Tying Your Personality to Your Home
/We spend a lot of time in our homes, don’t we? Your home is like your sanctuary. It is the place where you should feel the most like yourself. It should be a place of comfort and peace. It also should represent your personality and your interests. So, if you are a huge fan of neutral colors or appreciate simple things, it may not be your style to have a hot pink living room. Off-white walls may be the way to go for you! Additionally, if you love sleek lines and modern design, wooden tile may not be the product for you either. There are so many ways to incorporate your personality into your space, especially with tile. With tile being such an art form, it can be a great way of expressing yourself throughout your home no matter what your personality entails.
Go ahead and grab your glass of wine, because we’re talking about luxury living to start. Do you like the finer things in life? Would you describe yourself as confident, ambitious, and articulate? Do you find yourself drawn to chandeliers, large windows, golden accents? Well, marble may be the product for you. This personality type would most likely be drawn to classic and timeless products, such as marble. Marble can contain beautiful patterns from waterjet processes, which can definitely add an elegant touch to your space.
Those, who are trusting, self-controlled, and caring, are definitely the types of people, who would most likely relate to this interior design style. Clean lines, bright whites, and muted colors are the way to go when you are needing a peaceful space. This also relates to minimalism. A simple hand-painted subway tile would be perfect for this personality type. Additionally, with hand-painted products, this personality type is able to feel connected with another person’s art, relating to their caring side.
The Tree Hugger types are very imaginative and are drawn to art and nature. One may describe this personality as creative, generous, and sensible. This personality type appreciates vintage pieces and small quirky accessories around the house. Tile and stone products that would work well for this personality’s home would be colorful brick or wooden tile. Any product that feels “natural” but still with individuality would work for this interior design style.
We love the drama! This interior design style is for someone, who not only loves the attention, but also strives to be bold in everything they do. This personality would be described as passionate, brave, and romantic. This personality type may enjoy metallic glass tiles that contain a bit of sparkle. This paired with velvet accents and moody colors would definitely create a dramatic look. Even if you don’t have this personality type, it’s never a bad idea to go for a bold look. If you haven’t already read our previous blog, The Time to be Bold is Now, take a look! You may get some ideas on how to create a statement within your home using tile.
If you love anything relating to Chip and Joanna Gaines, you may have this personality type. This personality would be described as modest, organized, and warm. A person with these qualities may be interested in wooden accents and inviting furniture. You may think of the famous “farmhouse” look, when this personality’s interior design preference comes to mind. Accents of neutral tile and stone products, such as brick or white subway tile, would definitely work for this kind of space.
Bright colors and fun patterns are the way to go for someone, who is social, outgoing, and positive. These happy and bright people are drawn to fun and exciting interior design products. If you have this personality type, adding bright blue ceramic tile to your half bathroom may just bring you absolute joy. There will never be anything boring about this personality’s home.
No matter how you would describe yourself - insightful, honest, relaxed, adventurous, or courageous, there is always a perfect tile for your personality. There is also never a wrong tile! We all have completely different styles and interests, and each style is valid and beautiful! Your job is to pick interior design products that you love the most. When you do that, truly any tile will work for you!