Pop Quiz! What’s Your Vibe?  

Home Style + Personality

There’s no place like home — but we’ll go a step further to say there’s no place like your home. Deeply individual, a home is so much more than walls and windows, but can be a true reflection of the people who live inside it. Just as certain styles of architecture emphasize particular features, materials + functionality, these characteristics can also reflect your lifestyle, values + goals. The way you interact with your home, as well as the design elements you prefer and atmosphere you crave, all point to the home style – and neighborhood – that may best fit your personality.

Intrigued? Here’s a home style study guide — let’s see what it means for you!

Traditional Homes: Classy + Cool

Traditional encompasses a broad range of homes with classic, timeless design elements. Styles like Colonial, Cape Cod or Tudor likely come to mind. Traditional homes emphasize comfort, familiarity + conventional aesthetics, drawing inspiration from historical European + American architecture. Traditional homes evoke warmth, history, and stability — appealing to those who like design that transcends time and is comfortable + elegant, versus the latest architectural trends. You’ll find homes in neighborhoods from historic to suburban, varying in size from smaller cottages to larger family dwellings.

If you are drawn to Traditional homes you likely value stability, comfort, + timeless beauty. You’re family-oriented, practical and appreciate structure, consistency and a sense of continuity with the past. Your home gives you a sense of security and familiarity, and you look for your space to be warm, inviting and nurturing — appreciating well-appointed rooms with elegant design details, and maybe a nod to the nostalgic or sentimental in your decor.

Neighborhoods: Maple Bluff, Nakoma

Mid-Century Modern Homes: Vibrant + Vintage 

Mid-Century Modern emerged in the mid-20th century, becoming a dominant design trend in the 1950s + 1960s. Think Frank Lloyd Wright + Eames Lounge Chair and you’ve got it. Shifting away from ornate traditional designs, it favors simplicity, clean lines, and the human experience — creating homes that are integrated with nature + reflect an optimistic, forward-thinking spirit. Highly sought after for its timeless aesthetic + historical significance, this style has experienced a major revival in recent years + remains influential today — inspiring many modern interpretations in contemporary homes.

If Mid-Century Modern floats your boat, you likely consider yourself innovative, independent + creative. You appreciate unique, functional design that is efficient and simple. You value a warm + inviting, but a minimalist interior, an open-concept lifestyle and a seamless connection with nature. You look for clean aesthetics and a blurred line between indoor and outdoor spaces. And you definitely love vintage-inspired, iconic furniture pieces that make a statement.

Neighborhoods: Hill Farms, Spring Harbor

Craftsman Homes: Warm + Authentic

Emerging in the early 20th century as part of the Arts + Crafts Movement, the Craftsman style emphasizes warm, handcrafted design + use of natural materials. It has a distinct focus on simplicity, functionality + beauty — and often spotlights beautiful artisan tile work or hard-carved wood details. Its hallmarks are sturdy construction, attention to detail + a purposeful connection to nature, making this style available in a broad range of settings from suburban to rural.

If you love the Craftsman, you’re likely drawn to handmade items, and the beauty of excellent workmanship + attention to detail. Your friends may call you practical, down-to-earth + detail-oriented. Someone who has an appreciation for a slower pace, quality over quantity and working with your hands. Your love of nature + authenticity means you value a home that feels cozy, functional and intentional, with order, harmony — and maybe a built-in or two.

Neighborhoods: Middleton Hills, University Heights

Modern Homes: Clean + Green

Modern style architecture was driven by advancements in building innovation, new materials + desire for a streamlined design that favors form + function – a significant departure from Traditional and its classically ornate features. Modern homes are all about multifunctional use of space, openness and a minimalist aesthetic. They often have an abstract quality and purposeful use of industrial-style materials + technology. Modern homes revolutionized the way people lived, paving the way for later styles, such as Contemporary and Industrial, and its principles of simplicity continue to influence home design today.

If it’s Modern that calls to you, words like independent, self-assured and open-minded top your personality list. You are flexible, adaptive + like things that look good — but work well. You love new technologies + eco-friendly practices to create a sustainable future. You like to try new things, and embrace a social, dynamic lifestyle in a home with open airy spaces to gather + connect, featuring bold new art pieces from your latest gallery find.

Neighborhoods: Shorewood HIlls, University Heights

If you’re ready to find a home that fits your personality perfectly, we’d love to hear from you. Start with us to move forward — and go home to the best. Let’s talk today.