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QUIZ: What type of modern Irish family are you?

Let’s find out.
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HAVE YOU EVER looked at your family across the dinner table and wondered if there are any others like you? Well now is your chance to find out….

Every home tells the story of the family who occupy it. With IKEA there is something for everyone so your family can portray themselves in the best way possible.  

1. What time is dinner in your home?
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Whenever you can grab a free space at the dining table
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As soon as the slow cooker pings

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2pm... to get the most out of the day
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When we get the group message
2. Which of these would fit in best in your family home?

3. How would your family ideally spend a day together?
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A nice countryside walk
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A trip to the local craft fair and farmers market

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To see an obscure exhibition
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Throwing a BBQ for our family and friends
4. Which of these best describes the films your family watches?
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We like to watch documentaries and indie films mostly
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We watch the Saturday night movie on RTE every week

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We just stream something from Netflix
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We always have a gang of friends, family and neighbours over so everyone plays a part in choosing the film
5. Which of these pets would suit your family best?
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A little lamb
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A robotic dog

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A cat AND a dog
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A Bengal cat
6. Which breakfast is most common in your house?

7. How many children are in your family?
8. Which holiday would your family choose?
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Spain
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Singapore

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Berlin
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Cruise
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Old school
Your family are traditional. You live in the peace and tranquility of the countryside and enjoy the rustic side to life. Your home is a reflection of that with beautiful woodwork and earth tones blending with the scenery around you. Why not check out more traditional styles to suit your taste at IKEA.ie?
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Mod
Your family are very modern and connected. Your home is a reflection of that with minimalist design and monochrome colour schemes. Your family are always communicating online or through family chat groups and you are all obsessed with modern technology. Why not check out the chic modern collections over at IKEA.ie and you can even plan your dream kitchen in 3D?
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Hip
You are a family of creatives (hipsters if you will). Your family are artists, musicians, writers, designers, etc and this is reflected in your home. From DIY pieces on the walls to re-purposing furniture, your family are all about the hacks. Why not check out the shabby chic, customisable IKEA.ie ranges and give your home a quirky new piece?
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Open house
There is always a need for extra seating at your dinner table. Your house has an open door policy. From family friends and neighbours to relatives and everything in between, there are always visitors in your home. Open in theory and design, your house has lots of areas for people to sit and chat and socialise as well as some snugs for that rare moment of peace. From modular sofas to dinner tables fit for a feast IKEA.ie has everything your family needs to make the most of their home.
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