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more affordable , and those who had accessories loved to display them in their homes with grandeur .
However , much like today , there was an ulterior motif that maximalism satiated for Victorian culture : to showcase one ’ s own personality and inner world . After years of more frugal or conservative trends like minimalism , it ’ s safe to say that many are once again ready to be seen expressing their spaces in living color .
CHAOS VS . COLOR While “ more is more ” has become the motto for maximalism , it doesn ’ t suggest careless or chaotic design . Many designers stress the importance of being selective with one or two focal points when it comes to featuring accessories or artwork in a space . Too many becomes visual overload ; a maelstrom of artistic ideas . Though , if you want to showcase a melting pot of ideas , textures , and patterns , design experts advise to draw from the same color palette to create a more cohesive look . Grounding finishes like marble
or wood on side furnishings also help to avoid visual overwhelm when it comes to maximalist design .
According to SoCal interior designer Lisa McDennon , founder of Lisa McDennon Design in Laguna Beach , CA , maximalist design “ is rooted in bold sweeping color and layered pattern over pattern . The concept is more is better , yet in a carefully curated way — if not , it will just look and feel like a total mess . Often times taking a core group of colors and using repetition in your layering creates rhythm and harmony in the design . This helps connect the elements in a cohesive and visually appealing style .”
Whether designing a dark and moody Victorian-esque bedroom or accessorizing a Bubblegum pink studio , the boldness of maximalist design has no category or boundaries . Perhaps that ’ s why many of us have , once again , fallen prey to the trend of maximalism ; a visual rabbit hole of “ muchness ,” texture and visual splendor . There ’ s just something about the colors that make you want to fall in .
COURTESY OF WILFREDO EMANUEL DESIGNS
Top right : Wilfredo Emanuel ’ s home décor is a reflection of the designs he loves , paying homage to a life well-lived . Everywhere in and around the Naples , Florida home Emanuel , an interior designer and TV personality , has created are artful vignettes , just as he is famous for doing for his clients . In each room , each scene has a beginning , middle and end — all tiny productions that tell the tale of its inhabitants . “ A house can tell a story in a thousand beautiful moments , unique to its owner and in my case , I really enjoy being at home ,” says Emanuel . Bottom right : The main wing of the chateau de la Bourlie , whose exterior harkens back to pre-revolutionary France but whose interior has been modernized with maximalist accents , is shared by family and friends alike . The “ sakura ” cherry trees , the walnut tree wood that is sourced from the very forests at La Bourlie or the psychedelic spirals , are present in the room .
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