Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

His and Hers Home Makeover

His and Hers Home Makeover
His and Hers Home Makeover

As any couple discovers, marriage is also the merging together of styles. Dina may have agreed to stand by her man in sickness and in health, but she never agreed to live with skulls, cross bows, and stuffed animal heads! Their decorating styles couldn't be more different so Rachael's buddy Evette Rios helps Dina and Charlie get a handle on each other's style by working with them to decorate a room in the house specifically for their mate.

As a final surprise, Evette redesigns their master bedroom to suit both of their tastes. Even deer hunter Charlie is happy with the results: "It feels more like a home now than a guy's place. I love it."

If you're looking to merge two extreme styles, Evette has some design ideas that will help you and your partner meet halfway without sacrificing your taste.

"Flowers are a bone of contention for men, but women love them," says Evette. "I created what I call the high-octane arrangement. It merges the styles of both masculine and feminine with a modern twist. Take chrome tail pipes and put it in a glass vase and add water. Fill the tail pipes with flowers and ta-da."

"We all know how men love their TVs," says Evette. "But to women, a big black screen can be a huge presence in a room. "Now you can get TV screensavers that play from your DVD player and offer everything from live-action aquariums to Yule logs and even masterpiece paintings. This is a great compromise invention."

Though leather sofas are usually seen as more of a masculine thing, if you get leather in a color it looks less masculine, dark and heavy. "Consider compromise colors," suggests Evette. "Some of the most popular colors couples compromise with are: red, blue, green, brown and white."

Throw pillows on a leather couch also soften up a harsh leather look. Pick throw pillows that have a masculine quality, but with feminine details. "Don't go overboard with the throw pillows," Evette warns. "Keep in mind that less is more."

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