, the bedroom is the place where you share each other's thoughts, feelings and more. Make sure you keep the bedroom an environment that encourages and supports each other's tastes. Bedding that screams "I Am Woman" does not open up much room for a man to kick back and be himself. On the other hand, bedding that sports big grey squares and brown vertical lines may not get the lady in the mood to be herself.

The following is a list of concepts that can help you decide what kind of mood and feeling would fit into your bedroom space the best: "fun and crazy", "cheerful and loud", "airy and free", "wealthy and elegant", "toasty and comfy", or "crisp and cool." These phrases may help you to identify what kind of bedroom decor suits your marriage the best.

After taking these steps, you and your mate should be able to customize a fitted solution for bedding in your shared master bedroom.

About The Author
Carmen Lizern is the webmaster and operator of Faith Bed Inc which is a premier on-line resource for bed related information. For more details click on her archive of articles at: http://www.faithbed.com/archive/