Need a little help figuring out what style suits you best? Answer our 10-question quiz then click off for the results!
1.) Your favorite colors are:
A) Greens, blues, soft yellows and neutrals.
B) Deep, rich hues like burnished gold, wine red and cobalt blue.
C) My favorites change all the time.
D) Neutrals are nice but sometimes I need a pop of bold color to set them off.
2.) If you could replace all of your flooring, you would choose:
A) hardwood with needlepoint or hooked rugs or jute and sisal coverings
B) stone or marble with Oriental rugs
C) a little bit of everything--tile in the kitchen, hardwood in the bedroom and living areas, colorful linoleum for the kids' rooms
D) acid-etched concrete, rugs with artful, geometric designs and materials like cork and bamboo
3.) You consider the best-dressed window to have:
A) simple panels and sheers, maybe with embroidery or beading
B) pinch-pleated draperies with wood rings and a traditional rod
C) Roman shades in natural materials
D) nothing--the windows and view are pretty enough
4.) Your favorite accessories are:
A) a combination of family keepsakes, framed botanicals and lots of candles
B) wrought-iron candlesticks, burnished metal mirror frames and pillows trimmed with opulent fringe
C) flea-market finds and garage-sale objects you've transformed into something else
D) striking art pieces--anything that features an interesting shape or material
5.) Your favorite fabrics for upholstery and window treatments are:
A) machine-washable cotton slipcovers featuring florals, stripes or checks and embroidered linen with a pinch of chintz
B) toile, leather, brocade, damask, tapestry and paisley
C) chenille, denim and velvet
D) Ultrasuede, silk and sheers
6.) If you could furnish your home from one store, it would be:
A) Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell
B) Pottery Barn
C) the local vintage furniture store
D) Crate & Barrel
7.) Your bedroom walls are:
A) painted and stenciled in light pastel shades
B) a dark color with a textured finish
C) a neutral color with a glaze treatment
D) white, light gray or light tan
8.) You like furnishings that are:
A) casual pieces in either their natural finish or painted white
B) large-scale, antique dark wood pieces with interesting iron accents and carved ornamentation
C) a mixture of many styles
D) straight-lined pieces in light wood finishes and tables with acrylic or glass tops and metal legs
9.) The outfit in your closet you reach for the most is:
A) a white linen shirt and khakis
B) a sweater set with tailored pants
C) jeans and a funky embroidered shirt
D) white or tan tee with black pants
10.) Your ideal vacation would take you to:
A) a cottage at the beach or a cabin in the mountains
B) the hills of Tuscany or Provence
C) all the flea markets in Paris
D) the finest hotel in New York City or London for a week-long shopping spree
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