Discover Your Home Aesthetic With a Style Quiz
Initially, I felt compelled to know my decor type when starting a home blog, but the sheer volume of over 24 “official styles” caused confusion.
Understanding that our style evolves as we do is key; there is no correct way to decorate, provided the space reflects you. For instance, a boho macrame piece looks lovely above a farmhouse sink.
To boost your confidence in decorating, I compiled 6 straightforward questions to help you identify and embrace your unique taste.
Six Inquiries to Uncover Your Decor Style
(Remember, mixing elements according to your desires is encouraged!)
Sources: Kristy Wicks | My Vintage Porch
1. What clothing styles do you prefer?
Our wardrobe choices often reflect our interior design preferences.
- If you favor jeans and a casual top, your home might feel relaxed, comfortable, and easygoing.
- Do you gravitate toward glittering, sequined dresses and stilettos? That suggests a glamorous inclination.
Your fashion sense offers significant insight into the environments where you feel most at ease.
Sources: Pottery Barn | Anthropologie
2. If budget were limitless, which stores would you visit for any purchase?
This reveals a major aspect of your personal style.
- Shopping exclusively at Pottery Barn points toward a traditional or farmhouse preference.
- If Anthropologie excites you, you might lean toward eclectic or Bohemian styles.
- A fondness for Ikea suggests an attraction to clean, modern, and streamlined designs.
(For reference, my farmhouse/traditional home incorporates many Ikea pieces, like my favored Billy Bookcase built-in!)
3. In a store with varied home decor, which section captures your excitement?
Imagine being in a place like Hobby Lobby; which display makes you pause and exclaim, “This is perfect for me!”?
Noticing what consistently catches your eye will clarify your style more than you realize.
4. Which HGTV programs do you enjoy watching?
Beyond the personalities, consider which home reveals make you think: “That is exactly where I want to live.”
- Are you drawn to Joanna Gaines' modern farmhouse aesthetic?
- Or is the vibrant, modern feel of Masters of Flip more appealing to you?
Observing your preferences can offer insights into your daily living style.
5. Which home decor blogs and Instagram accounts capture your attention most?
The material you view communicates something about you.
- Do you follow farmhouse style bloggers?
- Are minimalist influencers your preference?
- Do bohemian creators speak to you?
Notice the profiles you revisit frequently; these mirror the styles that truly connect with you.
6. What kind of vacation setting do you favor?
Your preferred travel destination might hint at your interior taste.
- If the seaside is your calm, you might appreciate serene, light coastal hues.
- If a lively metropolis appeals, perhaps bold shades, shimmer, and glamour suit you better.
Previously, Canadian designer Jane Lockhart applied this concept on her show Color Confidential. She guided clients in selecting home colors based on where they felt most comfortable. Brilliant!
Embrace your true self!
Ultimately, decorating has no correct choices. The aim is not conformity, but crafting a space that mirrors you.
Through trying things out, collecting pieces, and refining, your home will organically become a source of joy.
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