How Much Do You Know About Decorating?

You've probably spent hours looking through decorating magazines and think you know a lot about what you want to do. But do you really know the specific terms used in decorating, descriptions of fabrics and furniture styles, and color terms?

We've put together some quizzes for you to take to test your knowlege of decorating terms. How do you measure up?

• Quiz I on Design Terms
  Check out your knowledge of backsplashes and aprons.

• Quiz II on Design Terms
  What's the difference between a baluster and a balustrade?

• Quiz III on Design Terms
  Where would you find a plinth or an obelisk?

• Quiz I on Paint Terms
  Would you use eggshell or gloss?

• Quiz II on Paint Terms
  Test your knowledge of paint terminology with the terms here.

• Quiz III on Paint Terms
  Should you use a tack rag for ragging on?

• Color Terms Quiz
  What are primary and secondary colors? Check out your knowledge of color theory.

• Color Moods Quiz
  Do you know how to get a soft, gentle look with color?

• Quiz I on Furniture
  A demilune? Is that like a demitasse?

• Quiz II on Furniture
  Where would you find an armoire? How about an etagere?

• Quiz III on Furniture
  Have you written on a Secretary? Not with permanent ink, I hope!

• Quiz I on Window Coverings
  Do you like swags or cornices?

• Quiz II on Window Coverings
  Different styles of curtains and shades are covered here.

• Quiz III on Window Coverings
  What in the world is a stagecoach valance?

• Types of Fabrics Quiz
  Would it be appropriate to use a heavy damask for sheer curtains? What do you know about fabric?

• Fabric Weave Term Quiz
  Do you know a matelasse from a dupioni?

• Quiz on Trimmings
  Should you add braid or bullion?

• Molding Quiz
  Find where to use decorative moldings.

• Quiz on Woods
  Test your knowledge of ash and oak, walnut and mahogany.

How did you do?