This trend is simply a response to the other trend that has been around for some time now - Scandi/Japandi or what is known as Minimalism.
Many of us finding that Minimalism is not really for them so they are looking for something with more personality, something that reflects who they are... A touch of story telling through their personal belongings and their own personal style.
This trend encourages us to surround ourselves with more stuff in general. More furniture, more wall art, plenty of travel souvenirs and memorabilia to remind us of our past.
Saying that, the Maximalism doesn't mean clutter and mess. You still need to remember about functionality and space but you are allowed to go a bit over the top and surround yourself with all the things that you love and that have a deeper, personal meaning to you.
There is also an element of tradition and sustainability in Maximalism. Your grandmother's oil painting or an old vintage vase picked up at the flea market should take a prime space on your console table. Once combined with the other contemporary accessories, they will be a true testimony to your personality and your good taste!
Following this trend you are also tapping into the sustainability concept which has become so important over the years and impacted our lives on so many levels.
By curating and utilising an old piece of furniture or home accessories you become more sustainable and therefore environment friendly. It's a wining formula for anyone who wants to stay on trend and be good to our planet.
So how to do Maximalism? Mixing and layering is the key to get the look right. Velvet upholstered armchairs with frills and fringes, bold colours on the walls, patterned wallpapers, layered soft furnishing, cushions and throws in different prints and textures... Grouping your accessories, new and old, and turning them into a feature. Also, creating a wall gallery by mixing your contemporary pieces with old finds and memorabilia is another stylish way of a quick, Maximalism make-over.
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