Whether you're going through an existential crisis or simply have too much time on hand, we've all taken a personality test of sorts trying to gain some insight into our personal lives for introspection.
With the most popular being the Myers-Briggs personality types, we analyse those personalities and their corresponding interior styles so you can find a style that best represents you! After all, they say the environment we create is a reflection of who we are.
Interior Designer: Prozfile
The Caring One
Personality types: INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENFP
Sensitive, warm, and generous, caring personalities nurture relationships and love harmony. They appreciate and are inspired by different outlooks on life, whether through the lens of religion, race or culture – enjoying the simple pleasures life offers.
Altruistic and spiritual, these people strive to make a positive change towards a more ideal world.
Interior Designer: Poetus
Your style is: Scandinavian / Minimalistic
Scandinavian styles have a gentle and rejuvenating appeal to match the healing hands of caring personalities.
Beautiful in its simplicity, the Nordic style is calm and serene, perfect for a retreating to after a long day of bringing the best out of not only yourself, but others. Going for minimal furnishings help keep the focus on the things in life that truly matter.
Interior Designer: Quirky Idees
The Practical One
Personality types: ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, ESFJ
Order, security and stability characterize practical personalities. Known for their teamwork, diligence and meticulousness, they pride themselves in their character and competency.
Whether mentoring others or hosting a great party, meaningful social interactions are exceptionally fulfilling for them and are approached with zest; strong relationships rejuvenate and energise them.
Architect: TOPOS Design Studio
Your style is: Traditional / Contemporary
With a preference for the predictable, these personality types may prefer a more traditional interior that’s classic and timeless, or an updated and trendy contemporary style that’s been tried and tested.
And when entertaining guests, seamless living areas in an open concept home will keep the party going. That said, opting for a closed kitchen is more practical for those who cook often.
Interior Designer: AD. I. WRKS
The Spontaneous One
Personality types: ISTP, ISFP, ESTP, ESFP
Living in the moment, spontaneous personalities thrive with freedom and flexibility and are unfazed by uncertainty.
Passionately seeking out stimulating experiences and exciting personalities with a childlike wonder, these individualistic people love novelty and shy away from monotony.
Mastery of diverse skills, coupled with quick wits, give them an unmatched versatility.
Interior Designer: Free Space Intent
Your style is: Eclectic / Retro
With colourful personalities come equally vibrant homes – incorporating a bit of everything in their interior design, it reflects their need for dynamism and gives different visual experiences in each living space.
Eclectic and retro styles are full of quirky charm and character that epitomize spontaneous personalities unhindered by convention and norms.
Interior Designer: Three-D Conceptwerke
The Rational One
Personality types: INTJ, INTP, ENTJ, ENTP
These imaginative individuals have both feet firmly grounded in reality; their fantastic, out-of-this-world ideas are met with a well-poised sense of pragmatism.
Always learning, rational types have an insatiable drive to better themselves. As avid readers and compelling debaters, they’re valued by others for their undisputed logic and honest, impartial feedback.
Interior Designer: Mr Shopper Studio
Your style is: Modern / Industrial
Focused on functionality and organization without neglecting aesthetic, the modern style is sleek and simple.
A logical train-of-thought manifests itself in geometrical shapes and clean edges, lines and curves, giving the style a distinctive look. The industrial style has a similar approach, but with a natural, raw look that is striking and edgy.
Interior Designer: Lemonfridge Studio
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