50 Times People Embraced ‘More Is More’ And Decked Out Their Homes In Maximalism

Gone are the days of beige walls and empty spaces! Today, we celebrate the explosion of personality inmaximalist home design. This style embraces bold colors, playful patterns, and a love for unique pieces, creating an environment that’s anything but boring.

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Just Bought A New House And My First Project Was To Paint My Stairs. The Entire House Is Greige And I Couldn’t Handle It Any Longer. 🙈 I Stared At Paint Swatches For Nearly Two Months Before Moving In To Get The Shades Right, But I Think I Did Alright. 😂

“V and I became friends in 2020 after both starting Instagram accounts—A Whole New BuildandThe Electric Penguin—which documented our colorful new-build homes,” shares Mel. “We’ve since met a number of times in real life and had the surreal experience of visiting each others’ homes!”

Fence Painting Finished Up . Reallly Brightened Things Up . I Used Spray Paint

When I Painted My Living Room Crushed Oregano I Was On The Fence Abiut The Color. I Ended Up Loving It With The Dark Plum Accents And The Stained Glass

I Decided My Home Office Needed A Fun Corner. This Also Doubles As My Library And Reading Room

V goes on to say, “I love that it gives you a chance to fully express who you are without worrying about trends or decor rules”. Maximalism has a very liberating quality compared to other styles.“I am addicted to gallery walls!” Mel exclaims, sharing her tastes. She also loves the freedom maximalism offers, sparkingboundless creativity. “I’m a firm believer in just working with things that make you happy, to create your dream space, no matter how whimsical it might be or what trends say.”

V goes on to say, “I love that it gives you a chance to fully express who you are without worrying about trends or decor rules”. Maximalism has a very liberating quality compared to other styles.

“I am addicted to gallery walls!” Mel exclaims, sharing her tastes. She also loves the freedom maximalism offers, sparkingboundless creativity. “I’m a firm believer in just working with things that make you happy, to create your dream space, no matter how whimsical it might be or what trends say.”

I Just Finished Our Laundry Room (Used To Be Cream With A Bare Grey Patch Where A Cupboard Used To Be). I’m Totally In Love With This Teal Color, It’s A Lighter And Slightly Bluer Shade Of Those Tiny Tiles On The Floor

My Guest Bedroom I Revamped

I Love To Crochet Color Into The World. Beige Is Difficult For Me

Both Mel and V were active in other groups devoted to maximalism before creating theirs, often receiving numerous questions about their decor. However, they found these pages were “policed very heavily,” especially when it came to influencers sharing their content. Mel recalls, “We found ourselves getting banned for answering questions like ‘Where can I follow you?’ or ‘Please link where x item is from’.”

Hello, My Name Is Aimee, I Turn Used Plastic Bottles Into These Colourful Flowers!

My Happy Place To Poop

And Here Is The Finished Result! Lots Of My Own Art Projects On The Wall, As Well As Prints From Artists And Originals From My Friends Who Are Artists!

“We couldn’t understand why groups wouldn’t want to encourage sharing of popular accounts as it generates great engagement for their group. So we decided we’d start our own!” In one year, their page grew to 170,000 members. They allow small businesses to advertise on specific days and influencers to post their homes, promoting an inspirational environment. “We see it as a win-win!”

My Colorful Dock!

Another Of My Upcycled Pieces That I Finished Not Too Long Ago 💜

A Labor Of Love Painting This Space. Need To Hang Pictures Up Yet But Thought This Group Might Enjoy. I Need A Colorful Rug For This Room Now

“The first rule of our group iskindness; we hope it remains a safe and encouraging space for people to share their homes and get ideas,” Mel emphasizes. Their bio reads, “If something isn’t your vibe, please scroll along - we’re sure you’ll find something that is and we want to hear how much you love it!” This positivity draws people from different corners of the internet to their maximalist community.

I Did A Thing. Took My Parents Old 1990’s Orangey Wood Colored Kitchen Table And Turned It Into A Faux Rainbow Wood Grain Explosion Of Color For My Kitchen Using Alcohol Ink!!! It Took Longer Than Expected, But I Am Happy With The Results

I Was Inspired By Someone Else’s Post Of A Purple Cartoon 2D Dresser!

My Kitchen

And if you’re someone who feels a bit lost in finding your aesthetic, Mel’s journey might resonate with you. “Having been drawn into the grey trend when I first bought my home, it never really felt right, and it’s taken a long time to find my style—it evolves as I get older too, but I enjoy experimenting!” she says. The maximalist duo suggests being patient with your design process and paying attention to the atmosphere you want to create. “Don’t just assume that bedrooms should be calm, and bathrooms should be serene—what do you want it to feel like?”

I’m So In Love With My New Chairs I Was So Tired Of Nothing Having Any Personality In My Home LOL

Summer In My Shroomtastic ‘85 Mobile H♡me

New To The Page, I Wanted To Share My Tiny Rooms Off 😊 Comic Books, Hand Picked Pages Glued To The Wall With Wallpaper Paste And Sealed In With 4 Coats Of Decorators Varnish

For those looking to incorporate maximalist elements into their homes, Mel and V recommend starting with Pinterest and creating mood boards. “Pin things you love and look for correlations, it could be you’re pinning lots of blue or a specific type of furniture style. Once you’ve found the things you’re loving subconsciously, make those the centre of your design and build the room around it,” says Mel.

Here’s My Little “Cave”

I’ve Been Looking For A Couch Cover, But Couldn’t Find Any That Were Quite Funky Enough. This Weekend I Found This Gorgeous Crochet Blanket At The Thrift For Only $12! My Apartment Is A Work In Progress, But This Is The Perfect Addition

One Of My Retro Bathrooms

“Choose things that make you smile and they’ll never go out of style,” adds Mel. And when the time comes to bring those ideas to life, V reminds, “Remember it’s only paint… If you don’t like it you can always repaint it!”

2 Done 10 More To Do

My Public Service Announcement To Paint Your Woodwork Dark! 🖤 My Hallway Transformation Was One Of My Biggest Projects To Date, But Worth Every Second! (Befores At The End)

We hope these posts and the advice from Mel and V inspire you to get creative with your space and try something new. Have fun, and if you end up doing a makeover, don’t forget to share it with the world!

Couldn’t Find A Funky Runner So IKEA Door Mats And A Staple Gun And Again Bobs Yer Uncle ❤️

My Favorite Room. This Is A Combination Guestroom / My Zen Space

This Is Your Reminder To Include Your Doors As Part Of Your Colourful Decor Too

One Of My Favorite Things To Do Is Upcycle Furniture And Decor (Design On A Dime, If You Will)! I Thought I Would Share Some Of My Studio Details Where It’s Not Decorated For Halloween Haha!

One Of My Favourite Things In My House Is This “Vinyl” Floor That We Installed. I Love The Colours! I Love The Random Elvis Gold Record Being Off-Centered

Thankyou For All The Love On My Textile Art ❤️ I Have Just Made Another Gallery Wall In My Sitting Room After Doing An Exhibition, Thought I Would Put Them All On The Wall Rather Than Taking Up Space On The Floor 😂

Wanted To Share My Laundry Closet. Wanted To Go With Something Bold And Fun

Thought I Would Share Some Bits Of My Home. I Love Maximalism, Colour, Pattern, Mid Century, Second Hand Finds, Art And Dog Related Things!

We Love A Good Before & After Of My Guest/Main Bathroom! 😝 I Used To Be So Afraid Of Expressing My True Self And My Love For Color In My Home…. Now I Don’t Care About Others Opinions And I’m Living So Happily In My “Barbie Dreamhouse”!

I Spruced Up My Incredibly Boring Beige Bathroom With These Rugs And Curtain! (All From Amazon)