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Design a House and We'll Guess How Many Kids You'll Have

By: Jennifer Post

5 min

Design a House and We'll Guess How Many Kids You'll Have

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About This Quiz

It's hard to find the perfect house; one that feels like it was made just for you. So, why not literally have a house that was made just for you? Of course, you can renovate a house and make it your own, but why not just start from scratch? With the access to things like Pinterest and Instagram, inspiration boards are everywhere. Then there's television shows like Fixer Upper that give watchers envy with every single episode.

You want your home to be comfortable and a place that you actually want to come home to. It should be a place where you make memories and displays your favorite items from travels, or special gifts that you've been given. Maybe it's even a place where you can see your kids running around in the backyard, hurrying down the stairs and off to school, and lounging in the living room where they will have sleepovers with their friends.

The type of house you design might give us insight into how many kids you'll have, if any. Maybe you like more high-end finishes that aren't so kid friendly, or you want just enough space for you and your plants. That's okay too! Whatever design elements you choose to make your house feel like a home is up to you. Think we can guess how many kids you'll have based on those choices? Take this quiz and find out!

What color couch would you never have?

White

I think any color works

Tan

Blue

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Is a coffee table really necessary?

In a small room it can take up too much space.

Absolutely. Where else would we rest our feet?

Not 100%, but it's a nice finishing piece.

It really brings a room together, so I'd say it's necessary.

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Will you let your kids pick the color for their bedroom?

It's easier if I do it.

Totally! I respect their individuality.

I'll give them a few colors to choose from.

I don't see how it could be bad.

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Eat-in kitchen or formal dining room?

Eat-in-kitchen for sure!

Both.

Eat-in for everyday meals, formal for holidays.

I think just a nice breakfast nook will do.

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What type of flooring works best for your family?

Tile in the kitchen, hardwood in the living space, carpet in the bedrooms

Hardwood throughout

I love tile that looks like hardwood. So durable and easy to clean

Carpet except in the kitchen and bathrooms

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Will you put in a pool?

Not right away, but we will leave room for one in the future

100%

Most likely an above ground pool

We want to put in a ground level pool now before they get more expensive

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How many floors will your house have?

3

2

1, but with really tall ceilings

1, but it will be in a horseshoe shape to break up the space

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How many bedrooms is ideal?

9

3

5

4

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How many bathrooms do you want?

One in each bedroom, plus a guest bathroom on the main floor

3

4

2 and a half

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Will you finish the basement?

Yes, that's a must

Eventually!

We will finish part of it and use the other part as storage

Finished basements are expensive, and I'd worry about it flooding

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What material will you kitchen counter tops be?

Stainless steel

Butcher block

Marble

Granite

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Will you install ceiling fans?

In the bedrooms, yes

I'd love one in every room

In the main living area

We can always put them in later if we want

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Do you want a double oven or single?

Double. We've got a big family

A single will do us just fine

A double would be nice, but definitely not needed

Single, but a 6 burner size stove/oven

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Is a dishwasher a must?

My fingers would be permanently pruned without one

No, but they're nice to a have

If my kids did the dishes, no.

It's what I've become accustomed to

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Will you bother putting in wired lines for a phone?

No, but we will have an intercom

What is this, the nineties?

It might be nice in case of emergencies

I didn't even think about that. Do they still sell those phones?

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Do you want a big yard?

I don't want, I NEED

Not too big, that's a lot of maintenance

Big enough for a swing set

Yes! The bigger the better

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What style driveway are you putting in?

A full loop, think traffic circle

The normal kind

A half circle

One big enough to fit 3 cars wide

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What will the exterior of your house look like?

Vinyl siding

Cedar shake

Brick

The facade will be stone and the rest will be normal siding

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Will you have a guest house?

No, my family needs all the space to ourselves

I think it's a smart idea

If we end up having room for one after we've met all our needs

I don't think it's necessary

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Will you leave space for a vegetable garden?

I'd love that! The amount I could save at the grocery store would make it worth it

Maybe a little herb garden

I prefer window boxes

I think we'd opt for hydroponics indoors

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What size garage do you dream of?

One big enough for 2 cars, plus a workshop

A normal 2-car garage

One of those barn style detached garages

One that could double as a garage and an art studio

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Where are you getting your furniture from?

A thrift store

Custom made

A traditional retail furniture store

Ikea

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What kind of fireplace do you want?

None

Wood burning

I think gas makes the most sense

I think a chiminea

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What type of couch suits your needs?

A big sectional

Sofa and loveseat

A long sofa with a chaise at the end and oversized comfy chairs

I think 2 sofas instead of a sofa and loveseat.

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Built-in bookshelves or no?

No bookshelves, they just collect dust

That would be awesome!

In the office, yes, but free standing elsewhere

I like being able to move things around if I want

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How many windows per room would you like?

At least 1

2 minimum

Walls of windows

At least 3 big windows

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How important are decks/porches to you?

Very! I'd love an all season-room and a porch off the master bedroom

I want a wrap-around deck on the first level of the house

I think they complete the look of a house

Not crucial, but they are definitely nice to have

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What type of roof will you have installed?

Traditional asphalt shingles

Solar tiles

Slate

Tin roof

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Do you want a big entrance-way when you first walk through the front door?

Yes, fully equipped with a giant coat closet

It doesn't need to be ostentatious

Big enough to fit everyone

Not too big, I don't want people to crowd by the door

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What is the ideal location for your house?

Rural, open space

Big town near a city

In the suburbs of a mid-size city

In a residential part of a city

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