Thursday, August 7, 2014

Personality-Based Apartment Decorating Tips

Introverts and extroverts are two common personality types that define whether you prefer social situations or like to spend time in peace and quiet at home. While extroverts love being the life of the party and hitting the town with friends, introverts often prefer quieter interactions with only a few people or even to spend some evenings without company at all. Regardless of your personality type, creating an apartment that speaks to your comfort zone can turn your San Diego apartment space into a truly personalized home.

If You’re an Extrovert
Extroverts thrive on social interactions and energetic environments. If you’re an extrovert, the key to decorating your apartment is not to overthink the process. When you find a decorative item or element you think will work, go with your gut and try it out. When selecting fabric elements, choose bright colors and energetic patterns that will mesh with your naturally active and social nature. If you use your apartment for entertaining often, think about laying out your furniture in a way that will invite social interactions. Arrange sofas in an L-shaped pattern to facilitate face-to-face conversations and leave plenty of space for traffic through your apartment. You can also use your balcony for entertaining; treat this outdoor space as an extension of your indoor apartment in terms of décor and functionality to make the most of this feature. Use ample lighting to ensure you and your friends will be able to see each other and interact easily. You should also invest in plenty of storage—because you tend to always be on the go, having a convenient place to store items will help to keep clutter in your apartment to a minimum.

If You’re an Introvert
By contrast, introverts prefer quiet, carefully-planned spaces that allow for quiet contemplation or enjoyment of hobbies. Rather than focusing on a wide open apartment space, consider creating cozy areas where you can curl up with a book or spend time with one or two treasured friends. Overstuffed chairs and ottomans, loveseats, and comfortable couches are great functional and stylistic choices for introverts. Because you like to take your time when making decisions, make a few sketches or lists of apartment decorating ideas before you get started. You’ll find great satisfaction in developing the right furniture layout for your tastes and in finding the perfect elements to complete your décor. Introverts often prefer softer, muted colors and patterns that allow you to think without distraction. Make sure to include plenty of focused lighting if you plan to read, draw, or perform other tasks that require good visibility. Soft ambient lighting will make your apartment feel cozier and more comfortable overall. Jotting down notes and thoughts is also part of your nature, so consider a dry erase board, blackboard, or wall-mounted notepad so you’ll always have a writing space at the ready.


Whether you are an introvert, extrovert, or fall somewhere in the middle, your BLVD63 apartment is the perfect place to let your personality shine. We offer both furnished and unfurnished apartment spaces in the center of sunny San Diego. Would you like to learn more about our features, amenities, and floor plans? Check us out on the web for all the information you need to choose the perfect apartment space for your needs. We also invite you to stop by in person and take a tour of our upscale urban apartment community to see the benefits of living with us for yourself!

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