Houzz Quiz: What's Your Decorating Style?

Having trouble decorating? That might be because you’re not sure what your style is and how to find the right pieces. Worry not. We’re here to help. Take our fun quiz to learn which decorating style is right for you.

1. What is your ideal pet? Rooster Parrot Purebred hunting dog A medium-size dog that doesn’t shed Whatever wanders onto my property A newish breed that my friends won’t have heard of I live in the city, so a cat that never goes outside A dog that loves to swim A 12-foot boa constrictor


2. Which of these colors do you love to decorate with? Wood’s a color, right? Can I say “black metal”? All white for me Avocado — remember that? Or something equally fun Watery green or blue Is purple and orange a color? I’ve found beige works best Brown is beautiful Off-white has so much character


3. What is your drink of choice? Orange juice A martini, preferably during a work lunch A gin and tonic with sophisticated conversation Iced tea Red wine on a porch overlooking the countryside Homemade cider using apples from the orchard Whiskey, neat, served in a mason jar San Pellegrino, a nice scotch or something highbrow Margaritaville, woot woot! Whatever fancy mixed drink is on special tonight Something with raw egg that takes 20 minutes to make A glass of crisp white wine


4. Where would you most want to live? Downtown in a bustling city, like Vancouver (shown here) Suburbia, with a large lot The middle of nowhere Somewhere in the country but close to a small town Near the ocean In the gritty up-and-coming section of a big city Near a big city but in something quiet and sensible, like a townhouse In an older neighborhood with large trees Somewhere funky, like an artist collective


5. Which best describes your bedroom dresser? My grandmother’s antique, which I painted bright orange I built it myself from fallen timber All I know is I had to put it together with a very tiny tool I’d never seen before It’s wicker or rattan I repurposed a metal tool chest. Cool, right? It’s a new piece that just hit the showroom floor It’s from the early 1900s and is mahogany or another rich wood I had it custom made to fit the room Not sure. It’s from a relative’s farm and I painted it all white


6. Who would you like to have over for dinner? The current president Any of the living former presidents The queen of England An unusual character with great stories to tell Anyone laid back and normal A weary traveler I prefer to eat with just the family Someone who has worked on the railroads Anyone who brings a nice bottle of wine Dinner? We only do cocktail parties


7. What would you prefer to hang on your living room walls? Anything and everything! A simple, medium-size abstract painting in a classy frame Something bright that takes up the entire wall That famous foxhunt painting would look tasteful I prefer natural things, like found branches and driftwood A large, twisting piece of metal would be ideal I found an amazing old barn door that hangs sideways A moody still life of fruit is all I need A bright, pop print or graphic advertisement is always fun to look at


8. What’s your favorite kind of restaurant? The same white-tablecloth restaurant I’ve eaten at for years I like to try something new Whatever has the best Yelp reviews for that area Fish tacos all the way A cozy, throwback Italian bistro That new gastropub in the warehouse district Anything raw Fondue always sounds good How about we eat dessert first?


9. What kind of flowers do you prefer? Birds-of-paradise Sunflowers Red roses Yellow roses Flowers would look out of place in my home Fake ones in bright colors Palm fronds Fallen branches and twigs I get fresh bouquets every few days


Your style is … Rustic! Rustic: You love raw materials, like rough-hewn wood beams. You love scouring thrift shops and roadsides for anything you can repurpose in your home. You’re rugged, you love the outdoors, and you think about texture first when choosing a piece of furniture. Cotton and wool dominate in your home. In a former life, you were a woodworker, blacksmith or stonemason. You are rustic. Share your results


Your style is … Eclectic! Eclectic: You love to mix it up! Old and new, modern and traditional, bright colors and neutrals — whatever makes you feel good, you bring it into your home and somehow make it work. You have a big personality that you’re not afraid to show. You know who you are and cater to no one but yourself. You have an artistic side that comes through in your decorating. The thrift store managers all know you by your first name, and you’ve seen every Wes Anderson movie on opening night. You are eclectic. Share your results


Your style is … Transitional! Transitional: You’re not too modern but not too traditional, either. You’re a gracious host, and you love to break out the fine china even when you’re just eating pizza. You prefer a home full of beige and other neutrals. You like simply framed artwork that doesn’t cause too much of a fuss. Serenity is your goal at home. You are transitional. Share your results


Your style is … Traditional! Traditional: You have a refined style that speaks of simpler times. You love comfort above all and nothing too heart-racing. Your go-to movie genre is a black and white classic, which you watch on your rolled-arm sofa or tufted chair. Rich woods fill your home, as do sophisticated greens and blues. You’ve paid extra attention to sourcing fine rugs for most of the rooms in your home. Your ideal vacation is somewhere in England. You are traditional. Share your results


Your style is … Industrial! Industrial: You avoid the big-box furniture stores and head straight to the salvage yard. You love vintage pieces and simple engineering, like cinder block shelves and repurposed commercial kitchen tables. You like raw materials that can bear a lot of weight. You are strong minded and love getting your hands dirty. Factories and warehouses are the ideal home for you. You are industrial. Share your results


Your style is … French Country! French Country: If you don’t already, you’d want to live in rural France surrounded by white, elegant furniture. You love to garden and fill your home with wonderful floral scents. Your furnishings are formal but functional. You’re rarely in a hurry, and your dinner parties last well into the early morning. You are French Country. Share your results


Your style is … Contemporary! Contemporary: You’re rooted in the here and now. You’ve been to every new exhibition at the modern art museum this year. You like pared-down furniture and subtle fabrics, but love to break the rules. You like clean lines, good form and natural materials. You like spaces that are calm but with an underlying energy. You loathe clutter. You love chrome. You are contemporary. Share your results


Your style is … Midcentury modern! Midcentury modern: You love Mad Men (duh) and anything from the mid-1940s to the late ’60s. You love simple forms, clean lines, natural materials and anything Eames, Knoll, Saarinen or Noguchi. You’re outgoing, and you love cocktail parties and dressing up. You are midcentury modern. Share your results


Your style is … Coastal! Coastal: If you don’t already, you prefer to live at the beach. You like things light and breezy and use things you found washed up from the tide as decor. You like lots of light and sunshine, and wonder what season there is besides sunny and warm. You’re laid back, and you never worry about someone or something messing up your furniture. You are coastal. Share your results

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