More Is More Decor - A Handbook For Maximalists: Banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window

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Combining family photos, kids' drawings, and professional paintings or prints creates an upbeat, energizing display. Don’t feel you have to match everything – designer Shalini Misra loves a mix of minimalist and maximalist styles – however, do match lamp trims, switches and door fittings for a harmonious look.

M aximalist home decor gives you the sense that you’re living in a piece of art made from all of your favorite things. A black table and chairs also help temper the eye-catching patterns, providing a calming spot in this energetic room. Maximalism is not about clutter or hoarding, but about curated collections and displaying the things that make us happy. Each piece of maximalist decor, including the armchairs, lamps, and pillows, has a matching mate to achieve symmetry and balance. However, if a rainbow bright color scheme doesn’t appeal to you, you can create a maximalist look with a monochromatic color scheme.In Milan, fashion brand Etro's home collection featured its signature paisley, especially striking on a fabric-covered cabinet. But if you're looking for some inspiration, Niko Rasides, Design Director at Nicholas Anthony advises: 'Maximalism thrives on a diverse color palette; jewel tones, vibrant reds, deep blues, and lush greens which can coexist harmoniously in a maximalist living room.

A gallery wall is also a beautiful way to add decor to your space and create an accent wall that draws the eye. There's always some kind of maximalist movement going on," says Cecil Adams, vice president and creative director for Currey and Co. Lately, it seems like interior designers are finally giving the fifth wall the attention it deserves.Maximalism leans into big and bold decision making when it comes to color, pattern, texture, shape, and form,” Hopp tells AD. Clashing patterns, riotous color palettes, impressive (and enormous) collections of objects, this decor trend is having its well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Maximalism, a decor trend that embraces the aesthetic of excess, has been on the rise for a few years. Design your setup so that it features hues that you love—this space is filled with gold accents galore!