In contemporary times, much is said regarding minimalism: environments all whitegreat living rooms clean and few colors and furniture. A theme that even inspired Kim Kardashian’s old mansion, which went viral on social media. But do you know the opposite movement? A maximalist decoration it has been successful on social networks and, in practice, it has always been the option of many people when it comes to giving their home personality.
O maximalismo mix exaggeration, overlaps, vibrant colors, different items of decoration and a lot of personality. This style was greatly encouraged by the architect Roberto Venturiwhich said that “less is boring”. we talked with Daniela Colnaghiinterior designer, to understand more regarding this movement.
What is maximalist decoration?
The term maximalism appeared in several branches of culture, in cinema and in the visual arts. In music, Richard Taruskin uses the term “maximalism” to describe the modernism of the period from 1890 to 1914, especially in German-speaking regions, defining it as “a radical intensification of means towards traditionalism”.
In fashion, maximalism was a movement characterized by the intention of expressing art through exuberance, a mix of prints and colorful pieces, in a clear consecration to exaggeration that explores different types of patterns, colors and combinations. “AND in decor, the idea is to deliver as much as possible in your project, avoiding empty spaces. Maximalism emerges as a kind of counterculture movement, precisely to counteract the excess of rules present in decorating styles, that is, the rule here is to have no rules!”
What is needed to compose a maximalist environment?
To compose the environment, we explored the resident’s identity as much as possible, according to the expert. The more details, the better! “We researched in depth the history, the way of living, where there is permission to mix trends and personalize the space in an original way. The maximalist decor is overbut with elegance, and it goes very well to mix different patterns, collections, family collections, vibrant color palettes, animal print, graphic or geometric details and unique pieces – endless possibilities,” he adds.
The secret is always to find a balance and harmony between so much information. Choosing design pieces and mixing them with furniture that bring an affective memory of the family, in addition to playing with the compositions of objects, is the way to go.. In the living room, by the way, the designer delivers a checklist of what cannot be missing: “Lots of works of art, ornamental rugs, screens, pictures, books, plants, boxes, picture frames, end tables, trunks, centerpieces, candlesticks or chandeliers, cushions and ottomans, armchairs, sideboards and a mirror.”
And there’s no need to be afraid, since what really matters here is feeling good. “Bring your identity and personality to all selected objects. Everything is very particular and specific to its history so that the environment is unique. Nothing bought in retail stores, everything very well chosen and positioned to have a unique highlight”, he concludes.
