How to Find Your Decorating Style with Quiz

How to Find Your Interior Design Style

Our personal style is determined by our experiences, our culture, the personalities in our family, and on a basic level, our personal preferences. It can shape the emotion of how we feel in our home, even subconsciously. I shared all of my other reasons why it’s important to know your decorating style in this post!

It’s Unlikely You Have Just One Design Style

An interior design quiz is a great way to figure out which design style you might gravitate towards. It’s important to remember that when it comes to interior design, it’s unlikely that you have just one style. Everyone’s taste is unique, and yours will likely be a combination of different looks and styles.

Whether it be minimal, industrial, modern, or traditional, this interior design style quiz can help you get an idea of what type of design style you’re drawn to, but it isn’t going to be the full story. There are many nuances that make up your unique style. However, it’s a great starting point to give you the general idea, and to help you begin to mix different elements to create a cohesive style for your space.

For a long time, I also had difficulty when it came to categorizing my style. In the end, I just invented my own (although the recent Coastal Grandmother aesthetic on TikTok is a pretty good approximation, too!).

The thing is, I don’t actually believe that most people fit into one neat little category in any part of life, and interior decorating style is no exception. At this point, I wouldn’t box myself into something like “Farmhouse” without leaving the door open to other styles. My decor has always been a blend, and it’s likely yours is, too!

That’s why if you end up taking the quiz attached to this post, you’ll find my six design archetypes to be a little looser than the classic style definitions. There’s some overlap, and some things will fit, while others won’t. My advice is to take what applies to you, what you like, and leave the rest.

Here’s a Peek at My Style Archetypes

There are so many home decor styles out there, so instead of trying to capture them all, I attempted to instead profile some of the most popular design styles in the results of this quiz. Here’s a quick glance at what they are:

• Traditional style is a timeless and classic design aesthetic that has been around for centuries and is still popular today. It’s characterized by clean lines and shapes, luxurious fabrics, and muted colors. This interior style often includes ornate detailing, antique furniture, and symmetrical designs.
• Boho & Eclectic style is a combination of elements from different design styles and eras, creating a unique style  and personalized look. It’s characterized by the use of bright and bold colors, eclectic patterns, and an overall relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Furniture pieces are often vintage, antiques, or second-hand finds, and they are usually mismatched and arranged in an interesting and eye-catching way. Boho (or bohemian) style also encourages the use of plants and accessories to add warmth and personality. This design style is so much fun! 
• Farmhouse & Cottage style is a classic, timeless style that is rooted in old world charm. This style is characterized by its cozy, homey atmosphere that is created with rustic elements such as distressed wood, chippy paint, worn fabrics, and natural materials. Natural elements, such as stone, brick, and wood, are also used to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. This style often features an open floor plan and highlights the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape or even coastal chic elements if you happen to live near the water.
• French Country style is a classic interior design style that combines elements of the traditional French countryside with a modern, rustic aesthetic. It is an elegant, sophisticated style that is both timeless and inviting. It incorporates a neutral color palette with pops of vibrant colors, ornate moldings, antique furniture, and a mix of fabrics and textures. Furniture pieces are often distressed, upholstered in floral patterns, and painted with rustic colors. French country style also emphasizes natural materials such as wood, stone, and metal, and is often decorated with ornate mirrors and artwork. 
• Modern style is often characterized by simple, uncluttered spaces with clean lines, neutral colors and materials, and a minimum of ornamentation. With the modern interior design style, furniture is often angular, with upholstery in muted and neutral tones. Overall, a modern look emphasizes a minimalist style.  
• Rustic style is a design aesthetic that celebrates the natural elements of the outdoors. This style focuses on incorporating natural materials, such as wood, stone, and metal, and incorporating them into the design of a home. Rustic style incorporates a lot of earth tones, and the overall feel of the design should be warm and inviting. This style is often associated with cabins, log homes, and farmhouses, but it can also be used to create a comfortable and stylish city home.

Your results will give you percentages of which design styles fit your personal design preferences and make you uniquely you!

5 Steps to Help You Find Your Decorating Style

All in all, this post and the accompanying interior design style quiz are meant to serve you as a jumping off point to finding your decorating style. As always, my main advice will be to fill your home with what you love, what’s meaningful, and what makes you happy!

What’s are the next steps in decorating my home?

If you loved what you discovered about your design style in this post, the next step is to learn how to create a mood board! This gives you a visual representation while you’re shopping for your space. You can also learn how to put together a cohesive color palette for your entire home for paint colors and finishes. Overall, I have a bunch of decorating resources for you to explore on your interior design style journey!

Oh, and please share your quiz results with me in the comments or on @ninahendrickwrites because I love to hear from you!