INTP Living Space

[Oculus Sinister]

What are the important or essential things that you need in your living environment? Personally, I require a lot of open space and privacy and unfortunately my needs are not being met as of now. I live in a rancher with my father. The house is very small and furniture is cramped everywhere. For example, in my room a giant bed, dresser and nightstand are thrown into a 10x10 space which neighbors my Dad's room. About 1 ft or less of wall makes this space not so private at all. Up the hall is the living room, dining room, kitchen and I can hear whatever activity is going on there. If the TV is on, I hear it, if my Dad is washing dishes, I hear it. Basically anything that goes on and I have to be careful not to speak loudly on the phone either because it is heard. With my space being so very small, I have nowhere to put anything and so must everything is thrown around and the disorganization wastes a lot of time to find a book or anything of importance. Also, I can't do anything I want to do here so I am basically forced to just live in a state of isolated suburban hell without being able to paint or bring anything new in here without the approval of my INFJ Dad. I am 24 yrs old and I feel like I am 8 yrs old. Mods, this could be a rant but I didn't know that when I began to write it. I think my example clearly illustrates where an INTP should not live and so I am wondering how other INTP's living space compares to mine. What are the key essentials that keep you together and comfortable in your private setting?

[mancroft]

Why not move out?

[Oculus Sinister]

The financial situation. I don't make enough money at my job and since I pay for college, cell phone bill, gas, books and any other expense all of my money goes to all of the essentials of existence. Perhaps I can find a different job soon in order to find a suitable living space but pissing away money on rent just irritates me. I refuse to live with anyone because all of my past living experiences haven't been very enjoyable. The rent for a 1 bedroom around here is steep(500 or more) and plus all of the other expenses would put me in the farther negatives of debt. Though I have considered renting a garage that I can use as a studio just to get away from here.

[attila_the_hunny]

I like it minimal. Few pieces of furniture that are functional but have a sense of style, nothing ornate. I like slightly darker colors for the painting and I don't like a lot of light to enter my room. I like enough space to maneuver, but large spaces bother me because I feel obligated to fill it...and I don't want a lot of shit.
I like my room away from all public area, such as a kitchen or living room...or other people's rooms. I like houses with multiple floors for this reason, or my room stored away somewhere else [when I lived with my grandmother, my room was detached from the house. Loved it.]

Those aren't exactly essentials, I'm pretty adaptable. They are, however, my preferences.

[Avengardh]

I like big spaces, the lesser the things the better. However I do like tables [preferably with round edges] where I can study/make things, they have to be sturdy.

Since I have a need for drawing/art I would need a separate room for that + my comp.

It has to be peaceful, I like silence.

Edit: oh yes, the ability to have a lot of light but also darkness is a must.

[outmywindow]

All I need is a floor, a ceiling, four walls (with at least one window), and a lock on the door to which only I have the key. Everything else is extra.

[Oculus Sinister]

I like big spaces, the lesser the things the better. However I do like tables [preferably with round edges] where I can study/make things, they have to be sturdy.

Since I have a need for drawing/art I would need a separate room for that + my comp.

It has to be peaceful, I like silence.

Edit: oh yes, the ability to have a lot of light but also darkness is a must.

yes, i need a room for art right now and i don't have it. It sucks. I agree in the table with round edges and a nice chair that sits 90 degrees vertical that says, bad posture suck it up and a work bench would be nice also. Open space is key.

[charred_heart]

I like big spaces, the lesser the things the better. However I do like tables [preferably with round edges] where I can study/make things, they have to be sturdy.

Since I have a need for drawing/art I would need a separate room for that + my comp.

It has to be peaceful, I like silence.

Edit: oh yes, the ability to have a lot of light but also darkness is a must.similiar. I also prefer white walls, a white marble floor, ideally a glass balcony or a sliding window (I hate wooden frames), plus a good cooling/heating system. I like big rooms, but only if I have a book case or computer in there, otherwise it seems like a waste of space if I won't spend much time there.

[Hustler]

I daydream about getting rid of all of my possessions, save for the bare essentials (clothes, a toothbrush, etc.) and my books and computer. The rest of them all seem so extraneous.

[sbw]

The financial situation. I don't make enough money at my job and since I pay for college, cell phone bill, gas, books and any other expense all of my money goes to all of the essentials of existence. Perhaps I can find a different job soon in order to find a suitable living space but pissing away money on rent just irritates me. I refuse to live with anyone because all of my past living experiences haven't been very enjoyable. The rent for a 1 bedroom around here is steep(500 or more) and plus all of the other expenses would put me in the farther negatives of debt. Though I have considered renting a garage that I can use as a studio just to get away from here.

500 is cheap. if you can rent a garage for less and live in it, so much the better.

what are you gonna be when you grow up? if college isnt going to lead directly to 6-figure checks, then maybe you should quit college and work more.

Scott

[sbw]

What are the important or essential things that you need in your living environment?

....What are the key essentials that keep you together and comfortable in your private setting?

I have a nice tv and mattress, and a comfortable couch. most of my other stuff is cheap, and there isnt very much of it.

Scott

[omnirook]

Me - I like clutter and lots of it. And I don't like windows that are not heavily covered w/shades and then drapes over those. A view means nothing to me. I prefer to have only the light that I need. I don't like modern furniture at all. I like antique furniture piled w/antique collectibles. I like the smell of wood and wood polish, overlaid w/the smells of coffee and cigars.

[bergenski]

I daydream about getting rid of all of my possessions, save for the bare essentials (clothes, a toothbrush, etc.) and my books and computer. The rest of them all seem so extraneous.
You are, like, Mr. INTP.

As long as things are functional and logically done, that is what I need.

[lbloom]

the bare essentials (clothes, a toothbrush, etc.) and my books and computer.

= my life

[PonderBee]

You need a dry-erase board up on the wall that tracks in bright red how much money you've "earned" by living rent-free all this time.