Aiming for maximalist decor in your home is ideal if you are a big fan of patterns, colours, and quirky accessories. While minimalism is still popular, maximalism is for those who know they could never get by with barely any colours or fun things to look at in their lives. Here are a few ways you can emulate maximalist decor in your home if you want to give this a go.
By Team Savant
Image: Collov Home Design
Have One Whole Wall Dedicated To Your Favourite Art
If there’s one thing you’ll find across most homes with maximalist decor, it’s artwork. Not just one or two pieces, either — whole walls of artwork. You can get really creative with this and have a lot of fun. You can use artwork of different sizes, including prints, vinyl backdrops, photographs of people you love, different frames, and more. Creating a gallery wall is a lot of fun and can bring so much personality to the interior of your home.
Use Bold Colours
A maximalist decor isn't complete without some bold, clashing colors. Orange and pink, for example, can look fabulous in the same room. However, it’s up to you which colors you choose to use — see if you can figure which colours you like the look of best with the help of a color wheel!
Clash Patterns
Another great way to create maximalist decor in your home is to clash patterns. For instance, leopard print, polka dots, and stripes could all work well in your space! The key is to use them in various sizes and amounts. For example, use one pattern around 60%, one pattern around 30%, and another pattern around 10%. It’s a good idea to stick to three patterns, as more than that can get a little complicated.
Don’t Choose Matching Furniture Sets
Matching furniture sets are so outdated. You don’t need to choose matching furniture sets to create a cool look in your home. Mixing up your furniture and buying from various sets that you like can create a much more interesting look. As long as you pick something to bring the pieces together, such as a color or style, it won’t matter that they aren't from the same set.
The Little Details Make A Big Difference
There are so many little details you can add to your maximalist decor to add even more interest. Mix up various cushions of sizes and styles on your sofas for an interesting look that is also comfortable. You can also add a touch of interior charm with a clock. Just don’t clutter up the space too much. Maximalist is all about being bold, but adding too many decorative items takes up space and can look cluttered visually.
Use Vintage, Thrifted, And Antique Pieces
Vintage, thrifted, and antique pieces are great if you want a unique look that nobody else has got. Just know what to look out for when hoping to buy a quality vintage or thrifted piece.
Strive For Comfort
Although you want a super bold and interesting look in your maximalist decor, you should still strive to achieve a comfortable look. Your home should be cosy, and you should enjoy relaxing in it. In fact, every home, regardless of the desired look, should aim for comfort and functionality above all else. There’s no point in having a fantastic looking lounge area if you can’t actually use it. What’s the point in that?
Consider Expanding The Space
It can be that having more space to work with in your home also allows you to expand, grow, and redefine your approach to decoration. When you have larger rooms and allow more natural light into an area, you can get away with the general budgetary cost of placing maximalist decoration in a home - without it looking overly cluttered or overwhelmingly busy.
Expanding the space in this way will, of course, depend on the planning permission you receive. This can depend on a number of factors such as making sure you undergo a bat survey to ensure your home is safe for expansion. You can watch this video to help you feel more informed about what your options are, and if planning permission is even possible in your case.
Load Up On Books
You can never have too many books in your maximalist decor. Load up your coffee tables, book shelves, and cabinets with books that you love. A reading nook can be a wonderful addition to your home if you want a special place to read, too. Books can be expensive, so thrift them and buy secondhand, too. You might even find people giving them away on Facebook marketplace, so keep an eye out.
Don’t Aim For Perfection — Aim For Personalisation
Don’t feel under pressure to make your maximalist home look perfect. It’s not about perfection — it’s about personalization. This home should be a reflection of you and your favorite colors, patterns, and pictures. You should feel at home, and it should be a look that you want to keep for the foreseeable. You might like how a home looks on Instagram or Pinterest, but if it doesn’t really suit your style, then you won’t want to keep it.
How are you planning on emulating maximalist decor in your home? Feel free to leave your own thoughts and ideas below!