What's your DESIGN STYLE?

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How do you want your home to feel?
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  Luxurious... I'm talking faux fur pillows and gold hardware!
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  Streamlined. Like everything has a place and function. No clutter for me!
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  Exciting. I want visitors to feel like my décor has a story...
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  Cool... A mix of contemporary and retro pieces to keep things interesting.
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  Cozy and welcoming. Come on it and stay for a while!
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  Rustic. I want my visitors to enjoy the surrounding country.
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  Airy...Light and bright like the breezes
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Sounds good! Now, which bedroom makes you swoon?
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  Minimalist with a few eye-catching accents!
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  Timeless shapes with updated finishes
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  Classic never goes out of style
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  Chic and glamorous is where it's at!
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  Sleek and simple but make it functional
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  Nature-inspired lulls me to sleep
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  Natural textures tell a story of their own
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  Keep things neutral and simple
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  I am surrounded by all of my favorite things
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Okay, let's pick some accents for your coffee table...
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  A retro tray, up-cycled candle holder, and eye-catching books.
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  A bouquet, a couple of magazines, the latest Vogue, and my coffee... Obviously.
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  A bowl for my keys and a couple books I'm ACTUALLY reading...
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  Some candles and a sculptural piece of driftwood
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  A snake plant and a copy of Eames
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  An oversized bouquet of flowers, some pretty books, and a fun curiosity
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  Nothing. Who wants to look at clutter?
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In what city do you dream of living?
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  Stockholm
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  Milan
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  New York City
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  South of France
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  Nantucket
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  Charleston
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  Palm Springs
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  I don't want to live in a city
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Pick your favorite material
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  Marble
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  Reclaimed Wood
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  Brass
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  Velvet
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  Linen
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  Leather
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  Crystal
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  Chrome
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What are you most likely to have on your bookshelf?
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  Just books, of course. Keep it clutter-free!
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  A teak serving tray
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  A unique white vase with nothing in it. It looks good all on its own.
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  A pair of amazing brass bookends
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  A wooden bowl with found seashells
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  Framed family photos or works of art
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  A collection of antique spectacles because they're just cool!
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  Bits and bobs from my travels and family heirlooms
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  Some flowers that I picked two weeks ago and have dried nicely in a mason jar
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You'd move into this movie set if you could:
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  The red-brick Winnetka Georgian immortalized in "Home Alone" with the gorgeous foyer staircase.
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  The "Beaches" cottage with its cedar shake siding and views of the ocean.
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  Rosehill Cottage from "The Holiday" nestled in the countryside.
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  Cameron's house from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", complete with Ferrari, of course.
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  I'd move in with the Brady Bunch in a heartbeat. Their style is so groovy.
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  Carrie Bradshaw's is a style and decorating guru
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Your dream kitchen looks like...
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You've got great style! Now, choose a seat!
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Last question! Which art piece would you purchase?
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  Oversized and neutral
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  Classic is where its at
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  Audrey Hepburn reigns supreme
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  Don't make me pick just one!
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  My antique plate collection counts, doesn't it?
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  These are just like the ones I found last summer
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  I love anything botanical

Quiz Outcomes

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Your interior design style is... Contemporary
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Your style is all about simplicity! You've mastered the art of fuss-free ease — faux fur pillows and floral throws just aren't your thing. You prefer neutral materials, earthy tones, and streamlined silhouettes...For you, everything should serve a purpose. You’d pass up a decorative wall-hanging for a utilitarian coat rack in a heartbeat. And knick-knacks have no place in your home.Spaces tend to be more open and cleaner, where accessories aren’t collected, but intentional. Straight lines are king in contemporary design, but they are often broken up just a bit with round, geometric shapes just for a bit of contrast.Characteristics of ContemporaryOversized artworkAn overall more masculine stylingCool finishes like chrome, steel & glassNeutral color palleteLow and sleek furnishings“The best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them." — David HicksLooking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...
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Your interior design style is... Eclectic
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Your style is just as unique as you! An Eclectic style of decorating is just as it sounds – a little bit of this mixed with a little bit of that to create a look that is uniquely you! It’s a curated look that doesn’t reflect one particular style, but a mix that grows and evolves over time as your tastes change. Done carefully and with intent, you can create a style all of your own; however, done without planning, the mismatch of items can look chaotic and cluttered, so it’s important to know both HOW and WHAT to mix and match. So how do you make an Electic style "work"?The key to an Eclectic style is not to look for things that match, but rather, things that go together. This means that you can utilize dissimilar objects {in fact, contrasting objects work great} so long they all have at least one thing in common, whether it’s their coloring, scale, finish, size, shape, etc. This is really an important element of an Eclectic style – everything has at least one thing in common with something else in the room!Why don't all Electic rooms look the same?One tricky thing about describing your style as Eclectic, though, is that because it is so individualized, there’s no way for someone to get a clear image in their mind as to your style. You could primarily mix Traditional with Contemporary, or Modern with Industrial, and while both would be called Eclectic, they would have a very different look!Want some tips for Mixing & Matching to create a cohesive, Eclectic look?Mix It Up: Metal FinishesA Guide to Mixing and Matching Furniture10 Tips for Mixing Patterns Like a MasterLooking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...
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Your interior design style is... Glam
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You like a little (or a lot) of opulence. Glamour is basically your middle name. You’re drawn to old Hollywood décor: velvet upholstery, plush pillows, and glittering statement lamps — yes, please!Modern Glam is an updated version of Hollywood Regency, so the two are closely related. This style of decorating tends to be very dramatic and glamorous, with bold statement pieces and lots of shine, whether it be from mirrors, crystal embellishments, or lacquered furniture pieces. Upholstered items are very generous and luxe, such as velvet, satin, or leather. The colors used in a Hollywood Regency style are high-contrast and bold, but usually limited to a single accent color so that the look remains very refined. Mirrors, mirrors, everywhere! Mirrored furniture plays a big part in the design of the rooms, but one mirrored surface is never enough! Several mirrors {or mirrored surfaces} might be mixed together, particularly mirrors that have a mirrored frame! The brighter it shines, the better!Furniture lines are a mix of curved and linear to create a mix of femininity and masculinity in the room. Pieces typically reflect a lot of details, but they are done in a more delicate and intricate way so that the pieces remain looking small in scale. While there will be more accessories than will be found in a Modern room, they won’t look overly busy and usually won’t constitute a collection, as is often the case in a Traditional room.Characteristics of GlamPlenty of blingJewel-toned accentsBrass and/or crystal chandeliersLucite and brass accent furnishingsLuxurious fabricsA overall feminine stylingLooking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home... ...
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Your interior design style is... Mid-Century
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You know how to make the past feel present. You love retro vibes: bar carts and chaises lounges. But you mix them with contemporary pieces, which gives them a new, exciting flavor...Your style is sleek and masculine and completely iconic! Furniture is functional and sculptural at the same time. Geometric patterns and pops of bright colors bring attitude and interest to your home.Characteristics of Mid-Century ModernBar cartsTeak furniture with tapered legsLow profile sofas and dressersChrome and brass accentsLooking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...
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Your decorating style is...Traditional
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A traditional style of decorating is defined by classic, timeless pieces. The furnishing will be intricate but not fussy, so think turned legs, carved details, and lots of millwork. The wood tones are typically darker and the metal finishes lean toward warmer, such as gold, brass, and copper. Furniture and decor choices tend to lean toward things that emphasize curves, so you won’t see a lot of clean, straight lines in a traditional room.Another tell for traditional stye? Predictability and symmetry! Traditional style of decorating uses a lot of formal, conversational furniture groupings and items placed in a very symmetrical manner, whether it’s two wingback chairs flanking a sofa or a pair of candle holders evenly placed on a mantle.While neutrals are a favorite in traditional style of decorating, so are rich colors and patterns, but they tend to be dramatics, as opposed to bold.What are some key indicators of Traditional style?Wingback chairsOil paintingsCrystal chandeliersPersian rugsWalls dripping in millworkDid you know there's an Old Traditonal and a New Traditional?New Traditional is a modern take on the old. New Traditional tends to be not quite as fussy in its detailing and the wood tones are a bit lighter. New Traditional switches out things like Persian rugs for sisal or animal hide. Feel free to mix and match furniture and metallic finishes!Looking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...
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Your decorating style is....Coastal Chic
Your home is an interpretation of the beach itself and has an open, airy feel. The vibe is relaxed and casual where elements of the sand, sky, and surf all collide in a beautifully neutral palette with punctuations of blue.Coastal Chic is a decorating style, which is quite different than a Nautical theme, although the two are often confused. It is an interpretation of the coast, not a literal translation.Characteristics of Coastal ChicNeutral furnishingsCasual fabrics like cotton and linenPops of blue or green in accent piecesLight wood reminiscent of driftwoodSisal or wood flooringLooking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...
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Your decorating style is...Minimalist
Sometimes less is more, right?! You cherish simplicity and open space and only collect things that are both beautiful and functional.Your home has a monochromatic look with sleek lines and cool finishes. Only the bare essentials are included.To keep your Minimalist home from looking too stark, bring in varying shades of your monochromatic palette and don't forget to use a wood accents and textiles.Characteristics of MinimalistWhite walls and surfacesSleek and simple furnishingsFloating shelvesChrome or black metallic finishesLooking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...
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Your decorating style is...Rustic
Your home is casual with a welcoming feeling wrapped in nature. Your love of distressed wood is a hallmark of your home and stands out beautifully on in your neutral color palette!Rustic doesn't mean you live in a log cabin or even in the countryside. In fact, Rustic can encompass a few styles, including Farmhouse, Tuscan, or even Coastal Chic.Rustic style is all about texture, texture, and more texture. Fabrics are natural like sisal, linen, cotton, canvas and leather. Wood finishes often show their grain and can be a bit beat up. After all, no one and nothing is perfect, so why pretend?Characteristics of RusticStone and brickFurnishings with a beautiful patinaSlipcovers made from vintage linenAnimal hide accent rugsOld books on display Looking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...
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Your decorating style is...Transitional
If you mix Traditional with Contemporary, you get Transitional. And this is where you thrive. You love classic lines and neutral colors combined in a timeless way that continues to evolve.Transitional takes the classic lines and comfort of Traditional styling, but eliminates some of the ornate detailing and fuss. Like Contemporary design, less is more when it comes to accessories."Embracing a timeless aesthetic, transitional style celebrates natural light and a relaxed feel with smooth, blending details that create warm yet modern [interiors]. If you think your style is somewhere between traditional and modern, consider transitional style for a warm but up-to-date look." Chair of the ASID National Board, designer Kerrie KellyCharacteristics of TransitionalTonal and textural fabricsCurved furnishings with laquered finishesA mix of masculine and feminine designLarge pattern textiles such as chevronA mix of cool and warm finishesLooking for a little extra guidance? Check out these resources...1. Read this article where I list out my BEST decorating advice no matter your style. 2. Check out this piece where I break down some of the easily avoidable mistakes people make when decorating.3. Sign up for more tips! Get the FREE email series, Decorating Made Easy: 5 Tips You Should Know, and join the 10,000 subscribers who already receive the weekly decorating articlesP.S. Don’t forget to check your email! I’ll be in there with more tips to transform your home...

What's your DESIGN STYLE?

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