How to Decorate Your Bedroom When You Move in Together

Give the bedroom a fresh coat of paint that reflects both of your decorating preferences. For instance, if you prefer bold shades such as red and orange, but your partner has a more subdued style, a burnt orange or muted cranberry color can serve as the hue compromise for the accent wall. Or you can both choose a shade of brown that you like for the walls and select a shade of orange or red for the paneling.

Add furniture that you are both comfortable with. For instance, Victorian-style nightstands and bureaus might seem too "girly" to a man, while a woman might not prefer "bachelor pad" furniture such as a circular water bed. Modern furniture in neutral colors including black and gray with clean lines is often an ideal choice for couples, because the bed, dresser and nightstands are easily decorated with accents in the colors or styles that each one prefers. For instance, the dresser can feature a tall figurine from the husband's favorite sculptor or a large bouquet of his wife's favorite flowers.

Choose bedding that both members of the couple are satisfied with. If your partner prefers patterned bedding but you are happier with solid colors, choose a fitted sheet and comforter in a basic shade and let your loved one select striped pillow shams or a throw blanket to accent the bed.

Hang curtains that coordinate with the bedding, compromising with your mate on the colors and patterns the drapes will feature. For instance, curtains in a deep jewel tone such as ruby or turquoise will help to wake up a drab brown wall, and paisley-print curtain ties will accessorize neutral-colored curtains well.

Place an area rug on the floor for added texture in the master bedroom. Use a basic shape such as a rectangle or circle in a color that matches the decor scheme, or find a specialty rug that is shaped like your last initial or a heart to emphasize the theme of togetherness.

Purchase coordinating lamps for the bedroom that provide dim lighting to add romantic flair to the space. Colored bulbs such as red and orange add a particular warmth to the room as well.

Complete the room's decor with wall art from your favorite artists. Reserve one wall to showcase a print from a painter you admire, and use the adjacent wall to display your husband's favorite sketch artist. Hang enlarged photos of the two of you holding hands or sharing a kiss to personalize the space.