Interior Design Style Quiz

 

Any time a designer meets with a new client, they generally take time to help them navigate through the different styles of design. It helps them to discover what they gravitate towards. It’s a useful technique to discover the direction the design aesthetic should take.

When you are working on the design of your own home, it can be overwhelming to determine what your design style is. Are you contemporary or traditional? Coastal or mid-century modern? Farmhouse or modern rustic? We developed this quiz to help you get started in the right direction.

It is important to note that styles are constantly changing and evolving, and many people can be a combination of several styles. This quiz will provide you with your Design Style DNA, what your results say about your choices, and useful tips for decorating your own home.

Be sure to read how this interior design style quiz works at the bottom of the page. 

Let’s get started!

How this Interior Design Style Quiz Works

Once you hit the Take Quiz button, you will be lead through a series of 8 questions. No written answers are required. It’s quick and easy!

Each question has approximately 20-30 images of stunning interiors, color palettes, throw pillows, and lighting in a wide variety of design styles. Simply click on the images you resonate with. Choose as many as you like for the most accurate results.

At the end of the quiz, you will see an optional sign up for your email form. This is not required to view your results. To bypass this, hit the Skip This Step Button.

Step 1. View Your Design Style DNA

You will see your Design Style DNA, showing you the percentage of each style you are (eg. 20% Contemporary, 10% Coastal, 2% Farmhouse).

Step 2. Find Out What Your Style Reveals

Click on More Details to find out what your design style reveals, and discover tips on how to incorporate your design style into your own home.

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