Maximalist Decor Is Back-Here's How to Not Let It Intimidate You

""Maximalist design is a style and aesthetic that leans into the more is more mentality," says Megan Hopp, an interior designer based in New York and founder of Megan Hopp Design. The antithesis of minimalism, maximalist interiors embrace bold use of color, pattern, and layering to create a space that honors and celebrates excess. However, maximalism isn't just piling everything into a room and calling it a day-it's as intentional and curated as any other interior design trend."

"visionaries like AD100 Hall of Famer Kelly Wearstler and AD100 designer Martin Brudnizki have championed the style and brought it further into the spotlight of the interior design zeitgeist. It cannot be denied: we are in the middle of a maximalism moment. "After years of clean, modern-and void of personality, in my opinion-design, we love the warmth, texture, and organic feeling traditional vibes bring to a home," designer Allison Handler recently told AD. "People want color and they want their homes to tell a story,""

Maximalist interior design follows a more-is-more philosophy that combines bold color, pattern, texture, shape, and layered objects. Maximalist rooms blend eclectic patterns, contrasting hues, varied materials, and curated collections to create vibrant, personality-rich spaces. The style opposes minimalism by celebrating excess while remaining intentional and thoughtfully composed. Prominent designers and trendsetters have increased maximalism's visibility, contributing to a resurgence after years of clean, modern minimalism. Home environments favor warmth, organic textures, and storytelling through decor choices, encouraging expressive, playful, and richly detailed interiors.

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