Control your Environment 4

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Today we’re going to take a test to figure out your decorating style so you need to either print the test below or get a piece of paper and number on the left hand side one through ten and listen to the audio recording.

QUIZ

Circle the answer that best fits you.

1. I feel best in rooms that are painted:
A. Orange
B. Blue
C. White
D. Tan

2. My furniture style is:
A. Always changing.
B. Whatever I have available.
C. Traditional and classic.
D. Modern and exciting

3. The most common found material in my home is:
A. Glass
B. Woods
C. Ceramic
D. Metal

4. My decorating inspiration comes from:
A. Decorating shows on television.
B. Reading decorating and How-to books.
C. Decorating magazines.
D. What I see in friend’s homes.

5. My favorite flooring is:
A. Painted
B. An area rug.
C. Wall to wall carpeting.
D. Wood

6. You will find on my bookshelves:
A. Beautiful items.
B. A few things I’ve collected.
C. Pictures of loved ones.
D. A few sentimental pieces

7. The lighting in my home is:
A. Bright to show off my room.
B. Soft with intimate lighting areas.
C. Clear to see what I am working on.
D. Overhead but cozy.

8. To relax I like to:
A. Draw
B. Read
C. Write letters
D. Treat myself to a manicure.

9. The plants in my home are:
A. Short lived.
B. Gifts from friends.
C. Plentiful, some are sprouts from older plants.
D. A vase of flowers. Live plants are too much trouble.

10. My favorite candle scent is:
A. Citrus.
B. Lavender
C. Rose
D. Chocolate

Now total up how many answers you have of each letter. Your design personality is based on the letter you answered most often. If you have two letters that are both high then you have a little bit of each component in your personality.

Mostly A’s
The rooms you are most comfortable in are invigorating. You like a lot of attractive items to focus your attention on. The colors you are drawn to are reds and oranges; they are energizing and bring out your creativity. Your home is bold and bright. You are passionate and enjoy a change. Your personal space must be revitalizing; add a craft area to your room. Your designs styles are: Art Deco, English, Garden, Lodge and/or Southwest.

Mostly B’s
The rooms you are most comfortable in are homey. You like to be surrounded by a few meaningful things. The colors you are drawn to are blues and greens; they are harmonizing and make you feel calm. Your home is peaceful and relaxing and you are eccentric and optimistic. Your personal space must feel balanced; add a meditation area to your room. Your design styles are: Asian, Arts and Crafts, Cottage, Mediterranean and/or Tropical.

Mostly C’s
The rooms you are most comfortable in are charming. You like to be surrounded by things that remind you of people and places. The colors you are drawn to are white and yellow; they are soft and bring you joy. Your home is ordered and coordinated. And you are motivated and trustworthy. Your personal space must be elegant; add a comfortable writing area to your room. Your design styles are: Colonial, Country, French, Venetian and/or Romantic.

Mostly D’s
The rooms you are most comfortable in are modern. You like to be surrounded by a few tasteful items. The colors you are drawn to are tan and black; they are warming and make you feel confident. Your home is orderly and chic and you are stylish and considerate. Your personal space must be serene; add a SPA area to your room. Your design styles are: Contemporary, Formal, Mission, Modern and/or Shaker.

These are just some ideas to go forward with when decorating your personal space.