Tuesday, August 19, 2008

What's your decorating style?



My interior designer friend Stephanie had this quiz on her blog, and I thought it'd be cool to try!

CLASSIC CHIC
Your home is a serene and elegant haven displaying some beautiful pieces of furniture. You take real care putting a room together and are justly proud of the classic look you have created. Such interiors may have that effortless style but they take time to evolve and require a discerning eye to achieve that welcoming feel of lived-in grandeur.


Living Room
Your living room is a welcoming haven of grace and fine taste. If it was good enough for the Ancient Greeks and good enough for Georgian England, it's good enough for you! In interior design, the classic look is predicated on the ideals by balance, proportion and moderation. It is, to many, intrinsically pleasing to the eye, which is no doubt why it remains an enduringly popular look. In the living room, it's a style that errs towards formality. Glamorous accessories should be used in moderation but can heighten the sense of grandeur and period grace. Earthy (but not muddy!) colours work well in both rural and urban settings, while leather is smart and tactile. Curled up on the sofa with a good book, your living room's the perfect place for some "me-time".


Bedroom
Your bedroom has that classic look that never goes out of style. Sleep is fundamentally important to our well being. In busy towns and cities, noise can often hamper a good night's sleep. Soft furnishings really do absorb sound, and touch is such an important sense in the bedroom, from crisp, linen sheets to wool or even sheepskin underfoot. Elegance and relative simplicity are keynotes in your bedroom, using vibrant colours to make a bold statement.


Dining Room
You're a bonafide alpha-male entertainer. At home, cool, sleek, masculine lines and colours give your dining area that slick, 'stealth wealth' feel. You can avoid it all becoming too clinical through careful use of colour and texture. Avoid harsh primary colours and opt instead for linen napkins in subtle, muted colours, say, or dine by candlelight to add a touch of glamour to evening meals. When it comes to entertaining, you love gutsy, wholesome, seasonal food.


Home Office
Your home office is formal and sober. Gone are the days when the home PC was the preserve of nerdy geeks. These days, most of us need a home office: a simple table and chair in one corner of the room with adjustable task lighting and adequate filing is all it takes (and may be all the space you can afford). Clean, simple lines and an absence of clutter suit the home office very well - but don't neglect to introduce an element of your own personality to the space, even if it's nothing more than a favourite photograph in an elegant frame.


Conclusion
You combine period influences with clever solutions to the practicalities of day-to-day modern living.



I thought this was a pretty cool test! Those of you who have been to my apartment(whether here in DFW or in College Station) do you think this fits me? How about YOU take the QUIZ and let me know what your results are!

2 comments:

  1. OBVIOUSLY, I love this one! The photo has Knoll chair in it. And an Eames table (I think it's Eames...). But those are classic and beautiful and I would buy them all up if I had a zillion dollars!

    Thanks for taking the quiz, Abby!

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  2. Interesting, I often find people in situations where budget is a restraint. No matter what, you’ll find Office Task Chairs to suit your home and office.

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