Minimalism has been on top for many years but now a new trend appeared, and it’s contrarious, it’s maximalism. Maximalism is an absolute antipode of minimalism, it’s all about bright colors and contrasting color combos, prints, lots of furniture, artworks and accessories. Maximalism is an ideal trend to pull off in boho and eclectic interiors. How to pull off this trend in the interior decor to achieve a cool look? We’ve prepared some tips and examples to do it right.
Colors
The base of each maximalist space is color, lots of color! Use any colors you love, from navy to pink, creating a dark space with colorful furniture and decor or neutral space with the same. Create bold contrasts, bright touches of various color combos and don’t afraid to rock patterns you like. Here boho chic interiors with a touch of color are a great idea – boho and gypsy interiors are welcome.
A bright open layout with colorful furniture with a bright printed rug and bold walls.
A bold living room with many printed textiles, pillows, artworks and chic furniture.
A moody space with jewel tones,metallic and mirror touches plus lush greenery for a bold look.
Navy as a basic color, emerald and yellow touches plus mid-century modern furniture.
A super colorful space with jewel tone stools and colorful upholstered furniture plus a colorful accent wall.
A bright living room with an oversized chandelier, bold artworks, a printed rug and moody sofa.
A bright space in emerald, black with red and yellow accens and a printed rug.
A bright boho space in purple, fuchsia, pink and blue and lots of gilded touches.
Artworks
Gallery walls that are so popular now, are one of the main design features if we take maximalism. You can fill every inch of an accent wall with artwork and still be on-trend. You may create several gallery walls, prefer bright and colorful ones as maximalism is all about color. Wanna know how to design a gallery wall right? Head over here.
An eclectic living room with a bright gallery wall with vintage posters and artworks.
A colorful and bright living room with super bold artworks covering the whole wall.
A traditional space spruced up with super bold and vibrant artworks and pillows and rugs that create a mood.
A colorful space and a pink wall that is completely covered with bright artworks for a bold touch.
Making your dining space bold with a bright and variative gallery wall like this one.
A colorful modern gallery wall with decorative plates,colorful frames and neon touches.
A colorful space with a bold gallery wall with various artworks and mirrors.
Books
Maximalist trend is a friend for book lovers because other styles may limit the amount of books you display but this one never. All the books you have are welcome to be displayed! Place them on various shelves, on the floor next to the furniture, on tables and chairs. Think of rocking bright bookshelves to accent the books even more.
Lots of books placed on the walls are great for maximalist spaces.
A colorful interior in blue and orange with lots of bookshelves that frame the window.
A large bookshelf unit that takes the whole wall is a great idea for a maximalist space, and artworks on the other wall help to show off the trend too.
A maximalist space with lots of books by the fireplace and colorful furniture and metallics.
Make your shelves colorful, for example, red or pink, to accent your books even better.
Comfortable furniture
Forget minimalist trends with as little furniture as possible and go maximalist! Furnish your space with various daybeds, chairs, armchairs, tables, ottomans, footrests and coffee tables. Don’t be afraid to rock all kinds of colors and prints, add metallic touches and various upholstery. Use comfortable furniture, go eclectics to create a bright maximalist space.
Don't be afraid to rock as many furniture pieces as you want for a maximalist space.
Several different chairs and a sofa, a coffee table for a comfortable space.
Several chairs, sofas, ottomans and coffee tables are all you need for a maixmalist space.
Lots of furniture in bold colors, prints and fabrics for a bright maximalist space.
Rock various furniture items to make your space more eye-catchy, chairs, armchairs, daybeds, tables and sofas.