Credit: Interior Designer Beth Diana Smith

ECLECTIC MAXIMALIST INTERIOR DESIGN

As an answer to the minimalist monotony of muted prints and shades of color, a new trend emerged in interior design: maximalist decor. With a message of “More is More!” eclectic maximalist interior design can be defined by an abundance of color, rich textures and vibrant patterns.

Credit: Interior Designer Beth Diana Smith

HISTORY OF MAXIMALIST INTERIOR DESIGN

Although all trends are cyclical, the term maximalism was a reaction against minimalism in the arts, piquing in the 1960s and 70s and characterized by an excess in graphic design, decoration, luxury and fantasy.

Eclectic maximalist interior design makes a statement. Through the use of ornate mirror frame, colorful throw rugs, bright armchair, bright colored accent chairs, funky lighting, funky floor lamp or wall paper, much of the creative process of the interior designer comes through in each piece with eye-catching patterns and bold colors that intend to make a statement in any room of the home.

Advocates of maximalist interior design philosophy suggest that playing with strong patterns, color on color, contrasting layers, different fabrics and materials adds an exciting dose of eccentricity to any room, opening a space to endless home decor possibilities.

Credit: Interior Designer Beth Diana Smith

Maximalist interior design favors the restoring of personality and originality to interior spaces. It creates a common thread between conversation pieces, textiles, and culturally-specific details, highlighting the fine balance in an eclectic, highly personalized space.

Looking for where to start? Colorful throw rugs, an ornate mirror frame, maximalist art or a throw pillow are simple ways to create maximalist bedrooms in your home or maximalist apartment. If and when you are ready to incorporate more, consider bright colored accent chairs, funky lighting, upholstery fabric or maximalist wallpaper to fully express your style with an eclectic maximalist bedroom for example.

SHOP MAXIMALIST DECOR

From the intricately designed, boldly colored patterns of Eva Sonaike’s batik-print poufs and bold wallpaper; South African design house Shine Shine’s patterned pillows and upholstery fabric to our statement beaded funky lighting collection, maximalist decor abounds throughout the contemporary African design landscape.

Join us in celebrating designers who have created unexpected modern home decor color palettes and thoughtfully combined patterns in ways that have piqued the interest of even the most devoted minimalists. They’re ready to give a jolt of colorful, design-infused energy to any space craving a splash of personality.