1. What would you rather do on vacation?
a. Ride the range on a dude ranch.
b. Tour historic Charleston
c. Visit a spa for a week and be pampered
d. Drink pina coladas on the beach
2. Take a look in your closet and pick out your favorite things. Which do they include?
a. Tennis shoes, jeans and a flannel shirt
b. A classic button-down collar shirt, neatly pressed, of course!
c. Anything with a logo that makes a statement
d. A mix of things – whatever I’m in the mood for
3. What is your idea of good food?
a. Grilling outside and having apple pie for dessert!
b. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings
c. Fondue and a nice bottle of Chardonnay
d. A smorgasbord – I like choices!
4. If you were an animal, what would you be?
a. A galloping horse with a long flowing mane
b. A well trained collie
c. A sleek leopard
d. A tabby cat with lots of personality
5. Your idea of relaxing is sitting in front of a fireplace that:
a. Has a wood stove insert, a hand hewn mantle and a braided rug in front
b. Is totally brick, has a black screen and brass fire tools with a classic oil painting
over the mantle
c. Has a gas log insert with marble or tile and built-in bookcases on each side
d. Is made of stone and stretches to the ceiling with colorful pillows scattered on
the hearth for seating
6. You prefer a house with:
a. Exposed beams, probably made of pine
b. Dark, rich woods with lots of carving and crown molding
c. Lots of open space, clean lines and skylights. Let the sun shine in!
d. Light colored woods and lots of color
7. Rooms are most appealing to you when:
a. They are decorated with checks, plaids and stencils.
b. Furnishings are carefully matched and everything is color coordinated.
c. There is lots of light and moldings have clean, crisp lines.
d. Lots of fabric varieties are used and your Grandmother’s antique tea table might
just sit adjacent to a white-washed armoire.
8. When you look at your coffee table, you:
a. Can’t resist the temptation to display one more item from the trunk you found
in the attic, even though there’s not much room left.
b. Can’t decide if the antique vase will be “too much” beside the neat stack of
magazines on Country living.
c. See that “less is more”. One carefully selected piece adorns the table.
d. Want to see the things that you enjoy and make you happy, no matter what.
Variety is the spice of life!
9. The focal point for your ideal room is:
a. A handmade quilt hanging above a Shaker style table which displays several
family photos and memorabilia.
b. A nice print hanging above a fireplace with two vases that adorn the mantle.
Everything is symmetrically balanced.
c. An abstract painting or black & white art, something simple but striking.
d. Something very interesting and unusual, perhaps a wire sculpture mixed with
other objects. Asymmetrical balance is often used.
10. The color purple … what do you think?
a. I love grape juice, but decorating with it – I don’t think so. Give me blue!
b. I can’t think of a color I dislike more.
c. Yes! What a great color to accent my neutral color scheme.
d. How exciting – let’s throw some orange in with it.
Now count the number of a's, b's, c's and d's.
Results
If most of your answers were a, then consider yourself country. Lots of blues and reds are used for this look and stencils and wire baskets compliment this style. There are several looks for country and some offer a sophisticated flair.
If most of your answers were b, then you definitely enjoy a traditional style. Lots of detailing on woods and crown moldings are used. Finishes on case goods are dark in most cases. People who enjoy the traditional look enjoy period furniture and history. Symmetrical balance is often seen in traditional styling and window treatments are usually floor length.
If most of your answers were c, then there’s no mistake that you enjoy contemporary styling. Clutter to you is a four-letter word and displaying one single item that makes a statement suits you to a tee. Asymmetrical balance is almost always used when displaying sculpture or unique finds. Sometimes you prefer no window treatments except for privacy and you love a clean, sleek look.
If most of your answers were d or a combination of a, b and c, then you enjoy an eclectic look. You can combine most anything and get by with it because that’s your style! You don’t even hesitate purchasing a great bargain because you know you’ll squeeze it in somewhere! An eclectic look is very interesting and fun.
There are many styles that are sandwiched between Country and Eclectic, such as French Country, Cottage, Neo-Classical, Modern and even Shabby Chic, but whatever your style, together we can create a world that makes you happy!