Balancing Act: Designing a His and Hers Bedroom
How to create the perfect sleek and chic his and hers bedroom with plenty of comfort and luxury in mind
Designing a bedroom that appeals to the taste of both males and females can be difficult, especially when tastes can vary … a lot. We spend more awake time in our bedrooms than you might think – getting ready for bed at night, reading, nursing newborn babies, getting ready for work in the morning… That’s why it’s important that it’s a space that you can both feel comfortable and relaxed in. Plus, a comfortable and relaxed space is the perfect recipe for a restful night’s sleep.
The floral patterns and soft pastel colours that females tend to be naturally drawn to may not particularly be top of the list for men. Likewise, the simplistic clean lines and geometric patterns that males tend to prefer don’t always excite the ladies. So how do you find the perfect balance without compromising too much on the things that you both like or style.
Consult each other on the things you both like: colours, patterns, textures, etc. You may not both agree on all of your choices, however there are lots of ways that you can incorporate both male and female design elements into your ‘his and hers’ bedroom without creating a dominant masculine or feminine feel. Balancing harsh lines with softer curves, floral patterns with muted colours and solid furniture with lavish linens, teamed with an overall gender neutral colour scheme are all ways to satisfy both male and female tastes.
Find the perfect balance between crisp and clean masculine lines, and soft feminine cushions and florals with this design guide. It’ll guarantee a good night’s sleep for any occupant.
The floral patterns and soft pastel colours that females tend to be naturally drawn to may not particularly be top of the list for men. Likewise, the simplistic clean lines and geometric patterns that males tend to prefer don’t always excite the ladies. So how do you find the perfect balance without compromising too much on the things that you both like or style.
Consult each other on the things you both like: colours, patterns, textures, etc. You may not both agree on all of your choices, however there are lots of ways that you can incorporate both male and female design elements into your ‘his and hers’ bedroom without creating a dominant masculine or feminine feel. Balancing harsh lines with softer curves, floral patterns with muted colours and solid furniture with lavish linens, teamed with an overall gender neutral colour scheme are all ways to satisfy both male and female tastes.
Find the perfect balance between crisp and clean masculine lines, and soft feminine cushions and florals with this design guide. It’ll guarantee a good night’s sleep for any occupant.
Clean lines and soft curves
Men generally tend to be drawn more towards clean straight lines and geometric shapes while women tend to prefer softer curvy shapes.
When choosing furniture for your his and hers bedroom, aim for a mix between crisp lines and softer curves.
Balancing the sharp masculine look of clean lines with more feminine curves will soften the feel of the room creating a relaxed space that both parties will like.
Men generally tend to be drawn more towards clean straight lines and geometric shapes while women tend to prefer softer curvy shapes.
When choosing furniture for your his and hers bedroom, aim for a mix between crisp lines and softer curves.
Balancing the sharp masculine look of clean lines with more feminine curves will soften the feel of the room creating a relaxed space that both parties will like.
Statement furniture
Keep the amount of furniture in the room to a minimum to avoid making the room feel small and cluttered. Instead, choose a few feature pieces that make a statement.
Large scale pieces of furniture create a dramatic look and feel quite masculine. The materials that the furniture is made from can soften this masculine feel.
Look for large king size beds (if you have the space) with oversized headboards. Consider a fabric covered headboard to add a feminine touch.
Keep the amount of furniture in the room to a minimum to avoid making the room feel small and cluttered. Instead, choose a few feature pieces that make a statement.
Large scale pieces of furniture create a dramatic look and feel quite masculine. The materials that the furniture is made from can soften this masculine feel.
Look for large king size beds (if you have the space) with oversized headboards. Consider a fabric covered headboard to add a feminine touch.
If you have space for a sofa or arm chair, look for one that has clean lines and looks chunky and solid in the space. If you like leather, consider brown instead of black for a softer look. Choosing a fabric covered piece or adding a cushion or a throw will soften the square lines of the furniture and create a cosy feeling.
Natural materials
Using natural materials, such as timber furniture, wool rugs or jute flooring, is a great way to create a relaxing environment and will appeal to both genders.
Natural materials have a very soothing and calming effect.
The rawness of natural materials has a very masculine quality, while their tactile nature will create a softness that will appeal to females.
Using natural materials, such as timber furniture, wool rugs or jute flooring, is a great way to create a relaxing environment and will appeal to both genders.
Natural materials have a very soothing and calming effect.
The rawness of natural materials has a very masculine quality, while their tactile nature will create a softness that will appeal to females.
A home for everything
When you are choosing furniture, or designing wardrobe space for your bedroom, consider where you will store everything.
Hairdryers and straighteners lying on the floor, moisturisers and make-up scattered across a dressing table and coins and receipts emptied from your pockets at the end of the day are all things that can make your room feel untidy …. and will potentially bother your partner!
Choose bedside tables with drawers so that coins and receipts can be kept out of sight. Create a designated home for hairdryers and make-up to live, out of sight, when they are not being used.
When you are choosing furniture, or designing wardrobe space for your bedroom, consider where you will store everything.
Hairdryers and straighteners lying on the floor, moisturisers and make-up scattered across a dressing table and coins and receipts emptied from your pockets at the end of the day are all things that can make your room feel untidy …. and will potentially bother your partner!
Choose bedside tables with drawers so that coins and receipts can be kept out of sight. Create a designated home for hairdryers and make-up to live, out of sight, when they are not being used.
Having a bedroom that is neat and free from mess and clutter will create a more romantic space for you and your partner to spend time in together.
Lavish linens
Comfort is a key element to consider when designing any bedroom. Choose high quality luxurious cotton sheets – there’s nothing better than slipping into a cosy bed at the end of a hard day. Women are especially sensitive to the touch and feel of fabrics, so the softer the better.
Avoid frills and pastel florals – they are undoubtedly pretty but are too feminine for a his and hers bedroom. Instead, add some extra luxury by layering your linen. Use plush pillows and cushions and add a throw or comforter to the end of the bed in a tactile material such as linen or wool.
Look for natural, organic fabrics in gender neutral, natural colours. Block colours will look best, especially when layered.
Comfort is a key element to consider when designing any bedroom. Choose high quality luxurious cotton sheets – there’s nothing better than slipping into a cosy bed at the end of a hard day. Women are especially sensitive to the touch and feel of fabrics, so the softer the better.
Avoid frills and pastel florals – they are undoubtedly pretty but are too feminine for a his and hers bedroom. Instead, add some extra luxury by layering your linen. Use plush pillows and cushions and add a throw or comforter to the end of the bed in a tactile material such as linen or wool.
Look for natural, organic fabrics in gender neutral, natural colours. Block colours will look best, especially when layered.
Pattern
Don’t be afraid to use pattern in your his and hers bedroom. Floral and leafy patterns can be considered to be more feminine, however, if they are teamed with more muted masculine colours, you can achieve the perfect balance.
Don’t be afraid to use pattern in your his and hers bedroom. Floral and leafy patterns can be considered to be more feminine, however, if they are teamed with more muted masculine colours, you can achieve the perfect balance.
If you would like to add some pattern to your bedroom and floral organic patterns are just too feminine for you, consider more masculine patterns such as chevrons and stripes.
Play with lighting
Add some depth and a sophisticated romantic feel to your bedroom using lighting. Ambient lighting is the main general lighting in a room – this lighting is functional and serves purely to brighten the space. Use task lighting in areas that will be used for reading, or at a dressing table – these lights can be turned off when the areas are not in use. Accent lighting is used to highlight features in a room such as artwork.
Accent and task lighting can help to create a luxurious and romantic space. Use soft lighting that doesn’t cast harsh shadows. Ladies will love the soft glow of carefully planned lighting. If the room has a very crisp masculine style, lighting is the perfect way to soften harsh lines and add a more feminine touch.
Add some depth and a sophisticated romantic feel to your bedroom using lighting. Ambient lighting is the main general lighting in a room – this lighting is functional and serves purely to brighten the space. Use task lighting in areas that will be used for reading, or at a dressing table – these lights can be turned off when the areas are not in use. Accent lighting is used to highlight features in a room such as artwork.
Accent and task lighting can help to create a luxurious and romantic space. Use soft lighting that doesn’t cast harsh shadows. Ladies will love the soft glow of carefully planned lighting. If the room has a very crisp masculine style, lighting is the perfect way to soften harsh lines and add a more feminine touch.
Incorporating dimmer switches is a great way to easily alter the level of lighting, and subsequently the feel, in a room.
For the gadget-loving males, don’t forget remote controls and lots of switches. Remote controls and two- or three-way switches will allow you to control the lighting from almost any area in the room.
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One of the most difficult tasks when designing a bedroom is finding a colour scheme that appeals to both the male and female.
Strong masculine colour schemes like black and white can be too harsh for a bedroom and feminine pinks and pastels won’t appeal to most males.
Choose a gender neutral colour scheme. Look at natural colours such as off-whites, greys, creams and browns. Green and yellow are great gender neutral colours too and can be used as accent colours to brighten up the space and add interest.