How to Embrace Maximalism in Your Home Decor
Discover how to embrace maximalism in home decor with bold colors, layered textures, and eclectic pieces that showcase your unique personality.
Minimalism had its moment to shine, and while we loved monochromatic palettes and sleek design principles, it’s time for something more vibrant and extravagant to take center stage in the interior design world. We’re talking about maximalism, the chic and creative design style that’s all about unapologetically expressing yourself with as much color, layers, and textures as you want.
There’s a fine line between a home that looks artsy and maximalist and one that is simply cluttered. To ensure you nail that fun, vivid maximalist look, we’ve rounded up some tips for embracing this trendy style in your home. Keep reading to see each one.
Give Every Corner a Fun Pop of Color
One of the most defining characteristics of maximalism as a design movement is bright, vivid, lively colors. We’re not talking about pastels; think jewel tones, ultra-saturated hues, and the most vibrant neons.
When making your color choices for furniture in your spaces, don’t be afraid to go bold. Choose a color palette that no one can ignore, playing around with magentas, teals, yellows, and any other happy shade that warms your heart. Then, make sure those pops of color show up in your space, whether it’s on the walls or in a statement couch or coffee table.
Layer Patterns Without Fear
For true maximalists, one pattern is never enough. Don’t limit yourself to just one floral pattern on your wallpaper or stripes on your rug. Experiment with keeping them in one space to add depth and movement to your room.
If you have geometric patterns on your walls, see how you feel pairing them with polka dots or a damask look in your throw pillows or curtains. You can also try mixing and matching rugs with different patterns and styles for added texture and coziness. If you’re worried they’ll look a bit too chaotic, try sticking to a cohesive color palette to ensure they blend together nicely and don’t clash too much.
Fill the Walls with Art
Maximalism goes hand in hand with art. If you want your walls to scream maximalism, treat them as a blank canvas on which you can display every painting, poster, or tapestry that’s close to your heart. This gallery-style approach to decorating your walls can make your home feel extra cozy and sentimental. Don’t worry about looking like there’s too much on your wall. Just arrange each piece so that there’s organized chaos in your space, and it will look happy and vibrant.
Show Off Your Favorite Things on Bookshelves
Bookshelves aren’t just for books and plants. Get creative with what you display on your shelves. Use the space to add more visual interest and surprises for guests, whether it’s collectibles, handicrafts, miniature sculptures, your favorite scented candles, or souvenirs from your travels around the world.
The goal is to tell interesting stories about yourself by displaying curious and memorable keepsakes for everyone to see. Include things of varying heights and shapes to create a more dynamic collection. However, if you think it looks a little too disordered, you can group these well-loved items by color for a more cohesive look.
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In today’s creative world, “less is more” no longer applies to decorating your home. It’s time to embrace your individuality and show off your big, bold personality in your home, whether it’s by adding bright colors everywhere in your space to dotting your shelves with your favorite trinkets and art pieces. If you’re ready to transform your space and make it pop, take these maximalism tips to heart next time you decorate, and bring on the creative chaos.
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