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“The more the merrier”, screams the home of every maximalist interior design enthusiast. Brimming with loads of different colors and patterns, it creates a beautiful mess, which is usually unlike anything you’ve seen before. No two places look the same with such an amount of design elements; and you will make sure of it by browsing today’s list.
We have gathered some of the most fascinating examples of maximalist design and decor ideas from a Facebook group dedicated to exactly that. Contrary to the popular minimalist style, it showcases how well a multitude of things can go together when styled right and has nearly 600k followers who would agree. Scroll through the colorful pictures, and check out this maximalist interior designer’s house from the 1930s for more wonderfully chaotic rooms.
Bored Panda has reached out to the founder of the 'Maximalist Design And Decor' Facebook group, Marrē, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. You will find her thoughts below.
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#1
We finally got to putting up this wallpaper mural I got a while back. Originally it was intended for the living room but it was decided the bedroom was a better idea. Thankfully the measurements were close enough that just a little trimming was needed. Living my twin peaks fantasy
The public group, with 596.8 thousand members as of now, was founded back in 2021. The mastermind behind it, Marrē, told Bored Panda that it started with the loss of a family member. “I was so depressed, I just wanted to look at beautiful spaces and take my mind off of it,” she shared.
The founder revealed that now she’s managing ‘Maximalist Design And Decor’ together with her two admins Megan and Maytee, and the moderator, Trish. “With their help, running this group has been a labor of love that allows me to continue enjoying beautiful spaces from around the world,” Marrē said.
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#2
I just painted my walls and I am totes feelin it! I hope you like it, too.
Even though she decided to take a different career path in the end, the founder said she initially went to college for interior design and really enjoyed it. As for her favorite features when it comes to maximalist design and decor, she told Bored Panda: “My favorites with design are usually eclectic and bohemian, but I also love art deco and art nouveau using jewel tones—kind of all over the place like maximalists tend to do.”
All of these styles and many more can be found in pictures shared by the group members. The Facebook group is dedicated to anyone with a passion for maximalist design, which is why no negative comments are tolerated. “I think people benefit from groups like ours because it's a space to share their ideas and love of maximalism without judgment,” Marrē told Bored Panda. “We encourage people to continue scrolling if they don't have something positive to comment.”
#4
Having a little bit of a sad day and I was hoping I could share with the group and get a little love for my room as I take it apart and leave it for the last time!
This is a room from my photo and film studio outside of Boston that Ive let my maximalist side go wild with. I’ve rented it out for boudoir shoots, music videos, fashion and branding shoots, and there was even a documentary and two short films made here. I call it “The Rose Room” and the painting, mantle, and green velvet sofas are all in honor of my grandmother, who had similar items and was a true maximalist baddie.
My studio building was purchased by developers and soon will be turned into apartments so I am
being pushed oyt. Today and I am packing it all up and saying goodbye to this Rose Room for the last time.
#7
Thank you to whoever painted their wall like this before I did!! It’s such a fun idea!! Here’s my dining room.
#11
I am so excited to have finally finished my office and art studio revamp. I spend a majority of my time here (I work remotely) and desperately needed an update for my spirits and to be more efficient. I’m in love with how it turned out! Done on a budget as always.
I’ll use a vinyl remnant on the floor if I am in a paint session. This room is right off my entry and I want to make sure it looks welcoming/ nice. I wish I had a separate studio where I can get messy and not worry about the floor, etc. - maybe one day
#13
I think I got a great deal on these 4 beautiful dining chairs today from an estate sale.they weigh a ton, really well made and in mint condition. Only paid 100.00 for all 4 and the best part is, they match our other pieces of furniture.
#14
I always want to display family pictures but don’t like the generic tile frames. Finally found a good solution.
#15
I started my first mural. Of course I couldn’t start small. It’s not done but I’m so excited I couldn’t wait to share.
#17
This beauty was a curb pick today. At more than 2 feet tall and wide, way too big for our house but I am obsessed. Thinking about deconstructing and using parts to make a smaller chandelier and wall sconces. I ran this image through Google Lens but nothing came up. Would it be sacrilegious to break this apart?
#22
Guyyyssss I found them!!!!!! 100$ on FB marketplace. I'm so happy I'm crying! I'M IN LOVE
#24
This is Dolly…. I’m in Nashville so everyone seems to love the country cowhide vibe… but I’d love to branch out into more artsy pieces. Anyone else in here refurbish??
#25
One of my favourite rooms in my house.
We don’t really sit in the dining room anymore since it’s just two of us and our cats have a safe space behind the table and chairs that the dog can’t get to so we use that space to have their food and water and their toys
It’s also the sunniest spot in the house and where all of our plants thrive!
We are wanting to paint the teal wall as we have had it like that for a few years and I personally hate teal although it looks great on this wall
#26
I bought this 1960s house a couple years ago, it had been abandoned by hoarders who left it full of trash. Nearly everything I furnished it with was thrifted with the exception of the occasional estate sale or Facebook marketplace find.
I’m an antique dealer and collector of all things retro and vintage so I’m always acquiring new items that keep things changing as new pieces come and go. I love to play with colors so all lights are smart bulbs so I can change up the color scheme.
I don’t have a large amount of before photos but I’ve included some of those at the end to show how the house started versus some of the transformation that has taken place over the past couple years.
#27
Still have a lot of detail work to do, the trim, the new front door, the rest of living space…
#28
I need to hose everything down with soapy water, but my favorite spot - The Upper Deck (off my bedroom)
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What do you think ?
Arahnea 1 year ago (edited)
I like a lot of these places but I wouldn't call the majority of them maximalist. These days anything with more than a few knick-knacks and a splash of colour that isn't minimalism gets branded maximalist.
Penny Kemper 1 year ago
I agree maximalist doesn't mean bad design. You need to still stick to three or less colors that go together well. Only 2/3 of these were actually good.
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LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
These were fun, but I don't think some of these people understand the concept of maximalist decor.
Natalia Rubio 1 year ago
I love looking at these kind of decors but I know I couldn't live in it. Too much stuff around me makes my anxiety go sky high 😅
Arahnea 1 year ago (edited)
I like a lot of these places but I wouldn't call the majority of them maximalist. These days anything with more than a few knick-knacks and a splash of colour that isn't minimalism gets branded maximalist.
Penny Kemper 1 year ago
I agree maximalist doesn't mean bad design. You need to still stick to three or less colors that go together well. Only 2/3 of these were actually good.
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
These were fun, but I don't think some of these people understand the concept of maximalist decor.
Natalia Rubio 1 year ago
I love looking at these kind of decors but I know I couldn't live in it. Too much stuff around me makes my anxiety go sky high 😅
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