5 Things Every Type A Personality NEEDS in Their Home

January 26, 2016 by Alanna Finn

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If you have a Type A personality, you know EXACTLY who you are. You’ve probably already made a list of character traits that make you Type A because, let’s be honest, you LOVE making lists. So, here’s another list for your organized pleasure! We’re sure you’ll let us know if we missed anything.

1. A Clock

Since the typical Type A individual hates nothing more than wasting time, they absolutely need to have a clock. Heck, put one in every room so they can be constantly reminded of how ON TIME they always are. Check out this awesome minimalist design on Amazon for $80. We found this time gem on a list of 50 other wall clocks that are sure to impress.

2. A Calendar

Speaking of being on time, Type A people are freaks of nature when it comes to remembering things like birthdays or special occasions, so these guys really need a calendar. You know you’re Type A if you’re always the first one to give a gift or send a birthday card. We found a list of the best wall calendars of 2016 from Apartment Therapy. You can find this pretty pastel one on Etsy for $26.

3. A To-Do List

It’s not enough to have just a calendar in a Type A abode, these guys need a prominently displayed to-do list at all times. No refrigerator would be complete without a spot for this person to list out every detail to remember for that day. You can find this simple and handy to-do notebook on Amazon for $4.18 a book.

4. Relax Regimen

With all of this planning and scheduling, it can be hard for these busy-brains to fall asleep. Every Type A should really invest in a good pillow, a calming lavender scented candle and some noise canceling curtains (for any Type A living in an area as noisy as their thoughts!). Good Housekeeping listed this pillow on their best pillow list. You can find it on Bed, Bath & Beyond for just $19.99!

5. Meal Prep Items

Every Type A personality probably planned every day for the rest of the year starting on January 1^st, and that’s including what they are going to eat for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. This is why every Type A should have some serious food prep items like food travel containers and a great travel mug to carry with them to and from all of their appointments. These nifty and stackable containers can be found on Amazon for $14.95. They’re microwavable and safe for both the freezer and the dishwasher!

6. Games

You might think that anyone with a Type A personality is all work and no play, but that’s just not true! These guys love solving problems and they certainly have fun doing it. Every Type A should have a few brain-teasing games in the house, because problem solving is naturally relaxing to these folks. You can find this Super Scrabble edition on ToysRUs for $24.99.

Did you already make a list of the things we forgot? Let us know in the comments below or shout them out to us on Twitter @Redfin

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Alanna Finn

Alanna is the celebrity real estate expert at Redfin and oversees the Fun & Fabulous content for the Redfin Real-Time blog. Before coming to Redfin, Alanna was a local TV news producer and dabbled in the world of reality TV production. Her dream home would be a duplex in NYC with a balcony, washer/dryer and a dishwasher. Redfin is a full-service real estate brokerage that uses modern technology to make clients smarter and faster. For more information about working with a Redfin real estate agent to buy or sell a home, visit our Why Redfin page.

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