We’re firm believers that the spaces in which we live, work, and play all say something about us.  If that wasn’t true, we’d just build the same boring square house with bland walls and cater-to-the-traditional-masses colors and finishes so many other builders offer.  While we don’t always have control over what our work environment looks and feels like, the places we choose to socialize in often are a reflection of the style of design and decor we like, or at least feel comfortable in. 

It’s undeniable that the vibe at Starbucks has contributed to its success with, from the music and lighting, to the interior design, decorating, and furnishings.  It all creates a cohesive atmosphere that complements the products they sell, all of which reflects the personality they project as a company, which in turn resonates with the personalities of the people who hang there.

Perhaps most reflective of our personality is our own living spaces, and unlike our work space, the home is where we do have some control in the look and feel.  It’s easy for nearly everyone to identify what they do and don’t like in design and decorating, but not everyone can pinpoint their own personal style, let alone communicate it.

No worries. 

Our friends at one of our favorite modern furniture stores, IO Metro, led us to a great find via their modern decor blog, Hello Metro.  They point us to a recent feature at Real Simple magazine‘s site, which divides decorating styles into four categories and runs you through a quiz that, through a few simple visual questions, will help you determine your “decorating personality.”

After going through a step-by-step visual survey, you’ll discover whether your decorative style is Sophisticated Classic, Cozy Casual, Vintage Eclectic, or Modern Graphic.

A beautiful example of Modern Graphic decorating from Real Simple

And if there’s any question lingering as to the decorative personality of our modern new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, you guessed it: Modern Graphic.