Style Defined: Home Furnishing Ideas for Every Style

Maybe your home is newly furnished, you have a blend of the new and old, or you are looking to incorporate some new items to complement what you already have. Home accessories and one or two new furnishings can be a powerful tool to bring your space together, and sometimes that may be all your home is lacking. Take our brief style quiz prior to this post to find out which style could be right for you. Then we will show you great ways to incorporate it into your home.

If you were drawn to European, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

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If you are drawn to Modern furnishings, here are some furnishings and accessories that could complement your space:

http://freshome.com/2009/07/10/modern-bedroom-furniture-the-aesthetics-of-philosophy/

http://www.captivatist.com/entry/modern-mirror-wall-art-and-mirror-accessories-porada.html

http://www.livingroomdecoratingideas.com/modern-pillows-and-cushions/

If you were drawn to Contemporary, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

http://slicinteriors.com/inventory/

http://www.designs-for.net/contemporary-interior-designs-2/

If you were drawn to Transitional, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

http://slicinteriors.com/inventory/

http://www.cre8ive-decor.com/2011/03/the-hooker-collection/

If you were drawn to Eclectic, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

http://freshome.com/?s=Eclectic+Furnishings&=Submit+Query

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If you found yourself between a couple different categories, no need to worry! You can combine different styles to make it your own, and a few of these styles have multiple similarities. Hopefully now you have a better idea of what your style is and how to achieve the look you desire. Design the life you love!

What style is your home? Take our style quiz to find out which look is right for you!

Have you ever wondered what the interior style of your home is, or what style you would like your home to be? Let our interior style quiz guide you.


1. Select one of the following images that appeals to you most:

A

B

C

D

E

2. Select which statement applies to you most:


A. I prefer classic architectural lines with neutral color schemes and traditional prints.

B. I prefer a symmetrical space with a large amount of contrast and clean lines.

C. I prefer a space with raw materials, clean lines, and lighter color schemes.

D. I prefer a style that merges the traditional patterns with a contemporary color palette.

E. I prefer a collection of furnishings and accessories from various eras with pops of color.

3. Select a chair that represents your style most:

A

B

C

D



E

 Now that you have taken our style quiz, tally up your results and find out what accessories could be the best fit for your style. Select the Accessory style that correlates with which letter result you had the most of. If you had a mix between a couple styles, that is totally normal being that some of the elements are evident in multiple styles.


Mostly “A”s: European

Mostly “B”s: Modern

Mostly “C”s: Contemporary

Mostly “D”s: Transitional

Mostly “E”s: Eclectic

Check back next week for ways to incorporate that style into your home. Design the life you love!