J.Fisher Interiors · Austin, Texas
Interior Design Style Quiz, Find Your Design Style in Six Questions
One of the first things new clients tell me is that they do not have a style. Almost all of them do. They just have not needed to put it into words before.
After more than two decades of designing homes, I can tell you that style is rarely a single label. It is a pattern in what you keep reaching for, and a few good questions will bring it out. So, what’s your design style? This interior design style quiz is the one I would give you over coffee. It takes about two minutes, and unlike most tests, there are no wrong answers.
What Is a Design Style?
A design style is a single, cohesive look that pulls together how a room functions, its color, texture, lighting and decor, so everything feels like it belongs. The finished result should also feel like a reflection of you.
Take the Interior Design Style Quiz
Pick the answer that feels most like home and keep a tally of your letters. If you are torn, picture the room you relax in, not the room you would show a guest.
- You walk into a room and exhale. What do you notice first?
- A. Open space and clean, uncluttered lines
- B. One sculptural chair with a strong silhouette
- C. Pale wood and soft daylight
- D. Layers of pattern, art and collected things
- E. Faded color and the patina of old furniture
- Which palette pulls you in?
- A. White, black and one confident block of color
- B. Olive, mustard, teak and burnt orange
- C. Warm whites with the occasional bold accent
- D. Jewel tones, mixed freely
- E. Dusty pastels and chalky neutrals
- Which piece would you build a living room around?
- A. A low, architectural sofa
- B. An iconic lounge chair from the 1950s
- C. A simple oak coffee table
- D. A vintage rug with a story behind it
- E. An antique mirror in a soft gilded frame
- Choose a surface to run your hand across.
- A. Smooth lacquer
- B. Oiled walnut
- C. Matte plaster
- D. Worn velvet
- E. Washed linen
- How do you feel about clutter?
- A. Everything has a place, and most of it is out of sight
- B. A few great pieces, with room around them
- C. Keep only what is useful or beautiful
- D. Clutter is a strong word. I prefer collection
- E. A little softness and imperfection makes a home
- How should the room feel at the end of the day?
- A. Clear and composed
- B. Confident and a little glamorous
- C. Calm and restored
- D. Inspired and far from ordinary
- E. Cozy and nostalgic
What Is My Interior Design Style? Your Result
Your highest score is your starting point.
Mostly A, Modern. Here, modern does not mean recent. It means a focus on function, open floor plans, clean lines and simple block color. See the key elements of modern interior design.
Mostly B, Midcentury Modern. You are drawn to the 1940s, 50s and 60s, with strong silhouettes, saturated color and signature pieces. The lines stay clean, but the shapes have real character.
Mostly C, Scandinavian. You want a minimal look and open space, softened by natural light. Black, white and pale wood do most of the work.
Mostly D, Bohemian. You like organic shapes, soft lighting, eclectic pieces and detailed pattern, in a broad and vivid palette. If your tally was nearly all Ds, read about maximalist interior design.
Mostly E, Soft Vintage. Think of this as a grown up shabby chic. Spaces stay light and airy, with a gentle palette, organic textures and an antique touch.
Split between two letters? That is often the best result. Let one style lead and let the other supply the surprise.
How to Find Your Interior Design Style Beyond the Quiz
A quiz starts the conversation, but three things will finish it.
Your signature pieces. These are your must haves, like a large piece of art or a farmhouse table you would never sell. Your style has to build around them.
Your colors. Think about which colors you love and how they make you feel. Then test them against those signature pieces, using our guide to choosing a color palette.
The reason behind every image you save. Look through magazines and ask what stopped you. Was it the texture, the scale, the light or the mood? That answer tells me far more than the picture does.
Turn Your Result Into a Finished Home
Your result tells you what you love. It cannot tell you how to make that work with your ceiling heights, your light and the way your family actually lives. That part is design.
Bring your letters to our first conversation. Our guide on how to brief your designer shows what else to bring, and our portfolio shows how different styles look in real homes.
As a luxury interior designer in Austin, I work across the city and the Hill Country, and nationwide through virtual interior design. Book a discovery call, tell me your result, and let’s find out what your home wants to be.