When Your Personality Meets Interior Design! (for extraversion)

Personalize Your Space: MBTI-Inspired Interiors

As we delve into the wellspring of interior design inspiration, one's personality traits undoubtedly play a pivotal role. Introverted personalities often lean towards focusing on inner experiences, personal space, and comfort, gravitating towards cozy and tranquil interior environments. In contrast, extraverted personalities are more dynamic, relishing social interactions and external stimuli.

We’ve explored design styles for the 8 Introverted MBTI personality types to inspire home decor and layout ideas before. Today, we venture further into the realm of the remaining 8 MBTI personalities, the "Extraversion" personalities. These extraverted personality types bring a unique perspective to interior design through their engaging interaction with the world.

Next, we will dive into each "E" personality type, drawing inspiration from their lively dispositions, and perhaps infusing your home with unexpected vibrancy and creativity.

ESTJ

ESTJ signifies an individual who thrives in social interactions, prioritizes concrete details over abstract concepts, employs logical reasoning in decision-making, and prefers structured planning over spontaneity.

Recommend: Modern Style

Modern style is highly suitable for ESTJs because they share a mutual appreciation for detail without a penchant for fussiness. Modern furnishings and decor feature natural materials, and neutral colours, where every tiny detail must carry meaning while eliminating unnecessary intricacies, achieving spaciousness and a contemporary look through clean lines and reduced ornamentation.

                              Modern Living Room, Image credit from Nathan + Jac

ESTP

Passion and a zest for originality are always your defining attributes.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

Recommend: Retro Style

You're passionate, lively, and have a zest for life, and you dislike setting boundaries on your experiences, so trying out Retro style at home would be a lot of fun for you. The uniqueness of the Retro style is sure to captivate you. It's still quite popular these days because, after all, joyful things always catch our attention, don't they? This style is renowned for its bold colors, large patterns, and vibrant retro accessories, just like using a color palette at home to create a retro vibe that's uniquely yours.

                                       Photo by Corynne Pless                                                                     Photo by Margie Grace

ESFJ

An ESFJ person is typically sociable, nurturing, and conscientious, with a strong focus on harmony, tradition, and taking care of others' needs.

Recommend: Traditional Style

Traditional style exudes a captivating blend of history and charm, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. This aesthetic is often achieved through symmetrical elements, warm color palettes, the use of wood, and home decor featuring materials like linen, silk, and velvet. Attention to detail in patterns and textures, often featuring floral motifs, is a hallmark of this style, perfectly aligning with the warmth and emphasis on harmony cherished by ESFJ individuals.

                        Traditional Kitchen, Photo and Designed by Ken Kelly                                Photo and Designed by Felicia Khor

ESFP

An ESFP person is typically outgoing, bold, and fun-loving, with a penchant for living in the moment, seeking excitement, stylish and social interactions, and infusing energy and enthusiasm into their surroundings.

Recommend: Hollywood Glam Style

You can effortlessly master this glamorous and trendy Hollywood style because you are an ESFP! Hollywood Glam style in interior design is characterized by luxurious and opulent decor reminiscent of the golden era of Hollywood. It features elements such as lavish fabrics like velvet and satin, mirrored surfaces, dramatic lighting, bold colors like black, gold, and silver, and iconic Art Deco influences, creating a glamorous and timeless atmosphere reminiscent of classic Hollywood films.

ASID award for bedroom design. Hollywood Glam eclectic master bedroom, photo by Michael Jacob

ENFJ

An ENFJ person is typically charismatic, empathetic, warm, and prioritizing the well-being and harmony of those around them.

Recommend: Cottage Style

A bright and spacious country-style decor is a great choice for someone as warm-hearted as you.The Country style creates a light and airy home environment through light colours, ample natural light, and unique home decor, making you feel especially comfortable.

ENFP

An ENFP person is typically enthusiastic, imaginative, and driven by their curiosity and passion for exploring new possibilities, often inspiring others with their creativity and infectious energy. They can find beauty and fascination in nearly anything.

“Campaigners are independent and creative, always on the lookout for the magic and meaning in everyday life.”

Recommend: Bohemian Style

You know how to find fun and joy in the present moment and you’re always searching for new ideas and experiences. So the Bohemian style will be the best for you. Bohemian style, often referred to as "boho," is an eclectic and free-spirited interior design aesthetic characterized by a mix of vibrant retro patterns, unconventional materials, neutral tones, and warm colour, creating a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere through non-traditional decor elements, closely associated with hippie fashion.

                                                          Photography: Spacecrafting

ENTP

ENTP individuals are unconventional, and daring, enjoy breaking the mold, thrive on challenges, and often find excitement in overcoming new obstacles. You're a born debater.

Recommend: Eclectic Style

Eclectic style, as the name suggests, is a design style that blends different styles and elements dynamically, maximizing a variety of elements through the artful juxtaposition of various design genres. This style is particularly well-suited for ENTP individuals, as it aligns perfectly with their unconventional and eclectic personality, featuring juxtaposed textures, bold contrasting colours, and a fusion of modern and traditional elements.

               Eclectic Style Colourful Room, Design by Galeana Younger.                                   Photo by Mark Menjivar.

ENTJ

ENTJ individuals are decisive, self-assured, efficiency-oriented, goal-driven, and dislike hesitation, preferring straightforward problem-solving and practicality, often assuming leadership roles in both their personal and professional lives.

Recommend: Industrial Style

Industrial style is the most practical choice for ENTJ individuals, as it emphasizes functionality and minimalism, drawing inspiration from factory transformations during the Industrial Revolution, incorporating exposed elements like pipes and bricks, as well as concrete. Additionally, its furniture and decor prioritize functionality, with open interior spaces, neutral color palettes, and elements like Edison light bulbs being characteristic of industrial design.

                       Industrial living room, photo by Mike Van Tessel                                           Industrial home bar by Julie Deuble

TUTU hopes this exploration of interior design inspirations for "E" personalities has sparked your creativity and left you feeling inspired.As a brand dedicated to crafting joyful homeware and decor, we at TUTU look forward to continuing to provide you with inspiration and creative ideas.

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