Maximalism is ultimately a celebration of creativity, self -expression and color.
In contrast to minimalism – which promotes simplicity and functionality – in this style, everything revolves around personalization and decoration or “more like some”, as some would say. But have you ever seen a home in which the styling feels like everything was a bit too much?
For us, the best maximum houses are courageous and playful and yet visually balanced. And it is difficult to imagine a stronger example of this than the masterful project of Flack Studio.
The design based in Melbourne plays professionally with color, texture, multi -layered patterns and striking art with unsurpassed trust. But they are always refined, coherent and perfectly balanced.
It all depends on shifting the right components together. At the beginning we suggest building a room around one or two core elements that represent their personality – whether this paints the walls their favorite color or an abstract work of art by heroes.
If you love the pattern, but cannot get involved in permanent, a visually bold carpet like the 7397 old Garnkilim from Loom is a great starting pad that is used to anchor other patterned pieces such as the Marble Chloe coffee table from Trit House.
Almost every piece should make a statement in maximum. And creating contrast is a must: to mix dark and bright colors; Big and small forms; and vintage designs with contemporary furniture.
For example, we take a classic but quirky silhouette such as the Dede DS-266 loungers from Domo, paired alongside the 1970 Arflex Marenco sofa from Space FurnIce.
Natural materials such as natural suede -oak -oic flooring of Royal oak soils and striking stone surfaces such as Tiberio from Artedomus will be timeless and increased and not feel kitsch.
While historical maximalism was only about decorated chandeliers, today we recommend choosing some striking wall lights, metallic lamps or soft trailer lighting.
And don't forget to spend time to curate the right vases, ceramics, linked, plants and works of art – this means that there are no bare shelves or empty coffee tables in sight!
This style is not one that you can nail overnight, it really depends on shining things around to find a lawful place for everything. But when everything comes together, your home will feel full of life and personality.
Additional Moodboard credits (from left): “Small carved Budvase in Burgundy” by Asahi so from Craft Victoria. 'Paradise' by Emma Chaplin from Otomys. “Based on a true story XIII” by Rick Carlino from M Contemporary. 'Gravestone with vessel' by James Lemon from Oigall Projects. 'Clay Kin III' by Yaritji Heftfernan from Craft Victoria. “She would tell him that she was sitting in the park by Caroline Cornelius von Otomys”.
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