Design a Bedroom and We'll Tell You How Old Your Soul Is

Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

How would you design your perfect bedroom? During this quiz, pretend like you have an unlimited amount of money to spend to make your dream bedroom. The way you put it together will drop subtle clues about the age of your soul! You might not realize it, but some of your tastes come from your soul's experience in the world before it inhabited your body.

As you go through the quiz, think of it as an extension of your soul's journey. By choosing the things that speak most strongly to you, we'll be able to pick up on your soul's vibe.

For instance, a love of Tudor style furniture might indicate that your soul dates back to 1500s England. If you tend to favor IKEA everything, your soul may be in its infancy. Perhaps you love stonework more than you can possibly explain. Your soul might date back to the height of the Roman Empire. If you really want animal skins and furs covering every possible surface, your soul might go back to the Ice Age!

So let's go to the imaginary hardware store and furniture outlet, and find out how you'd design your perfect bedroom!

What kind of bed would your bedroom have?

Sleigh bed

Canopy bed
Platform bed

Waterbed

What sort of window treatments would you use?

Drapes

Curtains
Vertical blinds

Electronic screens

What kind of flooring would your bedroom have?

Carpet

Slate
Bamboo

Tiles

How big does your closet need to be?

It should be as big as my room.

It should be half the size of my room.
A simple wardrobe is fine.

It should be the biggest room in the house.

How many chairs would you have in your bedroom?

1

2
3

4+

Would your bedroom have a sofa?

No, it would have a chaise lounge.

It would have a day bed.
I would have a love seat in my room.

I would totally have a sofa.

Which is the most stylish type furniture?

Tudor style

Victorian style
Mid-Century Modern

'90s Ikea

Where are you most likely to shop for furniture for your new room?

Furniture stores

Wayfair.com
Flea markets

Antique shops

Where would you place an accent color?

Pillows

Flowers
Wallpaper

Rugs

What would you place on your nightstand?

A lamp

Candles
Flowers

Clock

Would your bedroom have a fireplace?

No

Maybe a gas fireplace
I would have a wood-burning fireplace.

It would have a gorgeous potbellied stove.

What kind of television would you have in your room?

I would have a disappearing television.

I would have a flatscreen.
I would a television in my vanity mirror.

I don't want a television in my room.

Would you have any houseplants in your room?

I prefer my plants to be outdoors.

I might have one or two.
It will resemble a jungle.

I prefer plastic plants.

What will you spend the most time doing in your newly designed bedroom?

Sleeping

Reading
Watching TV

None of your business

Do you prefer quilts or comforters?

I prefer duvets.

I like comforters more.
I like quilts much better.

I prefer a crocheted blanket.

Would your linens have a high thread count?

I don't know anything about that stuff.

It would have a thread count of at least 1,800.
I want the highest thread count possible.

It would need to be at least a 3,000 thread count.

What color family will you use to decorate your room?

Pastels

Jewel tones
Neutrals

Bright colors

Will you share your room with anyone?

It will be mine, all mine!

I will share with my dog.
My partner will share it with me.

I might have a few guests...

Would you have a separate shower and tub in the master bathroom?

I prefer a claw foot tub.

I like them to be an all in one unit.
I would love a separate shower stall.

I want a room that includes a shower, steam, bath and sauna.

Which word best sums up your design style?

Rustic

Industrial
Boho Chic

Modern

Would your bedroom have a door to the outside?

It would have lovely french doors.

I would have a balcony.
I would not like a door to the outside.

It will open up to the garden.

Will you have a bidet in the master bath?

A what?

That's a good idea!
Yes

No

What size bed will you place in your room?

King

Queen
California King

Full

What kind of rugs will you have on the floor?

Bearskin

Sheepskin
Rag rugs

I won't have rugs in my bedroom.

What might you hang on your walls?

Old movie posters

Naughty paintings
Pictures of family

Expensive artwork

Will you add candles to your bedroom?

Candles really set the atmosphere.

I'm too afraid I would burn the room down.
I think decorative candles are a nice touch.

I would prefer old oil lamps.

What will you place at the end of your bed?

Television

Memory chest
Bench

Dresser

How much storage will you need for your shoes?

I need a little space.

I need a whole wall.
I need a shoe closet.

I think they will all fit under the bed.

Will your bedroom have a skylight?

I love skylights!

What's a skylight?
I don't like light in the morning.

I prefer larger windows.

What floor will your bedroom occupy?

Penthouse

Basement
1st or 2nd story

3rd story

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