by Bruce W. Coffman

Created on: June 18, 2010

Your home's decor reflects you in a variety of ways and gives your visitors a great deal of information without a word. A stranger entering your home for the first time can quickly assess the type of person you are by taking note of how your home is decorated, including colors, style of decor and much more.

The colors you choose will be the first thing to give a glimpse into your psyche. Most people decorate using their favorite color or working around that color. Our favorite colors say a great deal about us. Color has it's own psychology and can create and convey strong moods and emotions. People who are bold, daring and passionate often favor red while people who are down-to-earth and basic tend to lean toward browns and other earth tones. Blues are often chosen by those who are calm and serene, or those who are trying to be.

If you tend to decorate in a sparse, modern style with lots of metal, black leather and futuristic accents, you're more than likely a trendy person who cannot tolerate clutter and disorder. Those who choose warm, rich woods and classic or even antique accents are usually traditionalists who value home and family above other things. If your home is an ecclectic mix of styles, it can indicate that you are a complex person who is often undecided but passionate about what you like.

The artwork you choose to display will also say a great deal about who you are and what's important to you. Abstracts? You have a complex mind and probably think a little too much, but are also a creative person. Fine art or oil paintings indicate that you appreciate the finer things in life and have expensive tastes. Family pictures, or the lack thereof can also speak volumes. People without family pictures are often loners and, obviously, don't have a lot of close ties. People who have a virtual scrapbook on theirs walls are more than likely very close to their families and are strong traditionalists.

While there are many tell-tale signs your home's decor gives about you, these are some of the first things visitors will notice. Take a look around and see what story your home is telling about you. Does it paint an accurate picture of who you are? If not, consider making some changes to make your home's decor a little more you.

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