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Here are some other generalities about the things each gender may find appealing:

Not all couples are alike, but here are some generalities	Mars: What He Likes	Venus: What She Likes
General Decor	Functional, comfy, straight-edged, spare, uncluttered, unfussy, architecturally clean	Pretty, light, floral, curved lines, displays of collections, architecturally detailed
Colors	Muted, tan, brown, earth tones, gray, silver, dark colors, black	Brighter, floral colors, soft pastels, tea-stained, whites
Fabrics	Leathers, plain colors, stripes, plaids, nubby textures, sturdy weaves	Beautiful patterns and designs, florals, silks, chintz, smooth, shiny, soft, color coordinated
Upholstered Furniture	Comfortable, simple designs, larger scale, plain and leather upholstery, straighter lines, substantial, few or no extra pillows	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 Sofa by Century, photo courtesy of FurnitureGuide.com	Women often prefer lighter colored upholstery, curved shapes, and details like skirts, cording, and extra pillows Sofa by Century, photo courtesy of FurnitureGuide.com
Wood Furniture	Straight lines, sturdy, heavy weight, simple designs, dark woods, metal, substantial	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 Table by Century, photo courtesy of FurnitureGuide.com	Women often like more delicate, curved lines and the airy feeling of glass, also wicker, antiques, and interesting details Table by Century, photo courtesy of FurnitureGuide.com
Style	Mission Furniture, contemporary, functional pieces in plain "no style" designs, "recliner" casual	Elegant, traditional, garden looks, country, French, English, Italian, California casual
Accessories	One of two looks -- either minimal with a few substantial pieces or cluttered with memorabelia or masculine collections; textural, unfussy, straightforward	Detailed, arrangements, florals (silks, fresh, plants), treasured collections displayed with care, themed rooms with coordinating elements