Home Style Quiz
Ready to get closer to your unique style? Ever wondered how to define it or where to find more of the things you love?
Most of us gravitate toward a combination of two or more styles that combine into one unique vibe. Lets have some fun curating a home an intentional home that's a true reflection of you.
Take the Simply Spaced Style Quiz below to get started.
pro tip:
Create a Pinterest board for each space in your home + follow the SS Interior Style Board for inspo!
Minimalist
You gravitate toward simple, clean lines, with no more than two or three colors in a space. You stick to simple materials, without a lot of frills. You thrive in open spaces free of clutter and distraction, so you can focus on what lights you up.
PRO TIPS: To enhance your minimalist tendencies, stick to a quality over quantity mindset. Curate a home that is intentional and stick to what you know you love. Invest in quality, multi-functional pieces in everything from your wardrobe to your furniture. Create uniforms with your clothing and use repetition of colors and textures from room to room throughout your home.
Recommended Materials:
* Warm woods
* Brass
* Iron
* Cotton
* Linen
* Leather
* Glass
* Paper
Similar to the minimalist style, a Scandinavian aesthetic is characterized by simple, Nordic functionality. If you are drawn to a Scandinavian style, you prefer light, warm spaces with clean lines and curated, simple accents. You appreciate simplicity, communal gatherings and a home that is both tidy and inviting.
PRO TIPS: Choose materials in warm, sleek woods and use light, bright paint colors selectively. Increase the Hygge of your space with candles, throws, warm lights, whimsical florals, chunky knits, and anything that feels cozy.
Recommended Materials:
* Warm, light woods
* Fur (sub faux)
* Ceramic
* Leather
* Wool
* Rope
* Plants
* Stone
You love a home that is full of color, culture and care-free embellishment. Layers, pattern, and worldly accents are your go-tos. Restrictions are boring and you want your home to tell the story of your life, travels and creative interests.
PRO TIPS: Choose functional furniture that doubles as storage. Desks without drawers are not for you. Use your walls to curate galleries and showcase your treasures without them feeling overwhelming.
Recommended Materials:
* Rattan
* Plants
* Macrame
* Carved Wood
* Sisal
* Burlap
* Terracotta
* Silk
You are a lover of nostalgia and shy away from anything too shiny and new. You like old materials, with clean lines, that can be repurposed for utilitarian functionality. You feel most comfortable in a loft or open space with lots of light where character comes from the home itself, only accentuated by the objects in it.
PRO TIPS: Clutter can quickly accumulate around you, so choose your treasures wisely. Don’t buy on impulse but with intention. You will find that many things have a future potential but hang on to only what you will use now. Find unique and one of a kind organizational supplies and decor that combine form and function at Flea Markets, thrift stores or warehouse sales.
Recommended Materials:
* Metal
* Glass
* Weathered wood
* Brick
* Wrought Iron
* Concrete
* Aluminum
* Leather
You are highly influenced by minimalism and the uncluttered, naturally enhanced environments that inspired the Marie Kondo's of the world. Simplicity, with zero distractions is the lifestyle you aim for with the goal of relaxation, rejuvenation, and stillness as way to enhance your creative energy. You gravitate toward this style because you thrive in uncomplicated, straightforward environments. You don’t need things to thrive.
PRO TIPS: Opt for deep/covered storage so you don’t have to see the clutter that will naturally develop. Designate at least one room in the house to be completely clutter free. Opt for natural materials, earthy colors and organic scents and stray from ornamentation.
Recommended Materials:
* Wood
* Linen
* Paper
* Bamboo
* Cotton
* Mohair
* Stone
* Water
You have an affinity for the clean lines of modernism with a solid respect for a more colorful past. You gravitate toward bold colors, patterns and shapes and materials, but appreciate the restraint of functional design. Your home must inspire but not distract you from your creative efforts.
PRO TIPS:
Choose your colors wisely and limit your color palette in each room. Find vintage furniture that was made to last or its modern counterpart. Spend money on key pieces like credenzas, chairs and desks that offer storage and style.
Recommended Materials:
* Acrylic/Lucite
* Molded plastic
* Leather
* Brass
* Glass
* Wood
* Fiberglass
* Plants
You lean toward nature-inspired spaces with earthy hues and minimalist decor with clean, architectural lines. You like open, balanced spaces with selective color and an uncluttered, but warm vibe that is easy to clean without a lot of visual distractions.
PRO TIPS:
Choose closed storage and maximize space with simple shelving. Furniture for your style has straight, clean lines, with geometric shapes as patterns and accents. Use neutrals and whites as your canvas and accentuate with pops of color.
Recommended Materials:
* Lucite
* Velvet
* Formica
* Leather
* Wood
* Brass
* Natural fibers
* Glass
You lean toward spaces with a shiny newness about them. You prefer clutter-free, streamlined spaces, that feel new and on trend blending masculine elements of modernism, blacks and whites, and rounded edges. You are not bound by the constraints of modern design, but lean more toward what is en vogue as long as it is pulled together in a sleek environment.
PRO TIPS: Opt for the latest in smart storage, and high design. Oversized art, or key sculptural elements are your vibe. Choose similar colors that mix well together like browns and grays, so you can layer what’s new and inspiring. If you keep to a simple palette you can incorporate more curved lines and bold, new styling elements.
Recommended Materials:
* Nickel
* Steel
* Chrome
* Hemp
* Jute
* Polished gold
* Lucite/acrylic
* Metallic finishes
You gravitate toward spaces that bring the outside in. You like aged, lived in spaces with natural elements and textures, earth tones, and organic warm design. You have an unpretentious style that invites gathering and nostalgia.
PRO TIPS:
Keep your color palette neutral with browns, grays, and greens. Natural shapes and fibers are great for your space, but don’t worry about them being polished or new. Anything with wear or age is fair game. Woven fabrics, baskets and rugs will make your rugged house a home. Just add candles.
Recommended Materials:
* Aged or untreated or reclaimed wood
* Wrought Iron
* Stone
* Burlap
* Canvas
* Hide
* Jute
* Leather
You like bright, fun colors and wild patterns reminiscent of the past. You gravitate toward bold, key statement pieces that spoke to historical moments in time and culture, specifically art, music and fashion. You are probably a collector of some sort with a level of nostalgia that makes your home fun place to gather.
PRO TIPS:
Keep it simple and don’t overdo it with the vintage finds. Be selective and use strategic storage to display your keepsakes. Limit your color palette because you can easily go overboard and create a space that feels cluttered. Stick to classic, clean lined retro furniture and accessorize with your bolder throwbacks.
Recommended Materials:
* Shag
* Vinyl
* Rattan or Wicker
* Crushed velvet
* Natural wood
* Tile
* Ceramic
* Chrome
You’d love the Beverly Hills Hotel, and you are all about that celebrity life. You love the finer things, and the luxury goods that go along with it. You like a strong, feminine vibe with bright, bold colors to accentuate your all-star life goals.
PRO TIPS: Keep it classy with subtle luxe materials that are always on trend. Display your favorite beauty and cosmetic treasures and keep them organized in acrylic storage. Dec your walls and incorporate fabrics that make you feel like royalty.
Recommended Materials:
* Brass
* Acrylic/Lucite
* Velvet
* Anything gold and gilded
* Faux fur
* Crystals
* Mirrored glass
* Rose Gold
If you are anything like me, you love that desert life and any and all things that remind you of the old west. You like warm, calm spaces that remind you of the vast and open land. You gravitate toward earth tones and Spanish or Native American accents, desert wildlife and can't live without your creosote candle on the nightstand.
PRO TIP: Don’t overdo it with the patterns. Stick to authentic materials over reproductions that tend to go off trend. Incorporate natural materials, pottery and decorative accents in desert inspired materials. Add a desert print to bring the desert to you. Tiles, desert inspired candles and plant life are a great way to add style to your space.
Recommended Materials:
* Terracotta
* Ceramic
* Succulents
* Leather
* Clay tile
* Cotton
* Woven fabrics
* Copper
You are an ocean lover who feels most at home near water. You love ocean hues, organic materials and light, bright spaces. You may or may not live on the ocean, but your home is an extension of your desire to connect with the outdoors and with nature above all.
PRO TIP: Start with white or neutral walls and add accents from your travels. Limit your color accents to blues, grays and small pops of color. Incorporate elements of the sea, but don’t go overboard.
Recommended Materials:
* Rattan
* Seashells
* Rope
* Wicker
* Sea glass
* Linen
* Jute
* Weathered wood
You are certainly not the one to go for the all matching bedroom furniture. You like many different styles, and your home is mix of periods, unique art and furnishings, colors and trends. You want your space to be a one of a kind extension of yourself and all that you love.
PRO TIP: Your style is fun and unrestrained but can easily look cluttered. Diversity with textures and fabrics so you can layer in more items without it looking too busy. Woven textures are great bases. Curate your space and show off only your best treasures. Stick to a limited color palette that will allow for many different styles unified by color alone. Opt for cohesive basics for your organizational supplies like baskets, magazine file etc and let your decor take center stage.
Recommended Materials:
* Mud cloth
* Velvet
* Hide
* Brass
* Oak
* Marble/Granite
* Cork
* Wool
New Traditional
If you lean toward a traditional vibe, you are most comfortable with all things elegant, consistent and comfortable. You don't lean into anything super modern or trendy. You like classic, timeless pieces that are soft, muted and easy to maintain. Traditional style tends to be very orderly, dark and rich with lots of neutrals
PRO TIP: Your style is homey and regal, and can you like it that way. To add some personality, and personalization, style your space with favorite family memories in the form of photos and mementos. Add some asymmetry in the form of a gallery wall to change things up a bit. Stretch outside your comfort zone with colored wallpaper or a few colorful throws to counterbalance your traditional wares. I love this article about leveling up a traditional space.
Recommended Materials:
* Bronze
* Cotton
* Dark Wood
* Brass
* Galvanized Metal
* Linen
* Cork
* Leather
