Maximalist style is the opposite of minimalism: bold color, layered patterns, full walls and collections on display. Its motto is “more is more”, but good maximalism is curated, not chaotic.
Key elements
- Saturated colors: deep greens, jewel blues, rich reds, sometimes on walls, ceilings and trim at once.
- Pattern mixing: florals with stripes, wallpaper with patterned upholstery.
- Displayed collections: books, art, ceramics, objects from travel.
- Gallery walls and layered rugs.
- Statement furniture and lighting.
How to make it work
- Pick a dominant color family and let everything relate to it.
- Vary pattern scale: one large pattern, one medium, one small.
- Group collections instead of scattering them.
- Keep a clear focal point so the eye has somewhere to land.
- Edit: maximalism is still a selection.
Maximalism overlaps with eclectic and bohemian styles; Tigmi’s Art Deco Glam and Moroccan Vibrance presets lean in this direction.