Expert Tips for Decorating With a Roommate
Whether your roommate is your best friend, your boyfriend or just someone you randomly met during the search for a flatmate, sharing space can be tricky. You both have personal things, decorating ideas and items you want to display, but if the taste is not mutual, a war could emerge. In order to avoid such a mess, you have to find common grounds and take some advice from the experts. Respect the Common Space Living with someone is all about compromise, whether it is about a shopping list or decoration. Other than your bedroom, every other corner of the apartment is a common space and you both should respect it. The best choice is making it neutral, but you can add some color to it with cushions, tablecloths, wall art etc. - you just have to pick them together. If your roommate and you have similar taste in décor, then there should be no problems decorating the living room, dining room or the bathroom, but if your tastes differ, it is best to stick to the basic functions of each room a...