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Moving in After the Wedding: Designing a Lounge Space That Truly Reflects Your Combined Personality
Designing a lounge space is about creating a living, breathing space that tells your combined story through every cushion, texture, and carefully chosen piece.
When you get it right, your lounge transforms into your shared personal retreat, that perfect spot where you might lose yourselves in a novel together on Sunday morning, decompress after a demanding workday, or gather friends for wine and conversation on a Friday night.
So in this guide, as part of our post-wedding tips for living together as a married couple, we’ll explore some tips for planning your lounge space, maybe with a contemporary chaise lounge corner — or full lounge space — that not only looks beautiful but also reflects your unique shared style, with concrete steps and design insight.
Understanding the Essence of a Lounge Space
A lounge space is a well-designed lounge area that becomes a destination within your home — a spot for reading, reflection, quiet conversation, or even an afternoon nap. Photo by roomservice360.com
First, let’s clarify what we mean by a “lounge space”. It’s a well-designed lounge area that becomes a destination within your new joint home — a spot for reading, reflection, quiet conversation, or even an afternoon nap.
Central to many lounge designs is the chaise or chaise-style seating, offering both repose and language of form. RoomService360’s collection of modern chaise lounges is designed with both function and form in mind, resulting in modern options that provide an inviting yet sculptural place to relax.
These pieces can serve as both a focal point and a functional anchor. But selecting a statement seat is just the start. Thoughtful planning, layering, and intentional details will help you infuse the space with your personalities as a newly merged household.
Steps That Help You Choose a Lounge Space That Reflects Your Personality
Step 1: Define Your Intent & Mood (Together)
Before shopping or rearranging, ask yourselves as a couple:
- What do we want to do here? Will this be a reading nook, a TV-alternative retreat, or a conversation corner?
- What mood do we want? Cozy, airy, dramatic, minimal, boho?
- How much time and maintenance can we commit? (Upholstery, fabrics, wear and tear.)
Answering these questions will guide your decisions around scale, materials, lighting, and accessories. This is your first major compromise on decor!
For instance, if one of you favors relaxed, minimal décor, and the other leans toward eclectic or bold, layering textures, patterns, and contrast will help your personal signature emerge while keeping the main furniture neutral.
Step 2: Choose the Right Seating (Especially the Chaise)
A lounge space often centers around one or more signature seating elements. A chaise lounge can be the hero piece, offering both form and function. When selecting one, pay attention to the following:
- Scale. Ensure it fits the room without overwhelming it.
- Silhouette, curved or angular. Choose based on whether you both want softness or a sculptural edge.
- Customization. Many modern lounges are available in convertible, mobile, armless, or double versions.
- Upholstery & durability. Select fabrics or leathers that match your new shared lifestyle. Velvet and linen offer character, while microfiber or leather may resist more wear.
Once your chaise is set, build the rest of the lounge space around it.
Step 3: Plan Layout & Placement
A brilliant chaise in a poor location loses its charm. Here are key layout principles:
- Traffic flow. Leave enough space to move around. Don’t block doorways or pathways.
- Focal alignment. Position the chaise so that it relates to windows, fireplaces, or views.
- Flexibility. If your space is multipurpose, opt for chaise models with wheels or swivel bases so you can reconfigure easily.
Placing a chaise near a window or wall can help define its purpose, either as a reading spot or a restful corner.
Placing a chaise near a window or wall can help define its purpose. Photo by roomservice360.com
By experimenting with angles, distance from walls, and complementary furniture, you’ll discover the balance that supports both movement and visual interest.
Step 4: Layer with Supporting Pieces
After you’ve placed the chaise, build around it with supporting pieces that make the space usable and inviting.
A small side table offers a surface for a book or drink; a floor or wall lamp brings cozy lighting; rugs, throws, and cushions layer in texture and personality.
Art, mirrors, or plants nearby will further define the lounge without stealing attention from your main seating.
Step 5: Inject Personality: The Finishing Touches
Then comes the stage of personalizing your lounge. Bring in elements that speak about the two of you — favorite books, meaningful mementos, artwork, plants, or a scented candle.
Rotate or refresh accent pillows or throws over time so the space stays dynamic. Your collective personal touch is what transforms the lounge from a showroom into your retreat.
Step 6: Test, Tweak & Live in It
A finalized layout often emerges over time. After setting things up:
- Sit and live in the space for a few days.
- Notice shadows, glare, or awkward traffic.
- Adjust pillows, lighting, or table positions based on actual use.
- Don’t hesitate to shift elements — sometimes the most charming layout is the one you discover over time.
A lounge space that reflects your personality arises from a balance of intention and experimentation. Choose a beautiful, well-scaled lounge, plan a thoughtful layout, layer supporting pieces, include touches that resonate with you, and the result will feel deeply personal.
With the right execution, your relaxation zone turns from a nook to a living canvas of your relationship, demonstrating the best of comfort and glam in cohesive form.
Finally, watch this lovely video with tips on designing a cozy living room:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What’s the best way for us to merge two different decorating styles?
Start by agreeing on a neutral base for the largest items (sofa, chaise, walls). Then, incorporate each person’s style through smaller, easily changeable items like throws, pillows, and artwork. This allows both personalities to shine without clashing dramatically. For example, choose a sleek gray chaise and complement it with one partner’s favorite bold-colored pillows and the other partner’s minimalist metal side table.
2. Is a lounge practical for a small apartment or a couple?
Absolutely. A single, well-placed chaise can provide the comfort of a sofa without the bulk, making a room feel less crowded. Look for armless or narrow-profile modern lounges. They offer a luxurious reclining spot for one person and often serve as comfortable overflow seating for a second person when entertaining.
3. Should we buy a double chaise lounge?
If your primary goal is to cuddle or lounge side-by-side, a double or extra-wide chaise is a fantastic investment. However, ensure your room can accommodate the width. If space is limited, consider two smaller, matching chaises facing each other for a chic, conversational layout that still provides dedicated relaxation space.
4. How do we keep the lounge space feeling personal and not like a showroom?
The key is to avoid matching everything. Mix different lighting sources (a floor lamp, a table lamp, and an overhead light), layer in personal mementos that tell your story (photos, unique souvenir objects), and choose pillows with different but complementary textures or patterns. This creates depth and reflects a life lived, not just a set purchased.
