Decorating Style

I saw this on a friends blog and thought I'd try it out... pretty interesting actually... to try it yourself, www.sproost.com. I'm not sure I agree with everything is says - maybe when the kids are older and I'm not as afraid of things (including the kids) breaking!!!

My results:

style - ARTS and CRAFTS
You tend to prefer simple to ornate and natural materials over man-made. Warm tones found in wood and brass make you feel comfortable, and good craftsmanship excites you like nothing else. You enjoy patterns that highlight our natural surround sings such as plants and trees. You prefer rectilinear forms and straight lines, however you love to find intricate details (ooooh, stained glass!) where you least expect it.

Materials
The furniture that you are drawn to usually features exposed wood framing in rectilinear shapes with upholstery in natural materials like leather of simple fabrics that highlight function and comfort. What is most important is showing off the natural beauty of the wood and exposing the amazing craftsmanship that went into a beautiful piece of furniture. Accent pieces and rugs bring in ornamentation and color and stained glass lampshades are often found sprinkled throughout. The light fixtures that speak to you are framed in hammered copper or burnished brass. They combine simple geometric designs with elements of nature such as trees, flowers (and the occasional dragonfly!)

Colors
Color plays an important role in completing the look for you Arts and Crafts enthusiasts. If you live in an Arts and Craft style home you will most likely see a good deal of wood paneling as well as dramatic, linear moldings around the doors and the windows. For those of you who prefer a lighter, almost airy atmosphere, you will paint these elements white and the walls around them in tones of beiges, greens or blues. Alternatively, those of you who prefer a darker, cozier feeling will leave the wood natural and paint the walls in darker versions of those popular colors found in nature. Another way that you love to bring in color is through the use of stencils or wallpaper that are reminiscent of the beautiful forms and colors you find in natural settings.

Space Planning
When it comes to arranging rooms you prefer it when the interior mimics the environment. The transition between rooms, as well as between indoors and outdoors, is almost seamless. If your home doesn't easily allow this you attempt to bring the outdoors inside - the use of wood throughout all the furniture is very important. However, the contrast between the heaviness of the wood and the lightness of glass is key in your layouts.