Minimalism is the leading interior design trend of the 21st century, keeping pace with the advanced eco-trends, it has many fans, but there are also those who are “cramped”.

What is maximalism and who needs it

Minimalism should not be confused with asceticism, and maximalism with excess luxury and bad taste. Minimalist designs can be expensive, while maximal designs can be discreet and affordable. Maximalism in the interior is not the anarchy of colors or the kingdom of dust collectors. This is a special form of ordered chaos, where each thing is exactly in its place. Accents in such an interior do not interrupt each other, and all objects are united by their emotional connection with the owner.

A maximalistic approach is characteristic of many interior styles. Historically established rococo, art nouveau, art deco, colonial style, followed by younger boho, memphis, pop art – they all tend to maximize performance.

Maximalism is suitable for those who have family heirlooms, gravitate towards collecting, creativity, multiculturalism, want to see more expression and dynamics in the living space. 

What to do if you are a maximalist

Bare walls with a lonely poster, built-in furniture, smooth fronts without handles, a minimum of decor. All this is not about you? or Turn decor into art. Decorate the walls so abundantly that the deliberation of this process becomes apparent.

An interesting technique if you are maximalist is to: choose only one wall for the “picture gallery”, abandoning the classical uniform distribution of paintings and photos around the apartment. 

An element such as an antique bust in sunglasses will immediately make it clear: you are playing according to your interior rules. Yes, it looks strange. The main thing is not to cross the line beyond which the interior experiment ends and the interior madness begins.

Choose color and layering. If you gravitate towards drama, choose dark and / or rich colors for your finishes – the exact opposite of minimalist white walls. 

A fashionable technique for maximalism is layering in textiles. Several blankets and pillows on one sofa, a combination of different textures and prints. A popular micro-trend: two or three overlapping carpets in the same room.