Do You Know Your Design Style? Take this Quiz to Find Out!
For some, finding your design style is easy peasy!
For others, it can be really difficult to decide between all the gorgeous trends out there nowadays. (It’s okay to like more than one.) But before you begin decorating a space in your home, it’s important to develop your design style. This will ensure that over the long run, you’ll love the space you’ve created and all the decor items in it.
1. Farmhouse design
Farmhouse: a house attached to a farm, especially the main house in which the farmer lives.
If you like decorating in a modern farmhouse style, you enjoy cozy, warm and inviting spaces and decor with character and charm. A modern farmhouse will consist of old and new elements with rich textures. This may include salvaged wood furniture, handmade pottery, or barn-style lighting – just to name a few.
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1. Spartansburg 1-Light Barn Light
2. Hearth & Hand Recycled Glass Vase
3. Lyster Armchair
4. Bell Pitcher, Natural/White
5. Gertrude Solid Wood Dining Table
2. Coastal theme
Coastal: of or near the coast/ocean.
If you like decorating your home with coastal elements, you enjoy color schemes and textures that remind you of the ocean. A coastal home will consist of bright and airy spaces that have a freshness to them. This may include wicker, seashells, shades of blue and sunshine, or hanging chairs to connote fresh, seaside breezes.
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3. Traditional decor
Traditional: existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.
If you like decorating your home with traditional elements, you enjoy furniture pieces and patterns that are tried and true. A traditional home can consist of many colors depending on the homeowner’s preference; however, the pieces themselves will remain timeless and classic. This may consist of common pieces like slipcovered chairs, striped fabrics, and a classic textile rug.
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4. Modern pop
Modern: relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
If you like decorating your home with modern elements, you like clean lines and bold pops of color. A modern home might consist of minimal designs and furniture pieces that leave each space feeling open and clean. This may consist of pieces ranging from Art Deco to Mid-Century depending on preference and almost always contains definitive shapes and lines.
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5. Bohemian style
Bohemian: socially unconventional in an artistic way.
If you like decorating your home with bohemian elements, you enjoy unexpected textiles and playful patterns. A bohemian home will be reminiscent of the 1960’s – 1970’s era and contains spaces that feel freeing and expressive. This may consist of lots of macramé, tasseled pillows, seagrass, patterned couches, or funky decor items like a sunshine mirror.
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6. Global flair
Global: relating to the whole world; worldwide.
If you like decorating your home with global elements, you enjoy an eclectic and gathered space showcasing unique pieces. A global home will have treasures from around the world, rich colors, exotic patterns, and earthy materials. This may consist of hand-carved tables, jewel tone floor cushions, or carved gold accents.
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7. Industrial design
Industrial: relating to or characterized by industry.
If you like decorating your home with industrial elements, you enjoy lofty spaces and an atmosphere reminiscent of a factory building. An Industrial home will have a lot of woods mixed with iron detailing and cement surfaces on the floor or on countertops. This may also include open-concept pipe shelving, iron-framed furniture, and light fixtures.
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8. Shabby chic
Shabby Chic: denoting or relating to furniture or soft furnishings that have a pleasingly old and slightly worn appearance.
If you like decorating your home with a shabby chic style, you enjoy ruffles, French inspired pieces, and cozy elements. A shabby chic home will feel like a cottage boasting vintage finishes and pastel colors. This may consist of a ruffled bedroom set, vintage style mirror, or French upholstered accent chairs.
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9. Rustic comfort
Rustic: relating to the countryside; rural.
If you like decorating your home with rustic elements, you enjoy aesthetics that inspire nature, the simple outdoors, and rugged beauty. A rustic home will feel organic and warm with earth-tone colors. This may consist of cowhide, black and brown finishing, and leather elements such as a couch or pillow.
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What’s your design style?
Let me know in the comments below!
I am farmhouse. That was fun! I don’t go with just one style, if I love something I use it to decorate.
Yay! SO glad you enjoyed the quiz! Thanks for sharing your style with us, Ann!
Farmhouse here too! Fun quiz, but I bet I was all over the place, especially since i liked many of the choices. Would have loved to see percentages for my results.
I liked many of the choices too! Thanks for the feedback!
With the exception of 5, 7, and 9, I had to choose the least ugly of the six choices. I don’t do flowers, I think throw pillows are pointless, and I despise farmhouse sinks.
I like the way modern Japanese looks. In reality, my apartment looks nothing like that. It isn’t decorated in any particular style. It isn’t decorated at all. I prioritize function over appearance.
I like:
•cherry wood floors and cabinets
•upper kitchen cabinets
•plain brushed nickel door knobs, drawer pulls, and faucets
•no massive vent hoods
•kitchen appliances that are both black and stainless
•double brushed nickel kitchen sinks
•gray granite kitchen and bathroom countertops
•undermount bathroom sinks
•bathroom floors with no grout
•no carpet anywhere
•no fireplaces
•no overly large windows
•no ridiculously high ceilings
•no popcorn ceilings
•no textured walls
•flushmount brushed nickel ceiling fans
•stackable white front loading washer and dryer with silver knobs/buttons
•white walls
•white crown moulding and baseboards
•La-Z-boy dark brown leather couch with overstuffed arms, no nail heads, and no exposed stitching
•all furniture along walls
•closed storage with no glass shelves or glass doors
•no built-in storage in any room other than kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room
•no interior or exterior french doors
•front door with only a peephole
•no windows on either side of front door
•cherry blossom/bridge/rock garden/Torii gate artwork
•no smart home anything
•no LED bulbs
•a “dumb” Vizio 55″ flat screen TV with 4 HDMI ports and a center stand instead of those moronic peg legs
Can anyone define my style?
Minimalistic?
I got “Modern.” Right on as my favorite design is mid-century design with minimalism and bold patterns and colors. I was praying I didn’t get something far off like farm-house style. Lol.
My style came back traditional though I do like the mid-century design especially in furniture.
Vintage for sure. I love going to flea markets and finding awesome finds for my home.
Oh! Yes! I love flea markets too! Thanks for the suggestion!
I had trouble viewing the decor aspects for the quiz. Using my Mac they were about an inch square in size. Hard to get a good look to make my choices.
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Coastal! Nailed it! I’m not really a “beach” person but love the relaxed, coastal look. I’ve always wanted to decorate a house in that theme; especially since my son is in the Coast Guard!! Fun quiz; thank!s!
That is so awesome, Tracey! I also love that style so much, thanks for sharing your results with us! Have a great day.
Coastal…how true is this!
I love the Lake Erie..I love any water!
this was so fun…I never really knew that I had a style!
I know! SO neat to find your style! My result was Coastal too!
I got traditional – seems pretty spot on! This was fun.
I am modern for sure….BUT….. I put a little bit of farm house to soften the look. Clear glass and greenery.
I love that, Col! I have been adding some greenery to my home decor style these days too!
I’m a mixture of farmhouse & shabby chic! I love combining them together
That’s a great combination, Samantha!
Mostly farmhouse with a little traditional