The art of maximalism: the aesthetic of exaggeration in decoration

You may have heard before about the art of simplicity, or what is often called: "minimalism", a lifestyle that has been popular in the past few years, as it is a method that prompted its fans to move towards a more practical life in the decor of their homes, And the desire to live with minimal needs and get rid of luxury pieces of decoration, but in exchange for simplicity another trend appeared calling for the exact opposite, it is the style of exaggeration (exaggeration in decoration) or the art of maximalism, which is the trend that appeared to condemn simplicity, and celebrate exaggeration and excess, if you are one of those Don't be tempted by tips that call for minimalist décor, maximalism might just be the style for you! Here are some tips on how to apply it in your home.

1. Mix styles

The trend of maximalism is related to adding more and more things to the decor. While the trend of simplicity (minimalism) tends to rely on only one simple style, the style of exaggeration or exaggeration tends to mix a lot of conflicting decorative patterns and different pieces of furniture in one space. This art is often not interested in coordination. .

2. Emphasis on the use of motifs

Similar to the French Rococo style, maximalism focuses on mainly decorative furniture, such as gilded furniture for example, and the incorporation of wallpapers of different styles as in the image below.

3. Choose bright colors

The art of maximalism pays attention to bright and vibrant colors, so choose such colors for wall paints, furnishings, and accent pieces such as carpets and pillows.

4. Display the collection of pieces and collectibles

When the trend of maximalism was created, collectors of antiques and collectibles were taken into account. If you are a collector of antiques and tend to exaggerate the art, it is time to display your collectibles and add them to the decor.

The style of minimalism in decoration seeks to give its fans the maximum extent of the wide options for designing their homes with the colors, patterns and elements they love. Do you prefer minimalism or maximalism as a design style?

Translated by: nwrugs.com