It might be difficult for some brides to consider the many details that go into a wedding. But beyond the pomp and circumstance of the big day, it’s important to think ahead to mergers — not the corporate kind, but the merging of styles and décor to set up a home the bride and groom will both love.

Forget Venus and Mars. Men come from Venus and Mars, and women are from the planet that specializes in mismatched floor coverings and furniture. The best way to decorate a first home together is with furniture and accessories that are close and dear to the bride and groom.

But if a bride-to-be can’t live with her fiancé’s 1970s thrift store coffee table and orange bean bag chair, chances are he won’t be thrilled with her antique oak hope chest and ornately carved sleigh bed. These two seemingly conflicting ideas can they co-exist once the couple crosses the threshold?

Designer Home collections make it easier than ever to meld female and male sensibilities in home décor by offering products to suit a variety of styles. All bedding, furniture, fabrics and area rugs can be used in both traditional and modern settings. Florals and neutrals can be combined in this setting, while tactile fabrics bring out the style and add color. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms can all be decorated in style, no matter what room the couple chooses. Check out the Liz Claiborne home collection for the most current in designer styles. www.jcpenney.com www.qvc.com.

* Setting the tone. Select a color scheme and arrange furniture and accessories creatively around it. To meld her love for soft fabrics with his love of earth tones (e.g., comforters), find a neutral ground. A mélange of colors and fabrics — on everything from comforters to window valances — will inspire looks ideal for both Mr. and Mrs.

* Splish, splash. You can create a calm, understated look for your husband in the bathroom, but you can add color accessories to suit the lively outlook of a bride-to be. Bold shower curtains and vanity items add personality and freshness.

* Boudoir basics. A fresh set of bedding can help you welcome in your new home. You have the choice of a variety of styles, colors and designs that can be dressed up for an elegant look or left plain for a timeless look. Guests of the wedding can make the space more cozy by adding pillows, coverlets, and throws to their love nest.

* Staples of style. He may prefer a modern look, but she might still like a vintage feel. There are many furniture options available in leather, fine fabric, hardwood, and even wicker that can easily blend both styles.

* Merging moods. She is a homebody. He enjoys picnics and beaches. Couples can bring the outside into their bedrooms and living spaces by using bedding and furniture that brings in the outdoors. You can mix and match a table or chair from one collection with another to give your room an eclectic look.

Mergers, just like corporate mergers, can be either smooth or frustrating. If you consider the shared sensibilities of the bride-groom, instead of just their differences, a merger that creates a first home together can have many fringe benefits.