What the Inside of Your Home Says About You
Everyone has a personal style which they express in different ways. The way we dress says a lot about us, as does the way we talk, the way we keep our work space, and many other things. However, perhaps no other thing speaks as loudly about us, our style, and our personality as the inside of our home. Our interior design and the way we keep and decorate our home is a physical reflection of who we really are inside. In this sense, your home reflects your personality, your life, and your memories. Here are a few common design schemes, and what they might say about your personality type.
Modern Design
If you have decorated in a sleek, modern style, using modern furniture and cool accents, you are more than likely a no-nonsense person who is just as interested in function as you are in form. You are very well-organized and prone to be a perfectionist who excels at anything you start. Your home decor consists of leather Italian furniture, chrome accents, and dark, highly polished woods. Your walls are painted in neutral colors and are highlighted with mirrors and discreet splashes of modern art. Your home is clean and well-maintained, so that it is always ready to receive guests, whom you enjoy having over often.
What the inside of your home says about you:
You are organized, professional, and well-mannered. You put thought into things, and aim to do as well as you can in all aspects of your life. You have an active social life and think that life is better when your family and friends are involved in it.
Shabby Chic
Those who decorate their home in shabby chic style are generally romantics at heart. Rather than use modern furniture or sleek, Italian furniture, these types of people decorate using pastel colors and washed-out printed fabrics. Light blues, greens, and pale yellows are often in the palette for this style. If you decorate in this style then you generally have wooden white-washed furniture, often of the wicker variety. Thrown pillows abound, and seascapes are the general accent decor. Candles in silver and ceramic holders are usually scattered around. Your home evokes a coziness which might be found in a quaint artist’s retreat in the European countryside.
What the inside of your home says about you:
More than likely you are female and a romantic at heart. You are a born nurturer and probably have pets, whom you love very much.
Charming Country
Country home decor involves a combination of popular trends and home-grown family arrangements. Their interior design is often a reflection of the crafts their kids have created. Instead of sleek, modern furniture, they may have sturdy furniture covered in heavy tweeds or cloth that is easy to clean (especially if there is a baby in the house!). Although deep in their hearts they may long for a more contemporary interior design, they go with what works for the family. Artwork consists of framed pieces done by the children and framed family photos line the stairwell. The kitchen is usually the largest room in the house and opens into the living room. Large, airy windows that give a good view of the yard are in these homes.
What the inside of your home says about you:
You are friendly and humble in origin. Children and animals are equally welcome in your home, and you don’t mind bending the rules if it means fun for the family.
Cast-Off Bachelor
You can’t leave out the basic bachelor pad. This is generally an apartment that is decorated with cast-off furniture from Mom and Dad. Neighbors and other relatives may have contributed furnishings as well. Here you’ll find some nice pieces that have seen a little wear-and-tear, alongside pieces made from milk crates and bean bags. The dishes are probably piled in the sink, but you can rest assured the latest electronics will inhabit the wall and the living room. There may not even be a couch, but there will be a large-screen TV gracing the living room.
What the inside of your home says about you:
You are either still in college or you have recently graduated. You enjoy hanging out with your friends and you are probably male. You’ll settle down soon, either when you get a promotion at work or meet that lucky lady who has a more refined sense of interior design.
Perhaps you feel what your home says about you is not who you really are. In that case, change things up so that your home speaks out about you. Consider hiring a professional and telling him or her who you really are and what you want out of your home decor. An experienced interior design firm can listen to you and design a home that reflects your aesthetic tastes and desires. If you decide to re-do the room or rooms of your house on your own, surround yourself with colors, objects, and furniture that makes you and your family feel good. Don’t worry about creating a space that matches a magazine layout, worry about creating a space that you like and which accurately reflects who you are.