Build Your Dream Home and We'll Tell You Which State You're Destined to Live In

By: Teresa M.

Where would you prefer to build your dream home?

The mountains.

The beach.
The countryside.

The desert.

Will you have a long driveway?

I'll have a long, curvy driveway.

It won't be terribly long.
It will be a long dirt road.

It will be a few car lengths.

How many bedrooms does your dream home have?

5 or more

1
2

3

What kind of flooring will you put in your kitchen?

Hardwoods.

Tile.
Carpet.

Bamboo.

Which landscaping feature will your home have?

Fountain.

Gazebo.
Outdoor kitchen.

Vegetable garden.

Which word best describes your interior design style?

Industrial.

Nautical.
Rustic.

Modern.

Which bonus room will your dream home have?

Craft room.

Game room.
Sunroom.

Man cave.

What would you do with a basement?

It would be storage.

I would make a laundry room.
I would make an extra bedroom.

I would make an office down there.

What kind of heating will your home have?

Geothermal.

Electric.
Wood.

Gas.

Will you have a formal dining room?

I will have more than one.

I'll have a small breakfast nook.
I'll have an open-plan kitchen and dining room.

I prefer informal dining rooms.

What kind of window treatments will you add?

Drapes.

Horizontal blinds.
Curtains.

Vertical blinds.

What feature will you include in your kitchen?

I'll have a wine cooler.

I'll have a center island.
I'll have a farmhouse sink.

I'll have an attached pantry.

What kind of countertops would you prefer?

Tile.

Concrete.
Marble.

Granite.

How many cars will your garage hold?

1-3

4-5
6-7

8 or more

Where will you get artwork for your living room?

I'll make it.

I'll shop at local galleries.
I'll order it online.

I'll print out family photos.

What would you add to a master bathroom?

Bidet.

Shower stall.
Clawfoot tub.

Jacuzzi tub.

Will you have any walk-in closets?

I could use a few.

I'll have one in the master bedroom.
I'll have one in every bedroom.

Every house could do with a walk-in closet.

What would you do with an attic space?

I would use it as an office.

I would use it as a playroom.
I would use it as a media room.

It would probably be storage.

Will your dream home have multiple levels?

It will have three floors.

It will have two floors.
It will have many levels.

It will be all on one level.

Which style of home will you build?

Victorian.

Cottage.
Log Cabin.

Ranch.

Which feature from a castle might you home have?

Moat.

Drawbridge.
Tower.

Iron gates.

Will your home have a self-composting toilet?

Yes.

I don't know what that is.
No, thanks.

I'll have to research it.

Would you put carpet in your living room?

I prefer hardwoods.

I'll carpet part of it.
I prefer rugs.

I prefer tile floors.

Which color would you never paint your dream home?

Lemon yellow.

Lime green.
Milky pink.

Neon orange.

Will your home have a white picket fence?

It will have a rock wall.

I don't like being fenced in.
I love that idea.

I prefer iron gates.

Will your home be surrounded by trees?

I hope so.

I need a couple of trees for shade.
I would love to have pine trees in my yard.

I prefer shrubs.

Where would you hang a chandelier?

I would put one in the entryway.

I think they are lovely in the bedroom.
I want one above my bathtub.

I'll have one in the dining room.

Will you have a library?

I'll have a little library.

I'll keep the books in my office.
Libraries are so past.

I'm a book collector, so I'll have one.

What color will choose for your kitchen appliances?

Red.

Chrome.
White.

Black.

Where would you add a stained glass window?

I would add them in the attic.

I love stained glass doors.
I would like one in my office.

I prefer clear glass windows.

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About This Quiz

Are you living in the right state? Have you ever thought about relocating? No matter how you answered those questions, it's always good to know if you are living where you could do the best. After you finishing building, designing, and decorating your dream home, we will be able to let you know if you should consider renting a moving truck.

From the number of bedrooms you need to the size of the yard you want to maintain, building a dream house takes a lot of planning and careful choices. As we go through this quiz, we will prompt you to make decisions about how you want your home to look and function. From there, we will assess the traits you've exhibited, and we'll pair you with the state you are most like.

Whether it's a 24-room mansion or a cottage on the water, your home choices will help us get to know you better. Once you've completed your home, we will have a good picture of the lifestyle you prefer to lead, and we'll make sure you get the state you are really destined to live in. Let's grab a hammer and get started! Your geographical destiny awaits.

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