What's Your Mid-Century Style?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of these colors would you want to see on your walls?

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- A.
  
  White, light greens and blues
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  Yellow, Red, Oranges
- D.
  
  All shiny and metallic
- E.
  
  Is wood a color?
- F.
  
  Darker tones of blue, green, amber
- G.
  
  Pastel Colors
2.
Where would you most want to live?

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- A.
  
  In a bustling city loft
- B.
  
  Near the ocean
- C.
  
  One with nature with beautiful views
- D.
  
  New development with big yard
- E.
  
  In an older neighborhood with some history
3.
Which best describes your bedroom dresser?
- A.
  
  It's a new piece that just hit the showroom floor
- B.
  
  I had it custom made to fit the room
- C.
  
  A simple white dresser
- D.
  
  An antique piece, that I restored to its full glory
4.
What would you prefer to hang on your living room walls?

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- A.
  
  Anything and everything, I love art!
- B.
  
  A simple, medium-size abstract painting in a classy frame
- C.
  
  I prefer natural things, like found branches and driftwood
- D.
  
  Lots of family portraits
- E.
  
  Colorful wallpaper with fun artwork
5.
What’s your favorite kind of restaurant?

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- A.
  
  A fine dining restaurant
- B.
  
  I like to try something new
- C.
  
  Anything raw
- D.
  
  How about dessert first?
- E.
  
  Love coffee! So a coffee shop?
- F.
  
  A retro dinner
6.
What kind of flowers do you prefer?

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- A.
  
  Sunflowers
- B.
  
  I like them on a picture, not so much in my home
- C.
  
  Palm fronds
- D.
  
  Succulents
- E.
  
  Lilly's or anything white
- F.
  
  I want to be surrounded by trees, but not have many inside
7.
Pick an architectural feature for your home

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- A.
  
  A fireplace
- B.
  
  Floor to ceiling windows
- C.
  
  Exposed wood beams
- D.
  
  Wainscotting
- E.
  
  A wrap around porch
- F.
  
  A big library with books and mementos
- G.
  
  A brick wall

Quiz Outcomes

1.

Mid-Century Coastal

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You like casual, comfortable and easy decor in your home. An open floor plan with all the natural light is one of your favorite features. Everything in your home is perfectly balanced to allow for the most laid back atmosphere with light and breezy decor. Key Features: Easy Clean FabricsClutter-Free SurfacesStripesEarth TonesNatural Light Materials/ Finishes: White Washed WoodNatural Materials Rattan, Wicker and SeagrassSisal or Thin Woven RugsSheer CurtainsColors: White BaseBlues, Greens, and Grays
2.

Classic Mid-century Modern

You love simple forms, clean lines, natural materials and anything Eames, Knoll, Saarinen or Noguchi. You’re outgoing, and you love cocktail parties and dressing up. A look originating in the '50s and '60s and epitomized by the Rat-Pack days in Palm Springs. Scandinavian designers and architects were very influential at this time, with a style characterized by simplicity, functionality and natural shapes. Architecture shows off its minimalist design with walls of glass. Pops of deep colors such as orange, yellow, olive green and chocolate brown add to decor. An updated version of this look is found at stores like Jonathan Adler, marked by fun, colorful and quirky furnishings. Key Features: Minimalist Style Clean Architectural Lines Big relationship to nature and usually one story buildings Open Space Materials/ Finishes: Wood Colors: Orange and brown Rust Teal, Green, eartier hued colors
3.

Mid-Century Industrial

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You avoid the big-box furniture stores and head straight to the salvage yard. You love vintage pieces and simple engineering, like cinder block shelves and repurposed commercial kitchen tables. You like raw materials that can bear a lot of weight. You are strong minded and love getting your hands dirty. Often seen in loft apartments and restaurants, the industrial design style is known for exposing building elements that are usually hidden, such as pipes, duct work and brick walls. Industrial-style spaces typically feature open floor plans, large windows, neutral color palettes and furniture made from rustic wood, metal and leather. Key Features: Exposed building features Open Floor Plan Large Windows Materials/Finishes: Metal Leather Colors: Black Browns Darker Earthy Tones
4.

Mid-Century Contemporary

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Contemporary design often has clean, sleek lines and is marked by solid colors, predominantly muted neutrals or bold punches of color in furniture and accessories. Furniture is sleek, lower to the ground and often has metal frames or straight legs with an emphasis on basic shapes and forms. Graphic elements in artwork or as accents work well with this look. Contemporary also loves to be innovative in terms of technology, and it is always fun to have that new home invention installed in your home. Key Features: New innovative technology Minimalist Style Clean Architectural Lines Open Space Materials/Finishes: Glass Metals Colors: Black, white and grey
5.

Mid-Century Art Deco

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You want your space to be playful, colorful with a strong sense of geometry. Art Deco is still refined, clean, but plays on symmetry. The style has spunk and personality that you would love to add to your space. Key Features: Reflective surfaces Strong geometry Play with color Curved and Round shapes Materials/ Finishes: Reflective surfaces Suede Colors: Pastel Colors: Turquoise, Amber, Pinks etc. Golds Blacks

What's Your Mid-Century Style?

Do you love Mid-Century Modern? Fun Fact! Mid-century modern is not actually a style. It’s a collection of designs built from roughly 1940s to 1970s. So let&#x27;s find out what flare of this style fits you!

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes

Do you love Mid-Century Modern? Fun Fact! Mid-century modern is not actually a style. It’s a collection of designs built from roughly 1940s to 1970s. So let's find out what flare of this style fits you!