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I recently read an interview interior designer, Kyle Schuneman gave to Dwell Magazine where he was asked if men and women approach design differently. His answers were interesting and in a way comical.  He stated that men “have a need to claim their space…men want their place to function right, but they want it to be known as “theirs” with no apologies.”

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Women on the other hand are more collaborative in their method. He explains that we consult magazines, friends, and television shows to assist us in making our design decisions.

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Schuneman makes a really great point…I don’t ever recall my husband sharing decor magazine clippings with his buddies or discussing the new neutrals (not that anything is wrong with that). I have persuaded him to watch a design show or two with me. He was more likely to do so if they were discussing a basement design or some sort of man space.

I just found this observation to be food for thought and a great opportunity for discussion…

How involved is your mate in making decisions on decorating, etc.? Do you have similar tastes or is it more like the battle of the sexes? 

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I'M ERIKA.

Over a decade ago, I exchanged my corporate life in building construction for an opportunity to enhance your personal home via decoration and renovation. My mission? To help busy professionals make their homes their sanctuaries.

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