What's your style?

What’s Your Style Quiz

1.      Your favorite type of party is:

a.       An informal backyard barbecue

b.      A trendy cocktail party

c.       An elegant dinner party

2.  Which type of chair suits you?

a.   Overstuffed chair

b.   Leather chair

c.   Upholstered wing chair

3.  Which piece of art would you have in your living room?

           a.   Collectible figurines

           b.   Abstract Sculpture

           c.   Oil painting

4.  Your dream master bedroom would have:

a.       Set of old shutters or a door for a headboard

b.      Sleek, metal headboard

c.       A 4-poster bed

5.   Your bedding would be:

a.       Handmade quilt

b.      Duvet cover with down insert

c.       Bedspread with matching shams and dust ruffle

6.  Your living room lamp would be:

a.       Made from a found object like a jar or birdcage

b.      A metal floor lamp

c.       Made of cut crystal

7.  Your area rug would be:

a.       Braided

b.      Sisal

c.       Oriental

8.  Your favorite accessories would be:

a.       Family photos and maybe some old jelly jars

b.      Art books, an abstract painting

c.       Crystal candlesticks, matching roman style urns

9.  For window treatments, you like:

           a.  Tab top draperies on a wooden rod

           b.  Wood blinds

           c.  Swags and cascades

10. You prefer your wood finish to be:

a.       Distressed or painted

b.      Light

c.       Dark

Count and write down the number of A, B and C answers.

If you answered mostly:

A your style is Casual

B your style is Contemporary

C your style is Traditional

            If your answers were mixed, your style is eclectic.

Casual collections vary but are united by common elements such as muted colors, mid-tone wood, painted finishes and vintage fabrics.  The theme is homespun with florals, checks, calicoes and stripes.  A homey touch is achieved with hand-made accessories, pottery and baskets. 

Contemporary collections run the gamut from strict Bauhaus minimalism to elegant Art Deco.  Lines can be hard-edged or gently curving; finishes are in all tones and tend to be smooth and refined.

Traditional collections tend to be symmetrical and formal.  Traditional furnishings can add elegance to an environment that has a more casual feel.  In this genre wood tones are generally dark, think cherry and mahogany, although the style is expanding to include lighter tones which resemble parchment.  Fabrics are typically heavier and consist of chintz, jacquard, damask and brocade.  Rich brown leather is a traditional classic.

Eclectic collections are sometimes daring and often unexpected with a combination of elements from different cultures, time periods and style categories.  Each group projects a distinctive character.  When done well, eclectic design is decidedly not just a hodge podge or random items.  Furnishings are chosen with intention and attention to unifying design elements such as color, line, texture, mass and form.  The use of collectibles, no matter what the variety, is a common thread.