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Five ways to blend his and hers decor

Create a fashionable mix with these splashy ideas

By Nancy Won; Photography by Janis Nicolay; Styling by Ann Marie Favot

Counter dark wood with a few feminine frills
The best of both worlds
Decorative styles through the ages have always mixed his and hers.

1880s: Queen Victoria's sombre, strict aesthetic mixed with new exotic fabrics from the Far East

1930s: Streamlined Deco shapes mixed with sparkly Hollywood glamour

1960s: Pop art graphics mixed with flower power


1980s: Androgynous mystique mixed with form-fitting fashionability

Today: Strong, well-made silhouettes mixed with softer textures and tones

1. Adding masculine and feminine accents
2. Decorating through the ages


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