Discuss: How Do You Navigate Design Differences at Home?

Discuss: How Do You Navigate Design Differences at Home?

When it comes to interior design, we don't always see eye to eye with our partners.
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You're a strict minimalist—they're quirky and eclectic. They inherited a piece of furniture that you can't stand, or veto a wallpaper design that you adore. Whether it be a partner or a roommate, it can be difficult to compromise our own visions for a space to accommodate another. In your experience, how do you make sure both parties are happy at home?

Submit your answers in the comments below!

Jenny Xie
Dwell Contributor
Jenny Xie is the author of the novel Holding Pattern, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree. She’s received fellowships from Bread Loaf, Yaddo, and MacDowell, among other organizations.

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