Design a House and We'll Guess How Old You Are!

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Design a House and We'll Guess How Old You Are!
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About This Quiz

We're challenging you to build your dream home! Just about everyone has, at one point or another in their lives, dreamed of having their very own place. A place that was made to all their specifications. A two-story Dutch Colonial? Check! Stainless steel appliances? Check! Marble counter tops? Check! A clawfoot tub? Check! We're challenging you to do just this: design your very own house, and in return, we'll tell you how old you are judging by your aesthetic preferences. 

Will your design style say that you're in your early 20s when all that concerns you is how expensive things are and look? Will it reveal that you're in your 30s when you're still worried about style but also a little bit of comfort? Will your choices show that you're in your 40s when you're finally comfortable and almost ready to settle down? Or will your tastes label you a 50-year-old: someone who has seen the world and may just be prepared to see it through the comfort of their built-with-love, comfortable, and cozy home? Settle into your favorite chair and dive into this design quiz to find out if we can correctly guess your age! 

Which style of home do you like most?
A brick ranch
A farmhouse
A split level
A tiny home

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What material would you use for your kitchen countertops?
Marble
Granite
Tile
Glass

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Will your home have hardwood floors or carpeting?
My house will have carpeting.
It will have both.
It will have hardwood floors.
It will have sustainable bamboo flooring.

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How many bedrooms does your home need to have?
Two
Four or more
One
Three

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Which room of your home do you spend the most time in?
My office
My basement
My bedroom
My kitchen

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Do you require an outdoor kitchen?
I would love an outdoor kitchen.
Space for a grill is good enough
It doesn't need a kitchen, but an extra refrigerator is a good idea.
That's too frivolous for me.

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What luxury feature would you have in your bathroom?
A Jacuzzi tub
A separate shower room
Heated floors
A self-composting toilet

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Where would your dream home be located?
On a beach
In the mountains
In a forest
In the suburbs

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What would you do with a spare room?
It would be my office.
it would be a playroom.
It would be a bar.
It would be a crafting space.

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How many cars does your garage need to hold?
Two cars
Three cars
It doesn't need to hold any cars.
It needs to hold one car.

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What is your current housing situation like?
I rent.
I need a bigger house.
I live with my parents.
I am looking to downsize.

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Do you need space for a garden?
I need a little garden space.
That's a good idea.
I don't have a green thumb.
I would love a huge garden.

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What kind of heating would your home have?
Gas heat
Electric heat
I don't know anything about heating types.
Geothermal

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Who would do your home repairs?
I would hire someone.
I would do it myself.
It depends on the repair.
I have handy friends and family.

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How many bathrooms do you require?
Three
Two
One
One and a half

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Which word best sums up your decorating style?
Rustic
Nautical
Modern
Minimalist

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What sort of wall treatment would you like in your bedroom?
Wallpaper
Shiplap
I want velvet walls.
Paint

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Which best describes the entrance to your dream home?
Huge porch
Mud room
Foyer with giant chandelier
Double door entrance

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Would you like to have a solarium?
They are too much maintenance.
I think that's a great idea.
What's a solarium?
My house won't be big enough for that.

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What special feature do you need for your pets?
An extra room
A doggie door
A cat enclosure
A large wall for an aquarium

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Could you live in a tiny home?
I could live anywhere.
I prefer larger homes.
I'm not opposed to trying it.
It's the dream!

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Which landscaping feature would you most like to have?
A privacy fence
A koi pond
A pool
A gazebo

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How important are closets to you?
I need a dozen of them.
Every room needs a closet.
They aren't all that important.
Storage is everything.

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Which feature would you add to your kitchen?
A farmhouse sink
A smart refrigerator
An island bar
Low flow faucets

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Where would you shop for house building supplies?
Lowe's
A local hardware store
Outlet stores
The Home Depot

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What kind of rug would you put in your den?
A geometric rug
A shag rug
A bearskin rug
A cowhide rug

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Which word describes your budget for a new home?
Modest
Average
Limitless
Small

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Which kitchen appliance is most important in your life?
A stove
A microwave
A blender
A trash compactor

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What feature would you add to your living room?
I'd add a hideaway television.
I'd add huge windows.
I'd add extra plush carpeting.
I'd add a hideaway bed.

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How will you celebrate your new home?
I'll take my family out for dinner.
I'll have champagne with my spouse.
I'll throw a party.
I'll spend my first night decorating by myself.

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