Coastal Style Assessment

Quiz Questions

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  When it comes to room balance you prefer a coastal style that is

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    Informal
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    Structured
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    Centered
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  Which color scheme do you prefer?

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    American Pride
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    Calm & Relaxing
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    Color Me Happy
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    Under the Sea
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    Barely There
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    Eclectic Rhythm
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  Which decoration appeals to you the most (select up to 2)

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    Painting
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    Lamp
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    Pillow
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    Fan
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    Rug
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    Mirror
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  Choose a Sofa (select up to 2)

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    Answer B
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    Answer F
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  Choose Floor Types you like (select up to 3)

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    Solid Color Tile
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    Hardwood
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    Area Rug
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    Patterned Tile
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    Luxury Vinyl
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    Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
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  I'd describe my favorite furniture choices as? (select up to 3)

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    Straight lines, sleek and sexy styles
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    Curvy arms and seat backs, super comfy
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    Well-worn, hand-me-down, antique or reclaimed 
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    DIY or Makeover of my own creation!
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    The latest trends
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    Classic and timeless pieces are best
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  Choose a Pillow (select up to 2)

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  My Welcome Mat is 

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    Answer A
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Quiz Outcomes

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  Transitional Coastal Style

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  You're a semi-formal decorator and your wardrobe reflects your interior design style. Not too flashy, not conservative. You favor reliable pieces that go with anything and stand the test of time. Transitional Coastal Style is a combination of traditional and contemporary styles. It mixes dark wood and white, bright accents, contemporary art, and large windows. This style relies on a foundation of what's worked in home design for years plus the latest trends. The good news for you: You'll always be able to add the latest furnishings, fixtures and accessories to update your home's decor without a crazy overhaul. And your home will look fabulous.
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  Beach Cottage Style

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  You are a toes in the sand beach person at heart! Beach Cottage design is casual, comfy and inviting. Your style features kid and pet-friendly furnishings, neutral and pastel colors, worn and aged looks, and mixed finishes. A bit of distressed furniture doesn't scare you! To add "Shabby" Cottage elements you'll DIY reclaimed finds into something one-of-a-kind and fabulous. Patterns are often subtle, and soft goods, like pillows and bed covers, have a feminine twist. You're not afraid to yard sale for treasures. If you lean "Boho" your Beach Cottage will tone down the Bohemian color vibe a bit and replace it multiple prints in less vibrant tones. Add trendy washed out area rugs and some eclectic accessories . IS THIS YOU? Barefoot, easy-going and Friday evening Margaritas!
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  Coastal Farmhouse Style

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  You love the salty worn look of a beachside cottage. And the popular farmhouse design has stolen your design heart. Can these two styles live as one? Yes! Welcome to the mash-up called Coastal Farmhouse. Your ideal beach house evokes an easy, breezy, casual feeling that is welcoming and unfussy. It features lots of bright, open and airy spaces. The muted and muddy color palette is drawn from the colors and textures of nature — sand, water, seagrass and morning to evening skies. With the addition of distressed, rustic and vintage elements of Farmhouse you'll create a home style that is both beach-worthy and trendy. Your personality shines with accessories like beachcombing finds (sea shells, sea glass, driftwood, roping), weathered wood signage, and iconic coastal items that you've purchased or DIYed. The similarities of two of the most popular styles — Coastal and Farmhouse — make mixing and matching elements easy. The result is a comfortable home where everyone is welcome to put up their feet and relax.
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  Nautical Style

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  With or without a sailing ship you love the seafarer's style of Navy blue, crisp stripes, sailing memorabilia and marine life motifs in art and accessories. The Nautical Style color palette features deep blue hues offset by bright whites. You love natural wood tones, white furniture, and ocean-inspired accents that are at the helm of this sophisticated and tasteful design. Hamptons Style, a twist on Nautical, is known for subtle seaside palettes. You're drawn to patterned cushions or curtains in similar hues such as blue or grey. Wall paint tends to be white which accentuates over-sized furniture, classic striped curtains, and nautical inspired accents. Nantucket Style is the New England version of Nautical decor. Its influence, in color palette and accessories is borrowed from the Atlantic Ocean that surrounds the Cape Cod islands, with nods to the fishing and whaling history. You're attracted to uncluttered rooms and easy living furnishings. The exterior likely features cedar shake siding, slate roofs and granite cobblestone walkways. You're comfortable mixing and matching elements of these variations of the classical Nautical Style to create a home that is sea-worthy and personal.
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  Key West Style

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  You love the signature breezy style of Key West. Whether you lean a bit Old Town with British Colonial influences or drawn to bright Caribbean colors pulled from a parrot's feathers, the vibe of the tiny island is one of a year 'round tropical beach party. And you want to bring that vacation feeling in to your every day home. Key West style is rich in textures. Consider adding large lush tropical plants (real or faux palm fronds), woven ceiling fans (indoors or covered porch), accent furnishings (side tables, lamps, chests, chairs, coffee tables, headboards, trunks) in bamboo, rattan, or dark wood, Bahama shutters as an architectural accent, hammocks and iconic accessories like a mounted Sailfish, conch shells, posters, and bright wall art. This style speaks to a personality that is fun, care-free and knows the value of a good time-out! While you might not able to be on island time every day, you can create that easy way of life in your home to enjoy all year. (image credit: Bender & Associates Architects on houzz)
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  Mediterranean Coastal Style

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  You love the romantic and glamorous aesthetics of the most loved Southern European countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. You’re attracted to the sun-baked colors of Italy, the vibrancy of Spain, the spice palette of Morocco and the aquatic freshness of Greece. While exterior Mediterranean design may be a stretch to achieve for where you live, the interior style can be adapted to your personal tastes. Bring in the colors, fabrics, furnishings and accessories most closely associated with the region you love -- perhaps from your travels? Mediterranean Coastal style revolves around light and warm tones. The use of natural materials such as ceramics and terra cotta, heavy woods with carved detailing, ornate wrought iron and cotton fabrics is common. Accent pieces and soft goods, like textured pillows, in complementary colors and patterns, are an easy way to add a taste of Mediterranean to your coastal style home.