Style Finder

Below are some clever ways to transform your room into a style that better fits your personality. To use this matrix, choose a room element on the left, and find your style across the top.

	Formal Traditional	Country Casual	Modern Contemporary	Eclectic
Floorings	wood parquet patterned wood textured tile	wide planked wood stenciled wood tile	vinyl tile large smooth ceramic tile cork	rugs carpet wood tile
Countertops	solid surface granite butcher block	wood butcher block soapstone tile (European country) solid surface	stainless high gloss granite high gloss solid surface cement bright colors, black	laminate solid surface tile granite wood
Appliances	solid surface granite butcher block	wood butcher block soapstone tile (European country) solid surface	stainless high gloss granite high gloss solid surface cement bright colors, black	laminate solid surface tile granite wood
Lighting	decorative pewter brass with crystal milk glass or satin glass shades	iron, pewter tin simple lines and styles fabric shades	polished chrome nickel polished black colored glass fun, unique shades track lighting	brass pewter iron glass
Hardware	bright brass or pewter porcelain and brass combination mixing pulls and knobs	iron pewter ceramic, painted patterns wood	polished black or chrome unique or geometric shapes molded color knobs	brass pewter ceramic wood
Walls	patterned wall covering textured plaster raised panel or framed wainscott	warm painted colors small patterned wall covering textured painted walls bead & v-groove paneling	brightly painted bright white glass block	painted, smooth or textured wallcovering
Ceiling	cross beamed & crown molding painted embossed tin panels sculptured rosettes around decorative ceiling fixture	plain painted ceilings painted or natural tin panels	open with metal or wood beams vaulted smooth	open with beams vaulted painted, smooth or textured
Fabric	brocade chintz large floral patterns velvets, heavy materials	gingham checks patchwork quilts rough woven textures	geometric patterns shiney satin materials leather	leather patterns, geometric or floral
Accessories	symetrical positioning flo blue or gold trim place set. matching cannisters fine polished brass or pewter	pottery quilts baskets wrought iron	glass tables smooth, clean lined upholstery geometric vases	collections wicker or rattan glass throw pillows
Home Stores	Henredon	Ethan Allen	Donghia Ikea	Pottery Barn Crate and Barrel Pier One