What’s Your Style?

by hookedonhouses on July 8, 2010

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I just took the Stylefinder quiz over at My Design Guide (my blog’s newest sponsor). It was fun! You simply click on the photos that appeal the most to you. I turned out to be equal parts Coastal, Modern, and Romantic, which may explain why I sometimes feel like I have multiple decorating personalities. Ha.

My Design Guide is an ingenious virtual decorating service for people who need professional help but don’t have a lot of money to shell out for it. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Take the Stylefinder Quiz.

Step 2: Send them photos of the room you need help with.

Step 3: Talk to a professional designer about your space.

Step 4: Get your design plan with shopping ideas from stores like Target and Pier 1.

My Design Guide plan

Easy! If you take the Stylefinder Quiz (it’s free, but you’ll have to register first), be sure to come back and tell me which style you turned out to be. Any other Coastal Modern Romantics out there? :-)

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1 Rene July 8, 2010 at 7:42 am

I’m off to try it with hopes that this doesn’t destroy the entire Stylefinder site. I am so all over the place that this might just be the straw that breaks the camel :)

-Rene
.-= Rene´s last blog ..Im In =-.

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2 Sarah @ Dream in Domestic July 8, 2010 at 8:06 am

I am a tiny bit Asian and a whole lot Romantic. Interesting, I never thought Asian would be part of my design style. Now I’m even more confused than I was before I took the quiz!
.-= Sarah @ Dream in Domestic´s last blog ..Getting the Most Out of Your Garage Sale =-.

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3 Janell Beals July 8, 2010 at 8:13 am

Sounds like a cool service, I love how through e-design and services like this virtually anyone can get assistance with their decorating challenges! Janell
.-= Janell Beals´s last blog ..Bird House Happiness- =-.

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4 Bridget July 8, 2010 at 8:16 am

I am WAY traditional and a teeny bit Costal. makes sense to me, growing up in the SouthEast and currently living in a historic neighborhood!

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5 Barb July 8, 2010 at 8:21 am

Way Modern with an equal of Asian, Coastal & Romantic. I was surprised at the Asian influence also!
.-= Barb´s last blog ..July 4th Weekend =-.

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6 Katie July 8, 2010 at 8:23 am

It says that I am WAY Modern and WAY traditional with some romantic thrown in. To be honest that sounds like my house – I teeter on modern and traditional and end up not being able to make a decision. I end up playing it safe and boring… I could use some StyleFinder for sure!
.-= Katie´s last blog ..Holiday Weekend Recap … =-.

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7 Donna July 8, 2010 at 8:27 am

Odd… I would never have guessed that I was Asian/Romantic/Rustic/Traditional! I may need some help! This is what I get for trying to match Early American pine antiques, McCoy pottery and IKEA! lol
.-= Donna´s last blog ..My 2010 Weekly Planner =-.

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8 Linda P July 8, 2010 at 8:31 am

Not sure how to read the results. Looks like equal parts (if I am reading it right – it is the raised looking bars, right?) Asian, Country Romantic, Rustic, Traditional. How does *that* happen? I guess I just like what I like.

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9 Vanessa@decor happy July 8, 2010 at 8:38 am

I’m a coastal, romantic traditionalist! Makes sense I guess – I like coastal and urban traditional.
.-= Vanessa@decor happy´s last blog ..Prettying Up the Powder Room =-.

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10 Sheryl July 8, 2010 at 9:13 am

This is an awesome site! They told me that I was a Modern, Romantic Traditional. Which surprisingly sums me up.

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11 Susie Harris July 8, 2010 at 9:19 am

Ohhhh I need to try this quiz! I think I have what you have…I love it all~ I will come back by and let you know :)
Thanks Susie~
.-= Susie Harris´s last blog ..The fun is in the planning =-.

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12 Cheryl July 8, 2010 at 9:41 am

Coastal, Country, Modern. I’m truly a gemini in every way (all over the place).

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13 Centsational Girl July 8, 2010 at 9:48 am

Ooooh how fun! I’m off to figure out who I truly am . . . and give meaning to my life.
:-)

Kate
.-= Centsational Girl´s last blog ..Living Room- The Latest =-.

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14 Melissa July 8, 2010 at 9:59 am

Interesting! I was equal parts country/modern/romantic and nearly off-the-chart traditional! Yup. That’s me.

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15 Carol July 8, 2010 at 10:11 am

I’m half Coastal and then a full bar of Rustic and a full bar of Traditional. :o ) That was fun!! Now I want my husband to take it and see what his style is. Hmmm. Wonder if we’ll match. . .
.-= Carol´s last blog ..happy mothers day- =-.

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16 christina July 8, 2010 at 10:15 am

I just took the Style Finder quiz and I’m a Country/Romantic/Rustic….but I think I’m more Coastal than Romantic really. That was fun!
.-= christina´s last blog ..Baby Kate =-.

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17 Renae July 8, 2010 at 10:33 am

Not surprisingly i’m mostly coastal (go figure, living in middle America), with equal parts country/romantic/traditional. Yes, that sounds about right!

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18 Kelly, Arte Styling July 8, 2010 at 10:47 am

Ummmmm….I got a hefty dose of Asian mixed with equal parts Modern , Romantic and Traditional. I’d really like to know how this is all measured. My guess is that each photo is labeled as one or two of the decorating styles and that they are tallied up at the end. Seems that because I chose a lot of red, that might have been the Asian thing? I’m curious how the dog running in the grass is labeled. I just thought it was a “do you like pets?” thing but maybe I should’ve paid more attention to the breed? And did anyone else find the lifestyle images humorous? I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what some of them meant! So I ended up with a pic of some dad and son playing t-ball in the yard. I don’t have a kid and I don’t have t-ball. Maybe I’m just an over-analyzer, but these things always seem to cause more confusion than clarity. I just don’t get how stock photos can help a designer design a space…or anyone else figure out their “style.”
.-= Kelly, Arte Styling´s last blog ..Exploring Jack Londons Picturesque Glen Ellen Home =-.

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19 Susan July 8, 2010 at 10:51 am

My style is cottage with a decidedly British influence. As an interior designer I have worked in many different styles. I am continually amazed by those who have no idea what their personal style is. I have always encouraged my clients with this problem to discover their own personal likes and dislikes before attempting a design project. Any tools that can facilitate this process are welcome!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Vintage Air Mail =-.

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20 sherri/the claw July 8, 2010 at 11:17 am

apparently, I’m mainly modern with a bit of asian thrown in. fun quiz – thanks!
.-= sherri/the claw´s last blog ..wtf =-.

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21 Amy July 8, 2010 at 11:51 am

Holy cow! Asian, Coastal, Country, Modern, Traditional! Really? Now I’m really confused. I think I’ll just pick things that I like. It all seems to come together in the end :D
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Is This Thing On =-.

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22 Trish @TheOldPostRoad July 8, 2010 at 12:01 pm

I was heavily Traditional with a small amount of Country. Sounds right.
-Trish
.-= Trish @TheOldPostRoad´s last blog ..Great Hikes Around Highlands and Cashiers- NC =-.

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23 Gina W. July 8, 2010 at 12:02 pm

LOL! It says I am mostly modern with lots of modern, rustic and traditional! No wonder I have no idea what I am doing!!! :)
That was a fun quiz!!!
.-= Gina W.´s last blog ..A Bushel and a Peck =-.

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24 Maryellen Greene July 8, 2010 at 12:09 pm

That was fun! Turns out I’m mostly Rustic, with some Asian, Modern & Traditional thrown in. Interesting….

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25 Cheri @ I Heart Old Houses July 8, 2010 at 12:21 pm

Oh, boy…apparently I’m equal parts rustic, country, traditional, Asian and coastal. That would explain why I have so much trouble summing up my style! Thanks for the quiz!
.-= Cheri @ I Heart Old Houses´s last blog ..Victorian Gardens =-.

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26 Teresa July 8, 2010 at 1:15 pm

I’m mostly asian, with dashes of country, rustic and traditional. I live in a Wright-inspired ranch, due more to its location than my particular preference for the style. So my ACTUAL living conditions are not necessarily my IDEAL surroundings… I gravitate to bungalow, cottage and craftsman houses with big front porches. I was born into a Chicago bungalow, and I think it stuck-LOL! Fun quiz though, and I submitted pics of my dining room area for design assistance.

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27 Ms. Sharlotte's...Southern Reflections July 8, 2010 at 1:29 pm

This was fun…I was Coastal, Traditional, Tuscan. I can see that in my home! I’m sending this to my friends… Thanks for sharing!

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28 Christine July 8, 2010 at 1:43 pm

Apparently my style is very heavily Asian with equal smaller parts Rustic and Traditional. The Rustic and Traditional I agree with but where the overwhelming amount of Asian came from stumps me. Thanks for the fun quiz!

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29 Wendy July 8, 2010 at 1:54 pm

I’m almost all Tuscan, with half bars of country/rustic/traditional. I probably wouldn’t have guessed that, but I think it’s pretty close!

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30 Stephanie July 8, 2010 at 2:15 pm

Whoo, boy! I’m equal parts Coastal, Country, Modern, Traditional and Tuscan. Like some other people said, basically, all over the place. LOL

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31 Amy July 8, 2010 at 2:52 pm

I ended up as Modern with a healthy dollop of Asian. Pretty close, I’d say.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Unsettling =-.

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32 Kim July 8, 2010 at 3:38 pm

Pretty interesting! I came out with the results: “Inspiration”. I never would have guessed that. It kind of makes sense though, because I get inspired by looking at different things. Thanks for sharing this quiz with us.

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33 Cindy July 8, 2010 at 4:39 pm

Looking at the bar graphs, I’m about 95% of Traditional, 50% of Coastal and 50% Romantic.

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34 Becky July 8, 2010 at 5:43 pm

I’m mostly traditional with a sprinkling of country, Tuscan and rustic. Pretty accurate, actually. This was fun! Thanks for sharing!

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35 Nathan July 8, 2010 at 6:08 pm

The bar is almost completely Modern with Asian, Romantic and Traditional bars being half full. I knew the modern and asian styles would come out but I never would have guessed the romantic or traditional.

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36 Cristy July 8, 2010 at 6:47 pm

I am almost all asian with a little bit of rustic. Which seems an odd combination to me and not at all what I would have thought. Crazy!

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37 Claudia July 8, 2010 at 7:04 pm

Enjoyed visiting this website. I was a Coastal, traditional, and Tuscan. All over the map.
Thank you for sharing.
Claudia

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38 Kim July 8, 2010 at 7:41 pm

I guess I got mixed up. I am half, Country, romantic, and traditional, but mostly Rustic. No wonder why I never know what my style is. I will probably never be able to decide on one style to decorate my future home.

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39 Pat July 8, 2010 at 8:10 pm

I’m a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll…no wait, wrong survey.
I’m Asian, Romantic, Traditional. Pretty accurate, but not heavy on the Asian just touches of it. I would reverse it and make it heavy on traditional, romantic, then Asian. I think I just confused myself.
.-= Pat´s last blog ..Hellloooo Gorgeous- =-.

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40 Claire July 8, 2010 at 8:51 pm

I’m modern and…Tuscan? Wow. I would not have said either.

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41 Glenda Childers July 8, 2010 at 9:40 pm

That was FUN! Mine was High on Romantic mixed with a little rustic/traditional and tuscan. Sounds like me.

Thanks for sharing this great site.

Fondly,
Glenda
.-= Glenda Childers´s last blog ..30 days of hearing God Day three =-.

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42 Kelly July 8, 2010 at 10:27 pm

Turns out I am equally country/romantic and traditional.

The surprise is that I am mostly ‘rustic’…very interesting.

Kelly
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..The decorating bug =-.

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43 Kim July 9, 2010 at 2:30 am

I am very Modern with a hint of Asian/Coastal! Very interesting…

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44 Amanda @ Serenity Now July 9, 2010 at 7:32 am

Did that once before after registering…it was a fun quiz!
.-= Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..-Weekend Bloggy Reading- =-.

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45 Liz July 9, 2010 at 12:07 pm

Love these! Off to try it now.
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Shes Leaving =-.

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46 Jan July 9, 2010 at 3:47 pm

I’m an Asian Modern Traditionalist??? I can see the modern and traditional, but the Asian was news to me!

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47 hookedonhouses July 9, 2010 at 4:05 pm

Sounds like a lot of us got “Asian” on the quiz and have no idea why. I wonder which photo we clicked that gave us that? -Julia

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48 Our Nifty Notebook July 9, 2010 at 7:48 pm

That was fun! Mine was mostly Country & Coastal with a bit of Romantic and Rustic.
.-= Our Nifty Notebook´s last blog ..Happy 4th of July =-.

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49 Sheila July 10, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Me too on the Asian thing. And I took the quiz three times, choosing different picks! So weird. Overall, it said I was mainly romantic and Rustic- with Asian and traditional thrown in.

Found this quiz, like it better:

http://www.sproost.com/StyleEngine/

Turns out I’m…
43% French Eclectic
29% Nantucket Style
28% Modern Elegance

Agreed. : )

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50 Dina Marie July 12, 2010 at 6:17 pm

I took Stylefinder quiz. I learned that I am mostly Country and Rustic equally with half Traditional. I find this very interesting.
.-= Dina Marie´s last blog ..My Interior-Designing Results =-.

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51 Alive August 5, 2010 at 7:36 am

Apparently, I’m: Asian, Coastal, Country, Modern *and* Tuscan! Equally! I guess that’s about right… I’d have guessed less Country than the rest..

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