MAXIMALIST INTERIOR STYLE - BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

With maximalism, more really is more! A reaction to the long-standing minimalist trend, maximalism could not be more different. Think colourful walls, luxury cushions piled high, decadent fabrics, characterful furniture, lots of pictures and artifacts and you begin to understand what the maximalist interior style is all about. It embraces excess but everything is carefully considered, it is a curation of layers producing colourful comfort and curiosity.

The influence of Duquette can also be seen in Martin Brudnizki ‘s redesign of Annabel’s private members club in London. Brudnizki describes Annabel’s as ‘very maximalist’ and features an over the top fantastical interior.

SET THE SCENE

As with the set decorating Tony Duquette was famous for, maximalist interior design sets a scene, telling the unique story of the person living there. Personal items such as heirlooms and prized possessions are integral elements as are carefully selected artifacts and objet d’art. Furniture with character such as antiques add another dimension to the space making it unique. Alex Papachristidis, a renowned interior designer has embraced the maximalist interior style in his own home. Mixing antique furniture with contemporary art and modern touches. ‘Blending elements of different time periods gives an interior a feeling of being collected and mixing different pieces in unique ways is highly stylish’ he says.