January 10, 2007
I’m so glad you’ve decided to take the time to learn your own decorating style! It will put you on the right track to transforming your home into the space of your dreams, I promise! If you’re like me, you lack the time to properly devote yourself personal hygiene, let alone decorating your home. Running the kids around, keeping your boss happy, cleaning, mowing the lawn, cooking and paying bills keeps you more than busy! But there are those rare times when you kick your feet up and notice those blank walls staring back at you. If someone were to ask you to define your style, you’d say, “What style?” You just don’t feel the warmth you desire when walking into your own house. In short, you don’t feel at home in your own home.
Hopefully you can scrounge up a few minutes to complete this survey that will tell you what your own personal home decorating style is. Although it won’t work like the “easy button” it will point you in the right direction, helping you to save time and confusion by eliminating design elements that go against your personal style. Print this page and circle the answer that fits you best. Don’t fret over a question too long. It’s not a test!
1. When coming home at the end of the day I’m most likely to………………
A. Plop down on the couch and watch T.V.
B. Flip open the laptop and finish up work from the office
C. Play with the kids
D. Take a long hot bubble bath
Remember to circle the letter you would actually choose, not which answer sounds the best!
2. When planning a vacation, which spot would I most like to visit?
A. Disney World
B. Chicago Art Museum
C. Italy D. Hawaii
3. I most like which of the following color color combinations?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4. When I go to bed I usually wear……………………
A. A comfortable t-shirt and shorts
B. The latest designer undergarmets
C. silk or satin pajamas
D. flannel pajamas
5. The music I like best is………..
A. Classical
B. Jazz
C. Country
D. Rock and Roll
6. My favorite restaurant is a
A. steak house
B. seafood spot
C. pizza joint
D. sushi bar
7. I would spend a night on the town in the following way.
A. I wouldn’t go out. I’d rather stay home and watch a video.
B. I’d go to a night club and party until as late as I could stand it.
C. The Opera
D. Dinner and a movie
8. When I feel I’ve been wronged I………………………….
A. Go on as if nothing happened and forget it
B. Go on as if nothing happened and then talk about that person behind his/her back
C. Lash out right there on the spot.
D. Politely tell the person that he/she is wrong
9. I drive a ………
A. Luxary sedan
B. Sports car
C. Pick up truck
D. SUV
10. My favorite movie is…………………….
A. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
B. Fried Green Tomatoes
C. It’s a Wonderful Life
D. My Fair Lady
Okay, now’s the time for the results you’ve been waiting for. Here’s what you do. The answers are given below in the form of an alphabetical letter for each question. T=Traditional, M=Modern, C=Country Chic, and F=Formal. Count the amount of T’s, M’s, C’s and F’s you have. The Letter you have the most of best describes your personal decorating style. Yes, it is possible to be a combination. We all are unique! Now you have a blueprint in hand and a direction for how to decorate your home so you feel welcome and comfortable in your own space! So, get ready, get set, decorate! Go for it!
ANSWERS
| #1 | A=T | B=M | C=C | D=F |
| #2 | A=C | B=M | C=T | D=F |
| #3 | A=T | B=M | C=C | D=F |
| #4 | A=C | B=M | C=F | D=T |
| #5 | A=F | B=M | C=C | D=T |
| #6 | A=T | B=F | C=C | D=M |
| #7 | A=C | B=M | C=F | D=T |
| #8 | A=C | B=T | C=M | D=F |
| #9 | A=F | B=M | C=C | D=T |
| #10 | A=M | B=C | C=T | D=F |
To Find out more about your newly discovered personal decorating style, here's what you need to do. For the most T's Traditional Home Decorating For the most M's Modern Interior Design For the most F's Formal or Decorating Victorian For the most C's Country decorating home