If you’re not too keen on the clean lines and streamlined approach to interior design that’s all but everywhere, you may feel more at home with a maximalist approach.
Maximalism’s more-is-more approach is a direct reaction to minimalism’s less-is-more mantra, and, as such, embraces over-the-top interiors that some may call gaudy and others will call gorgeous. You may be tired of white-on-white and monochrome, so why not embrace your creative side and bring in the colour, clutter and candour? We’ll show you how.
Be confident
To be a maximalist, you must be confident in your design aesthetic and be willing to have everything on display. From your family photographs to shells you collect each holiday, forget storage boxes and locked cupboards – now you can enjoy your possessions. Sentimentality is embraced, as heirlooms and keepsakes make for interesting design elements that reflect a sense of personality and history sorely missing in minimalist interiors.
Be rebellious
Forget the rules about matching colours, subdued patterns and coordinated furniture; a maximalist interior allows you the freedom to go to town on brights, texture and pattern. This is about creating cosy interiors rich in warmth and full of wonder. Don’t be afraid to cover your walls from floor to ceiling in collected and framed artwork, or hang tapestries on the wall.
Be balanced
While maximalism allows for a little more ornamentation, it’s still a far cry from cluttered. To avoid this design no-no, create curated spaces within your home where you group like objects together and place them in aesthetically pleasing configurations. However tempting it may be to gather every item you own or to spend on smaller items, this is a design style that needs to develop over time, and you should allow your interior space to become a reflection of your life and passions.
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