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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I display it in little trinket dishes around my dressing room and it nudges me to remember to wear it, too. 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 This first-of-its-kind interiors handbook encourages you to examine your wardrobe and discover the colours, textures, patterns and prints that bring happiness into your life, then shows you some clever ways to work these elements into your home decor.

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 themes

Maximalism could be the perfect decorating style for you if you love happy colors and patterns. To create a cheerful maximalist room, warm color palettes with flowery patterns are a must-have. You can incorporate other decorating styles in your maximalist room, as this style fits beautifully with boho, English country and other happy looks. 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, 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.

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. There are so many fabulous and unusual lamps these days! I like anything bright and colourful; I have a selection of animal lamps around my home, a pair of swan lights in the hallway, a giraffe in the lounge and a huge horse’s head in the landing! These quirky pieces make me smile every time I see them and they perfectly showcase my colourful personality. Go green Looking for individual ways to refresh a room or complete a grand build project? Maximalist decor lends a home a totally unique look – translating themes from nature and exotic locations onto wallcoverings, fabrics and bedlinen in bold colours. And don’t shy away from rich textures and opulent accessories – more is more when it comes to maximalism. What is maximalist decor? When styling up an area I always like to add plants, foliage or flowers. Plants add a bit of colour and soften the space, especially when placed on or next to hard surfaces like ceramics and glass. I tend to group objects in odd numbers. Ones, threes and fives work really well and add more visual interest to your schemes. Get creativeWhen 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. A celebration of bold fashion and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and other interests can inspire your interior design choices. Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored over or dipped in and out of.

For me, maximalism is about using colour, patterns and textures in a happy and joyful way. It's about showcasing your personality and the things you love, both in the way you dress and in the way you decorate your home. It's decorating from the heart, going with your gut and not worrying what the neighbours will say.' Siobhan Murphy 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. This first-of-its-kind interiors handbook encourages you to think about the colours, textures, patterns and prints that bring happiness into your life, then shows you some clever ways to work these elements into your home decor.

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If you do nothing, you will be auto-enrolled in our premium digital monthly subscription plan and retain complete access for 65 € per month. 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. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. It might be because of my love for fashion, but if I’m struggling for colour inspiration I often start with my wardrobe. I think what we wear can really reflect our personality. Our homes are an extension of this and another way to say to the world, ‘this is who I am’. As you can imagine, my wardrobe is bursting at the seams with animal prints, bright, flamboyant colours and pattern upon pattern – so have a look at yours and see what jumps out. A copy of your data will be held by Loop Publishing Limited (the publishers of Northern Life Magazine) for up to 10 years.

You may also opt to downgrade to Standard Digital, a robust journalistic offering that fulfils many user’s needs. Compare Standard and Premium Digital here.In a reel posted Monday to her 2.4 million followers, McAllister, whose home is typically more crisp and white minimalist-leaning (last year, for instance, her theme was " Boho Winter Wonderland," with a decidedly white, cream, beige, burlap and gold palette — including earth-toned artificial roses) explains that this year, she's embracing nostalgic '90s Christmas. We love maximalism design for its lush colors and the “you can’t mess this up” style it delivers. Decorating trends kept minimalism strong for many years, until the idea of Hygge and the comfort lifestyle swept in. Decorating for comfort meant filling our homes with things we love. Maximalism means enveloping our homes with even more of those things. This style isn’t messy or random — you can’t achieve the look simply by filling your space with decor. You don’t have to commit 100 percent to maximalism, but you can borrow the best of the trend to transform your space. Maximalism: the basics 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? 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.