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Why Maximalism is Back in Style
In recent years, interior design has been dominated by the saying “less is more”. People have relied on minimalism to declutter their homes and strip it all back to the bare minimum. But that is now changing.
“There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has accelerated the resurgence of maximalism,” Ms Cameron said. “People in lockdowns want their homes to be a reflection of who they are. During a really uncertain time, they wanted their homes to be colourful and welcoming.”
Maximalist design holds nothing back in expressing yourself, and more and more people have found it to be a comforting direction to go in with their homes.
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Where do You Start?
While maximalism in interior design can really go in whatever direction you want, there are a few places that can help you make a start.
“Dual tone is a big trend at the moment,” says Ms Cameron. “We’re seeing those deeper colours like dark blues and dark greens are really popular right now. But if you’re not super confident on how to put them together, then there’s a wealth of information out there that you can look up before you start.”
Search for inspiration online or talk to people you know who have adopted a similar philosophy with their interior design. But, at the end of the day, maximalism is about injecting your own personality into your home – so there really isn’t a wrong place to start.
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Enjoy Living Larger Than Life
As the maximalism trend continues to sweep homes around the country, now might be the perfect time to try it out yourself.
Even if you only start out with one room, you may feel a great sense of freedom at how much you can express yourself through this style of design.
Go big every time you go home.
