In today’s Bridget Beari Design Tip video, interior designer and color expert Susan Jamieson shows you how to find your decorating style and color palette. Look in your closet to discover starting points for designing a home that truly suits your unique personality. Susan is a classic-neutral!
My talk on the Bridget Beari Color Rules at the Rhome event was a roaring success! The audience was thrilled and that has fueled my enthusiasm for finishing my book on Color. The only thing I did not include in this talk was the Color Personality Quiz. Many in the audience were interested in taking this so I promised I would add it to the blog this week. Thanks to Renovation Style for the inspiration for this quiz.
Question #1: What room in your house is in need of a makeover?
A. Kitchen
B. Bathroom
C. Living Room
D. Bedroom
E. All of the Above
Question #2: What is your favorite comfort food?
A. Mac and cheese
B. Fried Chicken
C. Ice Cream
D. Soup and crusty bread
E. anything delivery
Question #3: What season makes you the happiest?
A. Spring
B. Fall
C. Winter
D. Summer
E. All year
Question #4: What is you guilty pleasure?
A. Flipping through magazines
B. Facebook and Twittering
C. Watching Reality TV
D. Singing in the Shower
E. Window Shopping
Question #5: What type of shoe best describes you?
A. Ballet Flat - small and delicate
B. Cowboy Boot - tough ass kicker
C. Loafer - classic
D. Tennis Shoe - comfy and worn in
E. Stiletto - sexy and wild
Question #6: Favorite past time activity?
A. Watching You Tube
B. Exercising
C. Gardening
D. Hot baths
E. Reading magazines
Question #7: Favorite Trip Destination?
A. Africa - safari
B. Italy - cooking classes
C. England - history
D. Mexico - Surf Camp
E. Any Beach- lounging
Question #8: If unexpected guests call to say they are coming in 2 days do you....?
A. Freak out and get nothing done
B. Get the house ready before doing anything else
C. Forget about it until 2 hours before they arrive
D. No worries the house is always ready
E. Thrilled - start cleaning and set up as you feel like it
If you answered with more A's:
Your color is "Red"
you love springtime but you are intense with a fun side
comfort and homey is your design style
mix red with tan for warmth and white for contrast
remember that red is a great accent color
Bridget Beari Designs - interior design
If you answered with more B's:
Your Color is "Orange"
you have a fiery fun side
you love food
mix orange with muted browns for a more natural look
pair with greens and lighter corals for warm look
balance hot colors with cool colors
Mona Ross Berman - interior design
If you answered with more C's:
Your Color is "Blue/Green"
you love nature and have a cool edge
you pick items that have a timeless nature
pair with pastels for a soft palette
mix with rich tones for a punch
Mona Ross Berman - interior design
If you answered with more D's:
Your Color is "Gray"
sophisticated and serene
you love a neutral palatte
you like adventure too
can go muted for a softer look or pair with jewel tones for a luxurious look
Kitchen from Traditional Home Magazine
If you answered with more E's:
Your Color is " Yellow"
fun, bohemian vibe
whimsical side
pair with oranges and citron for a warm look
pair with white and gray for graphic look
Bridget Beari Designs - interior design
Now that you know your color personality look around your own home and see if that color is represented. If not, you may want to start incorporating that color into your interiors. Have fun with color by experimenting with the BBD Color Rules and conquering your fear of color!