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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Maximalism provokes so many questions. Such as, can you really function in this space? Who lives here? And, will people think I’m a hoarder?

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Finding your style

I display it in little trinket dishes around my dressing room and it nudges me to remember to wear it, too. When I’m designing a space, my main a im is simple: to create spaces that people love to hang out in. I believe our homes should be functional, beautiful and full of personality. Then, once you are used to seeing a bit more colour around the place, you may want to be brave and paint a ceiling, feature wall or even the whole room in the same colour. Play around with patterns and prints I would describe my style as colourful, playful maximalism. I take the ‘more is more’ approach to most things in life and especially when it comes to interior design.

Change the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the “Settings & Account” section. What happens at the end of my trial? We love our homes even more when we are surrounded by the things we love. Maximalism means more of everything; that means more of your favorite colors, fabrics and accessories. To keep your decor from looking too random, find a few common colors or patterns to repeat through the room. There is a fine line between your decor being an “everything bagel” and a platter of colorful pastries. How relaxing it would be to decorate without the pressure of perfection. Maximalism style works best when it’s imperfect. While your decor should have some unifying colors or patterns, there is absolutely no need to stress over matching furniture or colors — in fact, that’s the best part. The maximalist decor trend is all about embracing excess and adding things that you love to your space,’ says Avalana Simpson, designer and founder of Avalana Design. ‘Think large doses of colour, exuberant patterns and plenty of nods to places and experiences that inspire you. It’s all about escapism.’ Be transported to East Asia, explore nature and introduce biophilic blooms to your home via Avalana Design’s stunning interior collections. Trends and themesLighting is a great way to add personality into your room. I like to have a selection of table lamps, floor lamps and task lighting in a room. I’m also partial to a candle or two to create a really lovely ambience. We love the gallery walls that are the most prominent design feature of maximalism. You can fill every inch of an accent wall with artwork and still be on-trend. The secret to making a maximalist gallery wall work is to forget what you know about coordinating the frames, color and subjects of your art. Your decorating goal is to simply fill a wall with art that you love. The only guideline you’ll need to follow is taking care to space your artwork properly. Decide on a measurement between each frame, and use that as your guide. Your maximalist gallery wall can hold artwork in a variety of sizes, but the spacing should be uniform. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find the confidence to experiment and be bolder with your style. It's time to banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window. As minimalism and white washed (or in recent years grey washed) decor eases its way out of the current decor trends, maximalist decor has emerged to fill its place. This more is more philosophy can make for a breathtaking space. It can also leave you scratching your head as to practicality of this style in your home. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find the confidence to experiment, be bolder with your style and curate a space that fills you with joy. It's time to banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window.