Find out whether you're more modern, traditional, eclectic or casual – then listen to home editor Virginie Martocq’s advice on easy ways to boost your personal style
By Emily Norris
Updated November 2, 2012
Is your home the best reflection of your taste? Find out whether you're more modern, traditional, eclectic or casual – then listen to home editor Virginie Martocq's advice on easy ways to boost your personal style.
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Question of 5
You really need to reupholster a worn out, yet favourite sofa for the living room. You have your eye on a bolt of:
Black leather
Classic blue and white damask
Wide beige and white ticking
Oversized orange and pink polka dot
Old friends have invited you out for dinner and dancing. From the closet you grab:
A boho-inspired wrap dress and vintage biker boots
A pencil skirt, crisp blouse and comfortable flats
Your favourite jeans with a tee and flip flops
A one-of-a-kind little black dress and heels
Your favourite gallery is having a sale on artwork. You end up buying a:
Black and white architectural etching
Brightly hued abstract oil
Acrylic beach scene
Pastoral watercolour
A table centerpiece is required for the dinner you are preparing for coworkers. You decide on:
A single oversized tropical leaf in a tall bamboo vase
A bunch of daisies in a white ceramic pitcher
Several mixed bunches of wildflowers plunked into mismatched tins
A dozen red roses in a cut glass bowl
For your birthday your mate wants to buy you a much-needed new chair. You tell him you'd love a:
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