Comments on: INTJ Decorating for the Mastermind

By: Gregg

Gregg — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 06:43:31 +0000

Steve Jobs, probably an INTJ, took years to decide what furniture to choose for his home. Everything, of course, had to be perfect.
As an INTJ, I value space most of all, and efficient storage systems make that possible. Our Florida room is given over entirely to storage, with each cabinet drawer labeled and the contents of two dozen, large, long-term storage plastic boxes recorded. Closets and their shelves also have a lot of boxed storage. Four tall bookcases line one wall of the living room with ceramics along their tops, few in number and pure in form, mostly pottery in classic shapes, some Japanese pieces with wabi-sabi. Art work on the walls exude nature and harmony. The rooms and furnishings have minimal color and froufrou. It seems like each day, as I wander through the rooms, I spot something else that is little used and can be stored away out of sight, furthering a spiritually driven quest to declutter, open up spaces between things, and have more open space in general. I’ve found that I have a native talent for the above tasks, in a quest for a home with quietude and purity of space, an environment that unloads my senses and facilitates a flow state and my opening a gateway to inward creative musings.

By: Logan

Logan — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:17:56 +0000

This is one of my favorite bits of INTJ information/description I have EVER come across! It is absolutely correct, and starting with curating a library is the way to an INTJ’s hidden heart! Thank you so much for taking the time on each MBTI type!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:51:51 +0000

In reply to Rebecca V.

Your last paragraph…nailed it…word for word! Pure INTJ.

By: Tabitha Elliott

Tabitha Elliott — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:22:19 +0000

In reply to Terry.

INTJ here..I also have 3 friends! (Two of them are my brother and sister-in-law)

By: mjbpear

mjbpear — Sun, 07 May 2017 02:20:28 +0000

I thought – decorating for the INTJ, here we go – sparse, futuristic and cold (typical stereotypes of INTJs) I was VERY pleasantly surprised to see that the first suggestion is cultivating a library. I am a minimalist and like natural light , wood and clean open spaces, but have always had (and will always have) space with floor to ceiling bookcases and books. I also loved the thinking space – clean, light, utilitarian nook (private space – does not invite company), although I wouldn’t pick polka dots and I’d probably have a more comfortable chair. Sorry to say I agree with the comments about the knicknacky rooms, but like the cacti. Some comments are unreasonably critical, people have personality types but are not all the same, sometimes its your OCD and not your MBTI type. Good article -Thanks!

By: Rebecca V

Rebecca V — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:19:25 +0000

As a female INTJ, I hate clutter, glass counter tops, pastels, closed in space and objects that do not serve a purpose or do not have a designated place.

As for color…
I would not say that dark colors are my favorite, as too dark can feel confining, more appropriately would be saturated colors. Pastel colors give a sense of lofty or flighty instead of sense of grounded-ness and presence that I prefer. I do not like white walls (boring); however white cabinets/ furniture with saturated colored walls is fantastic to create openness.

As for books…
I am an avid reader. Although I prefer reading from a hard copy book, online books are just more practical, especially for the clutter issue. I reserve hard copy books to books I know I will read over and over. not just for reference. Since my mind gets bored if not learning something new, it keeps those numbers of books to few.

Mild OCD is appropriate for my home, but may be considered a climb to moderate OCD for my actual work area.

As for material preference….
These may be personal preferences as the author indicated, but I love earthy, warm material and nature. The use of woods, bricks, fireplaces, plants and open spaces seem to create a calming affect to help the constant planning going on inside an INTJ head. Metal, glass, clutter and closed spaces have the opposite affect. Patterns on the wall also have a chaotic affect that I do not prefer, so I do not agree with the author on that instance. However creating a perfectly lined up pattern with items, like the shelving boxes, is soothing as long as they serve a purpose. But I agree and love the idea of a separate space to get away and think. For me a wide, comfy window seat next to a huge window would be ideal. I do love things from the past and changing it to fit a modern function.

I would like to know if the following is a INTJ or just a personal issue: I get bored of decor (sick of seeing) and desire change often. I have tried changing decor with the season, but by the time the same season comes around I am tired of seeing what I used for the same season prior. Which equals EXPENSIVE and WASTEFUL! I make sure the constants in the room are things I love with an old fashion character, comfortable and serves a purpose.

By: Male INTJ

Male INTJ — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 02:25:28 +0000

Well, I don’t have a lot to add to the previous comments except to say that I agree with most of them. I was going to say these rooms might appeal to female INTJ’s, but apparently they don’t. The bookcase picture was what brought me here. The rest I didn’t much care for. Without trying to speak for ALL INTJ’s, I prefer wood-panelled walls, darker colors, reflected or shaded light, less clutter, more room (that thinking area is much too narrow, as is that chair; nice desk, though), wood furniture (NEVER would I have a glass tabletop ANYTHING), and everything must match and go together (think mild OCD when thinking of INTJ’s). The one picture of the shelves was almost good, but the boxes and pictures at the top don’t match and the one box at the bottom is turned the wrong way. I hate white walls, but if I had white walls, you can be sure nothing on the shelves in front of them was also white. The boxes on the bathroom wall are an interesting idea, but they should have all been lined up in perfect marching order. Better still would be doors to close to hide all that stuff, since it never looks like it came straight from the store anyway. And for me personally, I would never have a cactus anywhere near where I’m going to be naked. That’s just an accident waiting to happen right there.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:42:54 +0000

In reply to Jennifer.

Three friends? Good god, you’re rich!

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:39:44 +0000

In reply to leslie winkle.

100% agree, and especially enjoy “every room is a thinking room,” and books everywhere.

By: Random INFJ

Random INFJ — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:15:30 +0000

Little Miss Mastermind is very accurate in what she is saying about INTJ decorating!!! This is stuff my sister in law (who is an INTJ) would LOVE!