Late fall and winter in most places is the time of pale colors, even snow, when everything is getting ready for a sleep and feels extremely unenergetic. That’s why I think it’s the best time to try out a new trend in interior decor that is popping up and is slowly getting into the category of new classics: maximalism!
Maximalism is a hot home decor trend that is opposite to minimalism and supposes a lot of bright colors in bold combos, prints, refined and colorful furniture, artworks and accessories. This style is about more is more, not less is more as minimalism is, and this is a perfect style for boho, ethnic, global and eclectic spaces and for those homeowners who love it all and want everything at the same time – this is your chance to show all you enjoy with style! But to achieve a chic and not a tasteless look you might need some tips and ideas.
Colors And Styles
Color, bright and sumptuous color, is the base of each maximalist space, and you don’t have to just incorporate some bold touches into a neutral color scheme, you can just have it all! If you want, you can choose a color scheme and stick to it for a more cohesive look but actually you can always rock all the colors that come to your mind. Don’t forget about prints, too, they will bring more eye-catchiness (prefer repetitive print in different colors for more cohesiveness), and play with texture – macrame, fringe, tassels, tiles, faux fur, knit and so on. The same goes to styles, if you can’t choose one or two, skip this idea and mix up everything you like in one room, maximalism has no limitations.
a bold maximalist living room with a mustard sectional, pink chairs, an emerald pouf, a bold gallery wall and a bright rug plus statement plants
a bold maximalist living room with light blue walls, a pretty gallery wall, a blue sofa and an ottoman, some mid-century modern furniture
a bold maximalist living room with rattan and wooden furniture, colorful pillows, textiles and ottomans, potted plants
a bold maximalist living room with red walls, a yellow sofa and colorful stools, bold rugs, lovely artworks and potted plants
a bright and colorful maximalist living room with a turquoise sofa, a pink chair, a glass table, lights, plants and a bold prnted rug
a bright maximalist living room with pink walls, mustard and neon green furniture, a vintage fireplace, a red ottoman and some statement plants
a colorful maximalist living room with bold layered rugs, pink printed cushions on the floor, some colorful chairs and artworks
a colorful maximalist living room with double height ceilings, a neutral floor with a printed rug, blue and green furniture, a bold gallery wall
Maximalist Furniture
If you have some styles in mind, choose furniture according to them and go for a lot of pieces (still don’t clutter) and enjoy styles, colors and epochs all mixed in one room! Furnish your space with various daybeds, chairs, armchairs, tables, ottomans, footrests and coffee tables, don’t choose very minimal and sometimes pretty uncomfortable furniture – let yourself enjoy color, texture and a refined look. Don’t be afraid to rock all kinds of colors and prints, when it comes to furnishings, add metallic touches and mismatching upholstery.
a fantastic maximalist living room with pink walls and built-in shelves, a bold printed rug, an orange sofa, a built-in fireplace and a crystal chandelier
a jaw-dropping maximalist living room with mismatching walls, a sectional that includes various upholstery and pillows, a colorful chandelier and accessories
a maximalist living room with a blue sofa, a whimsy chair, colorful rugs and pillows and a bold statement plant in a basket
a maximalist living room with a colorful gallery wall, a hot red sofa, a printed chair, a bright rug and some pillows and books
a maximalist living room with a green accent wall, a pink sofa, a green chair, a bright rug and a glazed tiered table
a maximalist living room with a pink fireplace, a turquoise sofa with colorful pillows, a mint TV unit and a bright rug is wow
a maximalist living room with a pink sofa, table and lamp, a colorful gallery wall, bold upholstery and pillows plus various plants
a maximalist living room with a yellow sofa, pink chairs, various tables and bold artworks plus potted plants
Maximalist Decor
A fireplace can be a nice solution for your maximalist living room and it has a mantel that can be your canvas for decorating. Artworks and gallery walls are on the whole extremely important for a maximalist space as it should be ‘filled’, and they do exactly that personalizing your room evne more than before. All the books and all the decor you have are welcome to be displayed! Place them on various shelves, on the floor next to the furniture, on tables and chairs. Don’t forget about colorful and printed rugs and layering them up, they will help you to make a statement. Get more beautiful ideas below!
a maximalist living room with an emerald sofa, a bright printed rug, a colorful gallery wall, a rust-colored chair, potted greenery and some blue accessories
a maximalist living room with an orange and mustard chair, bright printed rugs and a jaw-dropping gallery wall that takes two walls
a stylish space with a floral wallpaper
a maximalist living room with green walls, a lilac chair and a blue and white sofa, colorful pillows, a coral fireplace and bright accessories
a maximalist living room with lilac walls, a navy sofa, a purple heart ottoman, colorful pillows and books and a gallery wall with a large mirror
a maximalist living room with navy walls, a fuchsia printed rug, a mustard sofa and blue chairs and a bold artwork
a maximalist living room with neutral walls, a blue sofa and a matching ottoman, a colorful gallery wall and lots of potted plants
a maximalist living room with red walls and a matching sofa, layered floral print rugs, a navy buffet, lots of potted greenert and some artworks
a maximalist open layout with a dark green accent wall, a navy sofa, colorful printed pillows, hot pink stools and a printed rug
a pretty maximalist living room with blush walls, blue framed doors, a pink sofa, colorful pillows, pink seating furniture and greenery plus a gallery wall
a refined maximalist living room with neutral paneled walls, a teal sofa and an orange lounger, a zebra ottoman, colorful pillows and rugs
a vibrant maximalist living room with a pink clad fireplace, a green accent wall, a bold bold printed rug, coral furniture and a tiered fringe chandelier
an elegant maximalist living room with a blue sofa, a lilac ottoman, white chairs, a fantastic gallery wall and lots of books and pillows
bright maximalist living room with blue walls, a chevron rug, an amber sofa and an ottoman, yellow chairs, a gold table and a fireplace