How much input should a husband have in home decoration?

Unless he has no taste whatsoever you should ask him if what you chose is alright.

I like JohnV's answer about letting each of you decorate a room. This is certainly a good compromise. And yes, there should be a compromise. Maybe the one thing nobody has considered yet is that if you were a stay at home wife or mom and really did spent a whole lot more time at home, than your vote should count more. The husband should still have a say, especially since in this scenario he'd be paying for it.

If you want an equal, and honest relationship - you must give him the same rights, which you claim yourself. If you don't compromise here - you're opening up a free passage for him to make a decision, completely selfishly and not respect your input.

How would you feel if he bought a new car that was ridiculous in cost, and inappropriate for the family dynamic? Can he just say "Oh this is a car thing - I get to make all the decisions. When it comes to the house paint - that's your area of expertise."

Careful what you wish for !

Wouldn't you want your husband to feel relaxed and comfortable in his own home? Not to mention every time he looked at the paint color he hated, he would remember you chose that color knowing that he didn't like it.

I've been married for many, many years and my husband and I always make joint decisions. And if one of us is saying no to something, then we don't do it. Knowing that each of us doesn't have to worry about being talked into something or nagged, makes us much more flexible and willing to compromise.

HA!HA!HA! This is too funny!

In my opinion you should both feel comfortable in your home. You both live there, right?!?

Why should the husband or boyfriend have no say in the matter... A home is a haven for all that live within. Think about it... I have to agree with your boyfriend and I'm sure that you will too as soon as you try to see things from his perspective too.

Good Luck to you both!

I agree with your boyfriend - you should try to agree (you could let him think things are his idea). You both have to live with the decor. I make most of the decisions but always consult my husband before we buy anything - he rarely disagrees but will always tell me if he has other ideas.

How would you like it if your boyfriend bought things for you & expected you to "like it or lump it". Relationships are all about compromise (if you go about it the right way he will let you have your own way).

Good God my dear lady! What an outrage!

A woman should be given little or no decisions at all, especially not what way to decorate her husband's house, which he owns and kindly lets her live in!

One is feeling quite faint, this is the most audacious question one has ever come across.

Your boyfriend is right. It is his home to and he should have equal say. My husband and I picked out all the furniture, drapes and linens for the master bedroom and bath together. I picked out the wall art and other finishing touches myself. Even though I spend more time in our home(he's in the Army and deploys alot) I still want him to be happy w/ it too. It's called compromise. If you want your relationship to work you'd better learn to do it.

Compromise is the better way to go. Why should your husband not have a decision about the environment in which he lives? Fair is fair. Women don't have any specil prerogatives in the home decor department.

~ It should be 50/50. It is his home too. Maybe have him pick out things for areas he uses most ( entertainment area, office, whatever ) and let you do the bathrooms, bedroom ....

~ you should be happy he wants to be involved! Make it a fun experience together, go shopping, look at stuff online, watch HGTV and see what stuff you agree on.

~ Would you like it if he didnt take your suggestions? ( Do unto others as you would have done to you.)

* I dont mean to sound bossy, just giving my honest, unbiased opinion:)

Your boyfriends right. If you don't make joint decision based on compromise then why have a relationship. You could just do what ever you want and have a bumper buddy in bed.