Experts say that each personality typecorresponds to a particular type of interior. Accordingly, they choose all the decoration and furniture according to their own rules. Let's try to figure out which ones. It often happens that customers are dissatisfied with the implemented design project. And everything seems to be done as desired, but something is still wrong. Experts say: the reason is that the designer incorrectly determined the customer's personality type, and the customer feels uncomfortable in the interior. Today we will try to understand the features of choosing furniture, accessories and textiles according to the owner's personality type. And designer and specialist in the field of socionics in design Natalia Lomeiko will help us with this. Natalia Lomeiko, architect-designer Head of the Elizabeth Interiors studio. Has been working in the field of interior design and architecture for over 15 years. She is the author and developer of methods for creating interior design taking into account the psychological personality type of the customer. She is the founder of her own design school and a teacher at the Details design school. elizainteriors.ru Socionics is a science about psychological personality types, based on the works of Carl Gustav Jung. A total of 16 socionic types have been identified, named after famous people or literary characters. All types are subdivided based on the qualities inherent in a particular person: logic or ethics, extroversion or introversion, intuition or sensorics, rationality or irrationality. Now let's ask an expert how this typing affects interior preferences. Natalia Lomeiko, architect and designer: - My passion for socionics coincided with the beginning of my independent creative path in design, so I conducted my first experiments on my clients - I tried to find an approach to them, determining their personality type. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. But during this time (more than 7 years) I have collected serious statistics, and now I can say with confidence what style of interior, what furniture, textiles and accessories a customer with a particular personality type prefers. elizainteriors.ru Let's look at some examples. Each personality type has its own "weak spot" - the so-called pain function. For example, Hamlet (an ethical-intuitive extrovert) and Jack London (a logical-intuitive extrovert) have a "painful" sensory function. This is manifested in the fact that they do not have access to the tactile qualities of objects. It is useless to talk to them about soft sofas, ask them to touch fabrics, tiles or textured plaster. Functionality and quality are important to them. As for style preferences, they always strive for uniqueness and distinguishing themselves and their interior from others. It is very important for them that the things in their house are one of a kind. Therefore, it is appropriate for them to create interiors in an eclectic style, with bright, eye-catching, original accessories and furniture.
And here are the preferences of the Robespierres(logical-intuitive introvert) and Dostoevsky (ethical-intuitive introvert) are expressed in the craving for restraint and asceticism in the interior. In their homes you will not see art objects, large objects, or fancy furniture.
In the interiors of those who have a “weak spot” -ethics of emotions, you will not find bright colors and large prints. These are the Gaben (sensory-logical introvert) and Balzac (intuitive-logical introvert) types. But for the Gaben type, an atmosphere of comfort is extremely important. His interiors have soft lighting, calm colors, and pleasant-to-touch fabrics. At the same time, Gaben chooses all the details and pieces of furniture taking into account functionality and convenience - cigar humidors, a floor lamp by the armchair, pillows on the sofa. Here you will not find a single detail "for beauty" - everything is thought out and functional. If we talk about a personality type like Balzac, then he is characterized by a preference for a strict classical style. In his house there are antiques, leather furniture, carvings and cast fittings. And everything is of the highest quality!
And there are those who have a “painful” business logic.They are the ones who like to decorate their homes in bright colors and with lots of floral patterns. This is typical for Dumas (sensory-ethical introvert) and Yesenin (intuitive-ethical introvert). Therefore, such a personality type as Yesenin prefers the Provence style in the interior. People belonging to the Yesenin personality type are creative and romantic natures. Therefore, they decorate their home accordingly: light and elegant accessories, designer decor, items found at flea markets and sales.
There are also those who will not accept anything other thanpompous classics. This style is typical for the Zhukov personality type. "My home is my castle" - this is exactly about them. The interiors of their houses are solid, high-quality and fully reflect the good old classics. All things are high-quality, expensive, reliable. They pay special attention to accessories in interior design - cast statues, marble figures, candelabra and gilded candlesticks.
Agree, it is difficult to meet in one familyabsolutely identical in preferences of people, therefore the task of the interior designer becomes the competent unification in the project of interior preferences of all family members. It is not so easy to immediately understand the numerous types and preferences. Try to take the test to determine your personality type and find out in what kind of interior you will be comfortable, cozy and calm!
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