Masculine french adjectives philosophy? My boyfriend is set to move in next to me in a...

My boyfriend is set to move in next to me in a few weeks. All my furniture is white, within a french provincial style. I love pastel colours such as adjectives pink, blue and green, but these are quite feminine and he's not too enthusiastic on them. I want my boyfriend to feel comfortable and as if the room is ours, not purely mine, but I want to be able to hold the french style that I love.

Any ideas? We're also on a bit of a budget so anything simple that i could do myself would be appreciated aswell.
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Answers:    You could try using buffalo checks (large blocks) contained by tans or dark browns beside creams to make the look for a while more masculine. Or, you can use blacks and whites. Small checks and toiles work really capably. Figural or landscape toiles are not feminine. It is the ruffles that I devise men shun away from, anything which is froo-froo. Most men prefer blue and the greens work really well also.

If you want to move to Burgundy's with greens, that could be an chance. Think of vineyards. Instead of blond pink, use deeper reds with some golds and greens.

Some pretty chandeliers could be an well-dressed, casual aspect also.

Try to get some slipcover's for your chairs within a pattern and color that he like. Ask him what he dislikes and what his favorite colors are. Your French style is very popular right immediately and he is moving in beside you, right? Maybe he can pay for slipcovers for your sofa and dining chairs?

Your palette sounds vastly beautiful. Here is a slipcover site and another great site for French styles.

http://www.surefit.com
http://ballarddesigns.com
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If possible set one small room aside to suit his style. It is YOUR place for immediately, till he sets a firm hold it should remain so. You styled the place, You should have the final read aloud. You are not moving into his place.