{"id":31566,"date":"2024-02-12T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/?p=31566"},"modified":"2024-01-19T16:36:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:36:25","slug":"maximalist-interior-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/maximalist-interior-design\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Bring Maximalist Interior Design Into Your Bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While minimalism<\/a> still has its place in the design world\u2014after all, there is<\/em> such a thing as having too much stuff in one space\u2014there is a design approach that\u2019s all about curating and collecting and knowing when to rein it in. It\u2019s called maximalism, and as its name suggests, it\u2019s about taking your decor to the max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As minimalism\u2019s polar opposite, maximalist interior design is having a moment right now. And we\u2019ll show you how to achieve this look in your bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is maximalist interior design?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaximalism is a style that embodies a \u2018more is more\u2019 approach,\u201d says Kristina Phillips, principal designer and owner of Kristina Phillips Interior Design<\/a>. \u201cThis trend has been around since before the Victorian age, usually coinciding with upturns in the economy. Displaying collections, layering patterns, and mixing finishes are all examples of maximalism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Phillips explains, in the early 16th century, wealthy homeowners would fill curio cabinets with collectibles and valuables to show off their wealth. During the Victorian times, affluent homes were filled with all sorts of objects and furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThink about the lavishness of Versailles, the over-the-top glamour of Hollywood Regency, and the vibrant designs of Dorothy Draper,\u201d Phillips says. \u201cThis decor style has always been around, depending on the era and what is happening socially and economically.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since modern maximalist interior design tends to be associated with happy feelings, Phillips believes the design style is having a resurgence once again as a response to the doom and gloom of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs people began traveling and entertaining again, displaying collections and decorating with plenty of color give spaces character and emotion,\u201d Phillips observes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She adds that maximalism isn’t for someone who tires of bold, vibrant colors and patterns easily, and designing a layered, collected look takes time and restraint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why she suggests hiring a professional<\/a> to streamline the process so you can avoid costly mistakes. \u201cThere is such a thing as too much,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to bring maximalist interior design into the bedroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start with the walls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When giving your bedroom a maximalist makeover, Phillips recommends starting with a vibrant solid grasscloth wallcovering, which can include a coordinating paper or paint for the ceiling along with painted trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go bold with fabrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the fabrics used throughout your maximalist bedroom, Phillips says you can install multi-hued, patterned window treatments with passementerie (decorative trim such as tassels or fringe), along with aboldly upholstered headboard or bed frame<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be shy with finishes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To accomplish eclectic maximalist interior design in your bedroom, it\u2019s best to go with myriad finishes for your furniture and lighting instead of trying to be matchy-matchy. That\u2019s why Phillips advises flanking lacquered bedside tables with a statement chandelier overhead, preferably in brass or another finish that shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weave in a luxe feel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To make your maximalist bedroom also feel like a self-care oasis, don\u2019t skimp on luxurious touches throughout. For instance, Philips says to achieve this look, you can place avelvet tufted bench<\/span>\u00a0or chaise at the end of your bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotlight your floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And since you\u2019re trying to \u201cmax\u201d out the style in your bedroom, take those bold visuals to your floor too. For this, Phillips recommends using acozy, thick wool rug<\/span>, perhaps in an eye-catching hue or pattern, to blanket the whole floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are the principles of maximalism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phillips says that in maximalism, each surface and item in the space should be considered, taking a multi-layered approach. For colorful maximalist interior design, different colors, patterns, textures, and finishes should all be incorporated\u2014but in a thoughtful, cohesive way. \u201cMake sure there is a common thread like a color or pattern,\u201d Phillips says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the difference between maximalism and clutter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaximalism has a very distinct approach, where scale and cohesion are still very much considered,\u201d Phillips says. \u201cClutter is more of a random display of objects and haphazard usage of color and pattern.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the difference between a maximalist room and a minimalist room?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phillips says that while a maximalist room incorporates bold color, pattern, and style in a very saturated way, usually evoking a feeling of joy, a minimalist space often is monochromatic, with little to no ornamentation. \u201cWhile there may be a variety of textures, patterns and colors are limited to neutrals and solids,\u201d Phillips concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the best way to pair bedroom furniture pieces of different styles? Here’s <\/em>how to mix and match bedroom furniture like a pro<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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