The Archetype Quiz

Discover your home's energy

Every space carries a frequency. This quiz helps you see yours — the patterns, moods, and energies shaping how you live and create at home.

Designed by PLAVA Studio — a multidisciplinary practice exploring the intersection of design and energy.

Answer intuitively; there are no right choices, only reflections.(Estimated time: 5 minutes)

Which room or area in your home do you feel most drawn to?

A

The quiet corner no one else uses.

B

The kitchen or cozy living area

C

A bright, open space with good airflow

D

A dim, private space where I can escape

E

A space where I can lie down or feel still

F

I notice every little thing out of place—it bothers me

How does your home feel after a long day?

A

Like it absorbed everything I experienced

B

Like a soft landing space

C

A little chaotic, but it’s fine — I like movement

D

Too loud or too exposed — I want to hide

E

Like a quiet cave, calm and grounding

F

I notice every little thing out of place — it bothers me

How do you express your creativity at home?

A

I rearrange or restyle the space often

B

I love making the space cozy or sensory-rich

C

I collect or display inspiration (books, objects, altars)

D

I don’t really express creativity at home — it feels blocked

E

I use the space to make things (art, movement, writing)

F

I plan and organize creative ideas before I act on them

What’s your relationship to clutter?

A

I keep sentimental items even if I don’t use them

B

I try to manage it, but warmth matters more than order

C

I’m okay with a bit of creative mess

D

I hide clutter — I don’t want to see it

E

I don’t own much, but I don’t fuss about the rest

F

Clutter makes me anxious — I can’t rest until it’s clean

What do you wish your home could help you feel more of?

A

Emotional release and softness

B

Nourishment and comfort

C

Inspiration and spontaneity

D

Protection and quiet

E

Slowness and depth

F

Control and visual harmony

How do you usually make changes in your space?

A

Based on mood — I move things when the energy feels heavy

B

Seasonally or when life shifts

C

On a whim or creative impulse

D

Rarely — change feels exposing

E

Slowly and intentionally

F

After intense cleaning or reorganizing sessions

What does “home” mean to you, truly?

A

A reflection of my emotional world

B

A place to care for others and myself

C

A space that grows and shifts with me

D

A place to hide and feel unseen

E

A sanctuary to be fully alone

F

A space I can perfect — when it’s right, I feel calm

Which of these habits resonates most with you?

A

Revisiting old memories or holding onto the past

B

Baking, nesting, or rearranging for comfort

C

Creative bursts of redecorating or rethinking the space

D

Turning off lights, drawing curtains, needing time alone

E

Meditating, grounding, or lying on the floor to feel clear

F

Wiping down surfaces daily and organizing by color or symmetry

How do you feel when you enter a new space?

A

I sense the atmosphere immediately — it’s either soothing or off

B

I imagine how I could make it warmer or more inviting

C

I’m curious about its textures, light, and design

D

I look for a quiet corner to retreat to

E

I scan how balanced or clear it feels

F

I mentally tidy or visualize improvements

When you think about “home,” which element feels most essential?

A

Sound — music, echoes, or silence

B

Scent — something grounding like baking or incense

C

Light — movement, brightness, or shadow

D

Air — privacy, stillness, or atmosphere

E

Earth — structure, texture, and balance

F

Order — systems and visual rhythm

What kind of beauty speaks to you most?

A

Faded, poetic, and nostalgic

B

Cozy, layered, and lived-in

C

Expressive, evolving, and spontaneous

D

Minimal, quiet, and soft

E

Balanced, luminous, and pure

F

Clean-lined, refined, and intentional

How do you tend to reset your own energy at home?

A

By listening to music or journaling

B

By cooking, tending, or rearranging something

C

By moving — dancing, stretching, or opening windows

D

By dimming the lights and going inward

E

By sitting still and breathing deeply

F

By cleaning or reordering until calm returns

Which statement feels most true when your space feels “off”?

A

It feels emotionally heavy — like it’s holding memories

B

It feels restless — I can’t find comfort

C

It feels stagnant — no inspiration

D

It feels overstimulating — I crave darkness

E

It feels unanchored — too fast or bright

F

It feels disordered — I crave structure

How would you describe your dream home atmosphere?

A

Serene and soulful, like a whisper

B

Warm and welcoming, like a soft embrace

C

Creative and expressive, always evolving

D

Quiet and mysterious, a private sanctuary

E

Still and meditative, a temple of calm

F

Clear and harmonious, beautifully composed

How does light influence your mood at home?

A

I love soft, dappled light and changing shadows.

B

I crave warm light that feels comforting.

C

I follow natural light throughout the day.

D

I prefer dim spaces — they feel private and safe.

E

I like even, bright light and symmetry.

F

I adjust the light constantly — it affects my focus and sense of control.

When guests visit, how do you want them to feel?

A

Moved — like they experienced something meaningful

B

Nourished — like they belong here

C

Inspired — like they want to create something

D

Rested — like they’ve stepped away from the world

E

Grounded — like they’ve touched stillness

F

Impressed — like everything feels beautifully in order