What's your decorating style?

When it comes to decorating, I like what I like. There are certain styles, colors and fabrics that stick out to me and it's often hard to pinpoint exactly why... I like what I like. 

So in the interest of finding a way to describe my personal style, I took to the streets internet in search of a way to describe my personal brand of style. It turns out there are a ton of online quizzes to help do just that. Sure, they're not exactly scientific, but they are a lot of fun. So feel free to join me on this trip across the interwebs while jamming to the smooth stylings of The Everyday People's 'I Like What I Like'.



Let's start over at the good old BHG site where you can take their design style quiz in a flash. You flip through sets of three pictures and indicate which one fits your style best. I tend to choose whichever one catches my eye first otherwise I'll over-think it. Hydrangeas or tulips....hydrangeas. No, tulips. No, hydrangeas. Yeah, hydrangeas.

The Home Stylist also offers a great style quiz that moves away from choosing images and operates more like a classic quiz. (AKA too much reading) The website makes a point to mention that style is more than what you want to put in your home. "It demonstrates your personality and is an extension of yourself." Maybe a little corny, but I think it's true.

On a side note, this question was classic.

Could there have been any more mom-clothes combinations? How about none of the above?

Real Simple also has their own version of the style quiz that goes back to the picture format. But instead of looking at three chairs or three types of flowers you are shown four items and simply asked which item you like best.

I found the vertical layout of the quiz oddly distracting (which maybe says a little something about my style preferences) but overall I thought the quiz pinpointed my style well. Make sure you keep track of what letter you are given for each answer because you'll need that information at the end to tally your score. I know. What is this, Cosmo?

If you aren't satisfied with the last three quizzes you are way too hard to please can head over to HGTV's site for their style quiz. But I've got to be honest, by this point I've been told I'm traditional/classic a few times. Oh well, who doesn't like to click on pretty pictures?

 This quiz operates much the same way. Click on the images that appeals to you most and discover your decorating style. They also offer decorating tips that compliment your personal style.

So whether you're looking for a way to pinpoint why you like what you like, or you're just bored at work, these little time-sucks are pretty fun.