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We reached out to designer and artist Natalie Papier. She’s the author of Start With the Art, a book about decorating any room on any budget, and she kindly agreed to weigh in on this story for Bored Panda. Read her recommendations on the best ways to commemorate a pet below!
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A man lost his beloved pet and wanted a way to commemorate him with a portrait
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But his girlfriend was against a huge pet potrait hanging in their shared apartment
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Designer Natalie Papier tells Bored Panda it’s important to compromise on the decor of shared spaces
Interior designer Natalie Papier emphasizes that it’s generally hard to find a spot for a huge, sentimental photo in a home. What’s more, getting everyone to agree with it might be even harder. She suggests hanging the portrait in a place where fewer people might see it or include it among other smaller photographs and portraits.
“One recommendation is to consider hanging it in a less public space like your bedroom so it still has a personal place for the piece but doesn’t need to be front and center in your home decor,” she says.
“I also really like including sentimental pieces in a gallery wall format that holds a variety of memories and art that brings you joy. This can be a really [great] way to incorporate pieces that you both resonate with!”
When couples disagree about decorating their shared space, communication is the most important thing. “I like to encourage my clients to discuss amongst themselves first about who feels strongly about what,” Natalie says. “Maybe one party feels incredibly strongly about the couch selection but not necessarily the space’s color palette; comfort over aesthetics, for example.”
When working with her clients, Papier usually has them create a Pinterest board to see what visual design elements each person likes. “It’s a great way to see if you have any overlapping common preferences and/or discuss pre-purchasing things you might not like and why.”
“Better to get that conversation out of the way before you do anything drastic! Makes for a much smoother process for all,” Napier notes. “It’s ok to agree to disagree with each other though, too. Just make you throw each other a bone in the process so everyone is content in the end with the results.”
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