As you’re watching fireworks this weekend, the thing you’re likely to hear—aside from the whistle-and-boom of the fireworks themselves and patriotic tunes piped in over your FM dial—is debate over which kind of firework is the best. Maybe you’re a Roman Candle kind of guy. Maybe you prefer the ones that look like giant, glittery weeping willows. Maybe bright colors are your thing. While there’s no wrong answer, your firework fancy does say a lot about you.
We’ve taken five commonly seen fireworks and found a local home design store to match each personality type. So whether you prefer loud and proud or subtle and timeless, you can find furnishings to suit your style. (And if you still don’t know where to go for great fireworks shows this weekend, check out D’s exhaustive list.)
You’re a traditionalist. You think the best way to do things is the way it’s been done since you were a kid. You don’t need tricked-up pyrotechnics and you certainly don’t need over-the-top furniture making “statements” all over your home. You’d feel most at home with some traditional pieces from Weir’s.
You like a little glitz and glamour. You’ve been known to bust out a show tune or two. You’re not afraid of to be the center of attention. Your favorite color is brass. You’ll love the eye-catching light fixtures, accessories, and furniture at Arteriors.
You’re a classic. You prefer understated and refined to showy and loud. If you’re being totally honest, fireworks probably aren’t your thing, but you’ll show your patriotism with a quick flash and then let others steal the show. You’d love the restrained elegance of Laura Lee Clark‘s home furnishings.
Tradition, schmadition. You’re a modern sort of the highest order. If it’s the latest and greatest, you’ve got to have it—even if a year from now, you’ll have moved on to the next big thing. You’ve got a big personality and you want to show it. The never-dull offerings at Jonathan Adler will liven up your space perfectly.
You don’t need some overly produced spectacle set to music to feel like an patriot; you’re much happier with a sparkler and a lighter so you can have your own explosive brand of fun. Your do-it-yourself attitude is the embodiment of the American spirit. You’ll find plenty of pieces ripe for a DIY redo at Scout Design Studio. (Or if you need an assist, they can makeover your purchases for you.)
