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We’re wrapping up our list of design styles today—if you missed the first part of the list, check out yesterday’s post here.

Modern. Does your room look like a page from an IKEA catalogue? Are you a fan of clean lines and solid colors? If so, it sounds like you have a modern aesthetic. You like innovative and sleek designs, and despise clutter and busy patterns. Look for metal, black, and white furniture, in addition to smaller pieces in one or two accent colors.

Funky. What’s that on your wall… a street sign? Did you make a stool out of an overturned trashcan? Well congratulations, you’re the very definition of funk. You like coming up with innovative new uses for old items, in addition to finding pieces of furniture and decorations that make people do a double take. Just remember, it’s better to have a handful of really cool things than way too many sort of cool things.

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Whether you’re redecorating your home or simply replacing a specific piece of furniture, it’s important to shop in accordance with your style. Your style — or design aesthetic — is the quality that ties all of your furniture together, even more than color, texture, or materials. It makes home feel like home, and tells all of your guests a little something about you.

Take a look at the following common styles and see which one sounds like you.

Traditional. Does the idea of a Victorian-style loveseat excite you? What about a hand-carved vanity and mirror? If so, you probably prefer traditional items — those pieces featuring shapes and textures that have been around since the 19th century (or earlier). Shopping for this style might sound expensive, but with antique shops and a little elbow grease, anything is possible!

Retro. Like traditional, retro style furnishings are a blast from the past, although their origin is not so distant. Retro pieces come from the 60s and 70s and might include platform beds on sale, diner-style kitchen sets, and shag carpeting. For a really cool set up, throw in a vintage record player!

This is only the first half the list — check back tomorrow for part two.

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