Which Desperate Housewife are you? B&Q unlocks the hidden secrets of your home

As Desperate Housewives hits our TV sets for an eagerly anticipated third series, women around the country are watching with envy at the beautiful women of Wisteria Lane, and wondering – how can I get a home like that?

To help homeowners ‘get the look’, B&Q suggests the first step is to understand which housewife you most identify with. Follow our simple guide below to create a home which will make any Wisteria Lane devotee green with envy.

If the kids cause chaos in your house, then look to Lynette Scarvo for inspiration. You are highly organised and thrive on storage solutions to keep the kids toys tidy. You prefer a minimal look and you have a very practical approach to design. Why not try B&Q’s Shaker Style Merchant’s Chest, from £200. It is available in cherry, beech, maple, oak and white and is great for hiding toys out of view. A heavy duty hat and coat rail, £13.98, will also help you to keep tidy.

If you like the idea of sexy, but stylish rooms, Gabrielle Solis’s home is more your thing. Pastel coloured rooms speak of a woman who values herself and her feminine side. Couple these colours with luxurious textures give any room a sexy undertone. B&Q stocks a range of soft furnishings, candles and holders perfect for stylish looks. As a lover of all things designer, Gaby wannabes can get a designer look for a fraction of the cost at B&Q with wallpaper designed by Julien MacDonald or Linda Barker from £16.98 a roll.

If you’re laid back and have a cool demeanor, but you remain young at heart then Susan Myer would be your soul mate. You combine coolness and femininity in a unique boho style choosing warm and inviting décor that demonstrate your fresh approach to life. Oversized cushions, soft throws and wicker baskets help create Susan’s style. B&Q has a wide range available with cushions priced from £7.98 and Wicker Baskets from £15.00. At these prices you can afford to update your look regularly and keep on top of the latest trends.

If you’re a sophisticated woman, who likes things to be ‘just-so’, then you’ll aspire to being Bree Van De Kamp. You’re house proud and everything fits to a tee. You take military precision in your decor and prefer to paint in safe neutral colours. B&Q’s range of paint offers a wide range of calm, collected colour. Like Bree you’ll enjoy entertaining friends with impressive cooking skills. B&Q’s three-tiered chrome effect spice rack, £16.00 will keep your impressive range of herbs and spices organized, and if you prefer to grow your own, a budding Bree Van der Kamp would never be seen without a pair of cotton gardening gloves, £1.28.

If you need additional advice before you begin work, you can ask one of B&Q’s staff at your local store. Alternatively visit the B&Q website: diy.com where you can get further information on gardening, DIY projects and product information.