Winter Design Style Quiz: Discover Your Winter Aesthetic
Find the winter style you'd love to cozy up with.
Decorating for winter is one way to boost your mood after the holidays are over. You'll want to combat the cooler temps and darker days with all of the cozy trappings of plush textiles, flickering candles, and chic wintry shades.
If you're not sure how to style your home for the season, our design style quiz will help you find the winter aesthetic that feels most like you.
What Is Your Winter Aesthetic?
Jot down the letter that corresponds with your choice and at the end you'll tally up how many of each letter you've chosen to see which winter aesthetic best suits your personal style.
1. Curate Your Winter Color Palette
Your Winter Aesthetic Results
Take a peek at your notes and count up how many of each letter you've picked. Then find your results below:
Mostly A's
Mostly B's
Mostly C's
Mostly D's
Mostly A's: Settling Into a Rustic Cabin
Your style isn't complete without weathered wood finishes, rich textiles, and the sound of a crackling fire. Lean into the coziness of rustic style by pairing rugged, natural textures like stone, wood, and metal with softer materials like woven rugs, textured throw pillows and blankets, and faux fur accents. Warm up the floor with a sheepskin throw, or switch out your bedding to incorporate cozy flannel sheets.
Your style lands somewhere between traditional glam and sleek contemporary. You're drawn to metallic finishes, moody hues, and luxe materials. To achieve your winter aesthetic, look for ways to heighten the drama and up the elegance. Cue the faux fur throws, sculptural candlesticks, and chic accent lighting to create a stylish escape from the cold.
Your style is effortless and eclectic, leaning on layered patterns, textured textiles, and warm hues to brighten up colder days. You aren't afraid of incorporating colors into a nearly neutral palette, and thriving houseplants keep your space grounded even if there isn't much fresh greenery outside your window. Think of easy ways to bring sunny warmth to your space like chunky-knit throw blankets, high-pile rugs, or amber-colored accent lighting to ward off any winter blues.
Your style is pared-back and packed full of clean lines, refreshing colors, and clear intentionality. Minimalism doesn't need to be cold – it can actually be quite the opposite. Pile on layers of woven throws and soothing neutrals, and find simple ways to incorporate a bit of nature like a leafy eucalyptus garland or a vase full of trimmed branches. Swap out your bedding for heavier fabrics that will keep you warm, such as a smooth velvet duvet cover or a soft cotton quilt.
Tip!
Looking for more winter inspo? Read our guide 20 Winter Decor Ideas to Bring Cheer to Your Home to find more ways to decorate for winter.
