Men and women are definitely like Mars versus Venus. Being a Realtor it is clear homes there is a obvious division of what is important to man versus what is important to a women when it comes to the interior of a home. Here is an interesting breakdown of what a man likes versus a women on interiors.
Mars: What he Likes
Venus: What She Likes
General Décor
Men: Functional, comfy, straight-edged, spare, uncluttered, unfussy, architecturally clean
Women: Pretty, light, floral, curved lines, displays of collections, architecturally detailed
Colors
Men: Muted, tan, brown, earth tones, gray, silver, dark colors, black
Women: Brighter, floral colors, soft pastels, tea-stained, whites
Fabrics
Men: Leathers, plain colors, stripes, plaids, nubby textures, sturdy weaves
Women: Beautiful patterns and designs, florals, silks, chintz, smooth, shiny, soft, color coordinated
Upholstered Furniture
Men: Comfortable, simple designs, larger scale, plain and leather upholstery, straighter lines, substantial, few or no extra pillows Women: Curved backs, rolled arms, delicate lines, details such as skirts, cording, and lots of soft pillows
Sofas
Men often prefer large scale, comfortable seating, in dark leather upholstery
Women often prefer lighter colored upholstery, curved shapes, and details like skirts, cording, and extra pillows
Wood Furniture
Men: Straight lines, sturdy, heavy weight, simple designs, dark woods, metal, substantial
Women: Curved lines, lighter weight, embellishments, lighter woods, traditional designs, painted furniture, stenciled designs Coffee Tables
Men often like very sturdy tables in dark woods or metal, straight lines, with room to spread out
Women often like more delicate, curved lines and the airy feeling of glass, also wicker, antiques, and interesting details
Style
Men: Mission Furniture, contemporary, functional pieces in plain “no style” designs, “recliner” casual
Women: Elegant, traditional, garden looks, country, French, English, Italian, California casual
Accessories
Men: One of two looks — either minimal with a few substantial pieces or cluttered with memorabilia or masculine collections; textural, unfussy, straightforward
Women: Detailed, arrangements, florals (silks, fresh, plants), treasured collections displayed with care, themed rooms with coordinating elements
Solutions to furniture disagreements: Find common ground, Merge your “likes”, Divide and Conquer, Hire a mediator, and Craig’s personal input “get man goggles” and you will never notice the “Venus” elements inside the home.
