Tuesday, February 23, 2010

What's your style?

According to sproost.com my style is pretty evenly spread across 3 categories, which doesn't surprise me one bit.  I like a lot of different styles and I like to mix them together.  However, rustic revival is definitely my go to  look, I love texture and light colors.

38%  Rustic Revival
38%  Nantucket
24%  Southwest

Take this quiz on sproost.com

Rustic Revival


Rustic Revival

You can take kid out of the country but you can't take the country out of the kid... or is your theme "you can take the kid out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the kid?" Either way you play it, you are one of the unique individuals who loves a mix of modern and country. The clean lines of the modern softened by rustic /vintage elements is the perfect mix in your mind. And can we blame you? You've taken the best aspects of two popular designs and mixed them in a manner that appeals young and old alike. A subtle background of white or light colors provides a nice canvas for all the wonderful flea market, eBay or garage sale finds as well as the classic modern pieces that you love.

Materials

The material palette for urban country runs the gamut because of the two extremes being mixed. On the countryside you see a lot of wood, woven rope, canvas and linen, rustic metals and wrought iron, cowhide and vintage leather. On the more modern side, you see acrylic, satin and polished nickel and chrome, glass, faux fur, refined leather, fiberglass and sleek woods. It's the mixing of these elements that makes the style work so well. Seagrass and other natural woven materials are often used for floor coverings. Concrete and natural wood floors are very popular, and work really well together.

Colors

When it comes to color, think light, casual and airy. White, pale gray or beige, khaki and sage; all of these colors make nice, subtle backdrops for Urban Country style. Think of the colors of natural linen, concrete, and if you'd like to go dark, use the dark brownish-black of iron or the deep burnt orange of rust. The key is to keep the spaces feeling open (go modern!) and yet warm (yay for rustic!), and by going light on the walls and major pieces and more color on the accents and accessories you can achieve this mix really well.


Rustic Revival

Rustic Revival

Rustic Revival

Rustic Revival

7 comments:

  1. 40% Rustic Revival
    30% Southwestern Style
    30% Zen Style

    Looks like architects form around the world get similar results.

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  2. But what if you have 8 foot ceilings? A white federal style 2 story 1947 house with rooms having 8 foot ceilings, how can you pull off this great look? ..white paint, clean windows, stripes.....?

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  3. 38% Nantucket Style
    38% Classic
    24% Southwestern Style

    And I would totally agree! Great link and I am loving your blog!

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  4. 38% Nantucket Style
    38% Rustic Revival
    24% Cottage Chic

    ...and I was surprised...but i think it might be true! Love the pics...keep them coming!

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  5. 60% Rustic Revival
    20% Classic
    20% French Eclectic

    I disagree with this; French Eclectic is probably my favorite.

    Do you think the prevalence of rustic revival reflects Pottery Barn's saturation of the home furnishings market?

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  6. 43% Vintage Modern
    43% Rustic Revival
    14% Nantucket Style

    I think its right! I love vintage modern!

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