What’s your decorating style?

Mid Century/rétro - You can tell an authentic Eames chair from a reproduction at a glance. A chrome bar cart stocked with all the cocktail essentials stirs your inner mixologist. You prefer succulent plants to overly feminine flowers. In fact, you like them so much they can be found everywhere in your home, growing in hand-painted stoneware pots. You feel most comfortable surrounded by furnishings from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and are drawn to designer items of that era from the US, Scandinavia or other parts of Europe. Your design inspirations include: The TV series Mad Men and the Québec film C.R.A.Z.Y.; designers Eero Saarinen, the Eames brothers, Hans Wegner and Serge Mouille; and Expo 67 memorabilia, which you collect avidly. How to make it work: Look for timeless pieces made from natural materials such as rosewood, teak, sandstone or terracotta, as well as felt and cotton fabrics. Metallic accents are perfect, and you have a couple of choices: matte brass and copper finishes, or, alternatively, bright chrome. When it comes to choosing patterns, go for geometric shapes, wavy lines or Marimekko-inspired floral prints. You’ll fall in love with stores like EQ3, Hamster, West Elm and Prunelle.ca.

Glamour/girly - You have never met a herringbone or shag rug you didn’t like. Your home looks like a lifestyle magazine cover, with carefully selected furnishings, thoughtfully displayed collectibles, and tables laden with design books, flowers and candles. You’re on top of all the latest trends and have a flair for... flair! Interior design is your passion, and you approach home décor the way a fashionista treats her wardrobe. That’s why your living space is in constant flux—new items are always finding their way through your front door, while older pieces are consigned to the nearest second-hand store. Flowers are your special weakness, especially peonies! Your design inspirations include: The TV series Gossip Girl (a major influence!); and any and all interior design shows. Your absolute favourite cities are Paris and New York, where you seek inspiration at outdoor cafes, sipping lattes or caramel macchiatos. How to make it work: Go for bright textures like glossy paint, and choose streamlined furnishings with mirrored surfaces. For example, a Parsons table covered in white lacquer is the perfect accent piece. To add a splash of feminine colour, accessorize your furnishings with real or artificial flower bouquets. Why not indulge in a set of monogrammed bath and hand towels to add a touch of glamour to your bathroom! Your go-to stores include: Buk & Nola, HomeSense, Vestibule and Anthropologie.

Minimaliste - Your colour palate is dominated by white and ecru (which you usually hasten to paint white). Your high-quality furnishings are extremely well made, although only a select few are displayed throughout your living space, in keeping with your home’s Zen-like simplicity. You’re allergic to clutter, and your sleek kitchen cabinets—unimpeded by superfluous elements like handles—leave no room for knickknacks. Marie Kondo is your guru and you follow her advice to the letter. Your design inspirations include: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon; designers John Pawson and Deborah Berke; Japanese gardens; and Scandinavian design. How to make it work: Choose furnishings designed specifically for your living space. When it comes to your walls, keep things neutral, allowing the natural wood of your furniture to give your home an effortless warmth. Get rid of any unnecessary items and focus only on the essentials. Minimalist architecture maximizes window-space and eschews decorative design elements such as crown mouldings, visible banisters or highly ornamented doors. You’ll find what you're looking for in stores such as Kastella, EQ3 or Mobilier de Gaspé.

Chic industriel - Your kitchen is the heart and soul of your loft and you readily invest in top-of-the line home and cooking appliances—all gas-powered, of course. Your bathroom has the look and feel of a Finnish sauna, with its utilitarian and nature-inspired design. You’re attracted to 1920s German Bauhaus, but you have a real passion for designs inspired by the technologies of the Industrial Revolution. In your home, function and purpose reign supreme, and you avoid frivolous accessories like throws, faux-fur cushions, or coffee tables piled with trays of candles and books. Your design inspirations include: The films A Clockwork Orange and Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times; designers Walter Gropius and Tom Dixon; the Eiffel Tower; and the city of Amsterdam. How to make it work: When it comes to walls, ceilings and floors, choose materials such as concrete, stone, red brick or untreated wood. Your colour scheme should include blacks, whites and coppers (especially caramel or espresso hues), interspersed with a few well-chosen primary colour accents. Go for furnishings and accessories that remind you of the Eiffel Tower—think metal, rivets and pipes—and invest in some large-scale light fixtures to fill the vast space between your furniture and your 14-foot ceiling. As for where to shop, you’ll definitely want to check out Bois & Cuir, Lambert & Fils, l’Usine, Mà Mobilier and Urban Barn.

Éclectique - You have a real sense of adventure! Old and new furnishings, bright and neutral colours, vibrant wallpaper and varied textures—if it brings you joy, it will find a place in your home. You have a unique personality and you're not afraid to let it shine. You also have an artistic side, which can be seen in the objets d’art and travel souvenirs sprinkled throughout your living space. You’re a regular at flea markets and you can’t imagine life without colour. You're all about taking risks. After all, decorating should be fun! Your design inspirations include: EVERY Wes Anderson film (including your favourites, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Grand Budapest Hotel); the book Damask & Dentelle – 300 Tips for a Perfectly Imperfect Home, published in Québec by Éditions Cardinal; and designers Kelly Wearstler and Celerie Kemble. How to make it work: To avoid overloading your living space or descending into kitsch, do an inventory of your furniture and then make a plan. Your décor should be playful and personal, but it should also tell a story. Sell or give away any furniture or accessories that have outlived their usefulness (or are downright broken!), and invest in items that truly inspire you. Don’t hesitate to mix textures and patterns, but stick to the “rule of five” in each room. Your favourite stores include: V de V Home, Boutique M, Zone.

Romantique/rustique - Your home has the look of a French farmhouse, with all the warmth and style that implies. Linen is your fabric of choice—both for your blue and white striped table napkins and your crisp and cool bed sheets. Your couch has been nominated for the “world’s comfiest sofa” award more than once. Not surprising, considering it’s extra deep and stuffed with goose down! You enjoy sipping tea from your grandmother’s vintage china, and no one can match your skills when it comes to knitting scarves and oversized sweaters. You love displaying freshly picked flowers from your own garden throughout your home, in miniature Mason jars or old milk bottles. Your design inspirations include: The films It’s Complicated with Meryl Streep and Rear Window with Grace Kelly; the shabby-chic look and its design guru, Rachel Ashwell; the Loire Valley, with its quaint farmhouses; and the Eastern Townships. How to make it work: One word: patina! Add patina to your furniture, your kitchen cabinets and even to fabrics throughout your home. In this case, you’re striving for imperfection. Redo your furnishings with chalk paint to achieve a worn, well-used look, and sand down edges and corners. Finish with a wax coating from the same brand. Some stores you will want to visit: Piorra Maison, Aube Créations, Campagne Urbaine, Brunelli, Montauk Sofa, Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids.