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JUNE 14 , 2024
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MAXIMALISM IS MAKING A BOLD COMEBACK — AND THIS TIME WITH EVEN MORE PERSONALITY .
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BY ASHLEY WARD / COURTESY OF LATITUDE33 MAGAZINE
aximalism need not be confused with materialism . While , to the minimalist eye , the over-the-top trend can appear loud with its bold patterns and array of collectables on display , maximalism is less about the stuff and more about the person who bought it .
It ’ s about showcasing everything that has meaning to you ; objets d ’ art , colors , concepts , and mementos that not only capture the essence of life , but the essence of your life . In a sense , it is an exhibition of you , albeit maybe a tad dramatic .
“ White boxes are for presents , not homes ,” said interior designer Alex Alonso , founder and creative principal of mr . alex TATE Design , which has design studios in Los Angeles and Miami . Alonso , who refers to himself as a maximalist at heart , said he launched his studio “ to embrace a global perspective and celebrate the power of storytelling through spaces , reflecting a distinct design
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“ This staircase design is punctuated with a simple massing of steel for the stair , edited to maintain a bold yet sleek silhouette which is juxtaposed with a colorful layered custom wallpaper ,” said Lisa McDennon of Lisa McDennon Designs . “ The paper concept was developed as a collaborative concept between myself , the client and local textile designer Diana
Garreau . We wanted to create a graffi ti wall that looked like it also had layers of paint and torn wallpaper underneath .”
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