Discover Your Decorating Personality

Take the following quiz from Bernhardt Furniture to see if you prefer traditional, country, eclectic or contemporary furnishings. Don’t be surprised if your answers include more than one style!

Which colors do you prefer for the living room or bedroom?
A. Rich deep reds and greens, berry, camel, tans
B. Soft muted reds and blues, earthy browns
C. Vibrant blues, yellows, reds, greens, white
D. Off white, black, sienna brown

Your favorite fabrics include:
A. Damasks, silk brocade, and chintz
B. Patchwork, gingham, and floral mini-prints
C. Plaids, prints, and textured colors
D. Hand-loomed ethnic textiles

Your perfect sofa would be:
A. A tailored, formal sofa
B. A plump sofa with lots of pillows
C. A rolled arm, skirted sofa
D. A leather modular sofa

What type of rug or carpeting do you prefer?
A. Oriental rug
B. Bare floors
C. Sisal rug
D. Wall-to-wall carpeting

What would you most like in your dining room?
A. A wood sideboard with a carved, marble top
B. A pine hutch filled with glazed pottery
C. A contemporary sideboard displaying a Victorian tea set
D. A sleek buffet with clean lines and minimal hardware

Scoring:
Tally your answers to find the letter you picked most often. If you chose:

Mostly A’s: Traditional style combines period furniture, sumptuous fabrics, and rich colors that reflect good taste. Heirlooms, art and antiques, the hallmarks of traditional style, breathe luxury that defies trends and time. Traditional furniture includes such classic 18th- and 19th- century styles as Queen Anne, Chippendale and Victorian.

Mostly B’s: Country style—American, English or French—is warm, charming and unpretentious. Stripped pine, painted chests, stenciling, needlepoint pillows, and old quilts with soft, muted hues define this relaxed style. Deep, comfortable sofas in natural fabrics or flowery chintz and linen beautifully update country decors.

Mostly C’s: Eclectic (which literally means “borrowing from many sources”) style integrates old and new, mixed prints, and florals, different types of wood and wood finishes and also different materials, like iron and stone. The mixture of textures, colors, and patterns creates a vibrant, layered look with plenty of warmth, interest and personality.

Mostly D’s: Contemporary style is sleek, stark, and spacious, favoring simple, uncluttered designs with clean lines and minimal detailing or trim on furniture. Some people add a touch of traditional design with deeply cushioned sofas and chairs in an otherwise spare room. The emphasis: a new vision of luxury based on high-quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship.

from: http://www.bernhardt.com/tipsDecoUph.php

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