According to an article from The Washington Post:
‘Go big and go home: How to do maximalism right’
Maximalism is about surrounding yourself with the things that you love. It can be art, decor, furniture, anything at all, but it all boils down to layering those things beautifully together in a strategic way.
While no one wants a space that feels cluttered; the aim is to fill it perfectly. Creating a perfect balance in a maximal space is about adding furnishings, accessories and art as you build a layered, sophisticated look.
Steps Outlined in the Article on how to build this look:
- Own your style
- Draw inspiration from what you love
- Start small
- Cover surfaces
- Refresh ancestral pieces
- Embrace the gallery wall
- Don’t forget the fifth wall
- Trust your gut
- Keep it rooted in the classics
- Ask for help
- Go all out with patterns
- Create vignettes
