Home Decor Style Quiz: 6 Questions to Discover Your Unique Decorating Style

Not sure if you’re farmhouse, boho, or modern? Try this home decor style quiz and learn how to define your style with clarity and confidence.

For years I struggled to define my “decor style.” Writing a home blog made me feel like I should know, but the more I researched, the more confused I became. (Did you know there are over 24 “official styles”?!)

What I’ve learned over time is that our style grows with us. One of the blessings of aging is becoming more confident in our own skin—and in our homes too. The truth? There are no wrong answers when decorating, as long as the space feels like you. Yes, you can hang a boho macrame piece over a farmhouse sink—and it can look beautiful!

If you’re ready to feel more confident in your own decorating choices, I’ve put together 6 simple questions you can ask yourself to discover (and embrace!) your personal style.

6 Questions to Help You Discover Your Decor Style

(And remember, you can mix and match to your heart’s content!)

Sources: Kristy Wicks | My Vintage Porch

1.What kind of clothes do you like to wear? 

Our fashion choices often mirror our decorating style.

• Are you a jeans-and-comfy-shirt kind of girl (like me)? Then your home may lean toward laid-back, relaxing, and comfortable.
• Do you love sequined dresses and stilettos? You might be drawn to a glamorous, glittery aesthetic.

The way you dress can reveal a lot about the spaces you naturally feel at home in.

Sources: Pottery Barn | Anthropologie

2. If money weren’t an issue, what stores do you wish you could go in and buy anything your heart desires?

This is a huge clue to your personal style.

• If you could outfit your whole home from Pottery Barn, chances are you love a traditional or farmhouse look.
• If Anthropologie makes your heart race, you might be more eclectic or Bohemian.
• If Ikea feels like home, you’re probably drawn to clean, modern, and streamlined.

(For the record, I have plenty of Ikea sprinkled in my farmhouse/traditional home—my Billy Bookcase built-in is still a favorite!)

3. When you are shopping in a store with multiple types of home decor, which aisle makes your heart flutter with excitement? 

Picture yourself in a store like Hobby Lobby. Which display makes you stop and say, “Oh, I love that!”?

Noticing what consistently draws your eye will help solidify your style more than you think.

4. What HGTV shows do you like to watch?

We all tune in partly for the personalities, but think about the reveals that leave you saying: “Yes! I could live there.”

• Do you swoon over Joanna Gaines’ modern farmhouse?
• Or do you gravitate toward the colorful, contemporary vibe of Masters of Flip?

Paying attention to your favorites can give you hints about what you’ll enjoy living with day-to-day.

5. What home decor blogs and Instagram channels are you most drawn to?

The content you scroll through tells a story.

• Do you follow farmhouse bloggers?
• Minimalist influencers?
• Bohemian creators?

Take note of the accounts you come back to again and again—they reflect the styles that most resonate with you.

6. Where do you like to vacation?

Your favorite getaway spot might hold clues about your style.

• Do you relax best at the beach? Then you may love calm, airy, coastal tones.
• Do you prefer a bustling city? Bold colors, sparkle, and glam may be more your thing.

Years ago, Canadian designer Jane Lockhart used this exact idea on her show Color Confidential. She helped clients choose home colors by thinking about the places they felt most at ease. Genius!

Boldly be YOU!

At the end of the day, there are no wrong answers when it comes to decorating. The goal isn’t to fit into a box—it’s to create a home that reflects you.

As you experiment, gather, and tweak, your home will naturally become a place that makes your heart sing.

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