subject: Quick Quiz - What Is Your Design Personality [print this page] Have you ever given much thought to what your personal design personality is?
If you are considering a remodeling project of any kind right now is the time to find out, so you can incorporate that personality into your new space so you really enjoy spending time in.
Most contractors, architects and interior designers agree there are four basic style types that homeowners fit into Casual, Contemporary, Traditional and Eclectic. Which are you? Take this quick quiz to help you find out.
What Is Your Design Personality?
Which of the following design ideas appeal to you the most?
1. Soft, comfortable looks, something along the lines of shabby chic.
2. Bold geometric shapes and crisp clean lines
3. Old world, Victorian and ornate
4. A mix of styles in a single space.
Imagine you are out shopping for new living room furniture.
Which of the following are you more likely to gravitate towards?
1. Overstuffed sofas and armchairs and end tables with crackled or distressed finishes
2. Architectural chairs like the Barcelona, light wood end tables
3. Leather sofas and cherry wood tables
4. Saucer chairs, beanbags and stackable shelving
If you were to remodel your bedroom how would you accessorize it?
1. With anything that will make the room feel more inviting and cozy. Big floral vases, lots of interesting knick knacks
2. A few carefully placed pieces of MOMA inspired artwork placed strategically around the room
3. All of the little statuettes and plates that your Grandma left you
4. Random objects you found at a yard sale that took your fancy
Where do you tend to shop for home furnishings?
1. Department stores and occasionally craft fairs
2. Online or at IKEA
3. Custom furniture or antique stores
4. All of the above, plus regular visits to the flea market.
How did you score? If you choose mostly 1 then it seems that you gravitate towards an easy, causal style. If most of your answers were 2 then you prefer the contemporary, modern look. Mainly 3s puts you in the traditional category and those who mainly answered 4 are definitely a little eclectic.
If you want, please post your results in the comments below.
