What's My Style?

Knowing what you want is half the battle. Get pointed in the right direction by translating your preferences into cabinetry using our style quiz.

Unsure of whether you’re marvelously modern or casually country? Answer just a few questions about your preferences outside the kitchen to discover what your in-the-kitchen picks should be:


1. Do you tend to shelve books in a:
Perfectly symmetrical manner with spines aligned
Hodgepodge way
Behind bookcase panels

2. Do you prefer the look of:
Flowery cursive writing
Simple, block print
Typed writing

3. Is your dream house a:
Contemporary urban loft
Quaint farmhouse
Elegant estate
Victorian home
Spanish mission

4. When it comes to metals, do you favor:
Brass
Stainless steel
Aged copper
Brushed nickel
Gold

5. Are you a fan of:
Ornate ornamentation
Tasteful accessorizing
Displayed collections
Total minimalism

6. If choosing a bouquet of flowers, would you purchase a:
Single Gerber daisy
Dozen roses
Wildflower mix

7. Would you rather buy furniture at:
An antique shop
IKEA
Ethan Allen

8. Which would you most like to own:
A leather sofa
An Oriental rug
An heirloom armoire
A farmhouse table
A wrought iron bed

9. Which would you choose for your bed:
Elegant floral bedspread
Geometric-patterned spread
Cream duvet
Quilt

10. Do you consider yourself?
Cutting edge
Up-to-date
Timeless
Classical
Relaxed

11. What vibe do you want your house to exude:
Design-conscious and hip
Homey and eclectic
Warm and European
Elegant/formal
Casually modern

12. When it comes to woods, do you favor the look of:
Birch
Antiqued wood
Cherry
Rough-hewn pine
I don’t enjoy the look of wood



Your score: 

Contemporary: You’re a thoroughly modern Millie who craves clean lines and minimal fuss. (12-19)
 Exposed beams, glass block, and concrete countertops are hip enough for your tastes. Consider frameless cabinetry for a sleek look, enhanced by a flat slab door style in melamine or stainless steel. When making your cabinet selection, choose details like geometric patterns; plain, clean lines; metal and glass accents; and elongated stainless steel pulls.

Transitional: Lean back and relax in a space that welcomes the modern but trades stainless steel for the natural. (20-32)
 Your tastes include the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired. Your sensitivity to materials and a natural setting meets with a contemporary bent in home styles like Mission, Prairie and Arts & Crafts. When making your cabinet selection, consider birch as a clean and modern wood species. Choose details like geometric forms, art glass, contrasting textures and lines, and forged and wrought iron pulls.

Country: Natural is the name of the game when it comes to your kitchen. (33-44)
Your home’s country charm can extend beyond a farmhouse design. From rustic Northwest mountain homes to New England cottages, the country style manifests itself in natural wood furnishings and handmade items. Look toward plank doors or simple paneled doors done in natural and rough-hewn woods like pine, alder or maple.

Old World: With a predilection for things past, you positively shine in the patina of age. (45-50)
 Elegance meets with antique European charm thanks to your Old World tastes. Consider using a beaded inset door; sand the corners of each door for a rounded, worn effect, enhanced by finger latches. The finish reigns supreme; painted cabinetry that displays antiquing, distressing, chaining, wormholing and cracking gives an authentic look of days past. Enhance the period’s furniture look with valance legs and flushed toes.


Traditional: Ever the style maven, your classic penchants call for the most elegant and traditional of designs. (50+)
A traditional kitchen calls for a traditional cabinet. Opt for a classic raised panel door style with extensive crown moulding at top. Rich woods like cherry and deep finishes add elegance, while adding ornate features such as mullion glass panels and carved valences emphasize timeless sophistication.