For Erica Bryen ( whose projects are shown here ), interior design is all about making a statement that sparks conversations . |
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SMALL START , BIG IMPACT For Bryen , interior design is all about making a statement that sparks interesting conversations . Since things change throughout one ’ s life , starting with something impermanent can be beneficial . Not only does it help ease people into this extravagant style , it also allows them to make adjustments .
“ Pick something like a wallpaper that you ’ re in love with and , if you ’ re scared , just do it on your back wall . You don ’ t have to do your whole room ,” Bryen says .
From there , choose colors from that pattern
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and layer them throughout the room . “ If it ’ s a rug you love , layer the room around the rug and that ’ s your punch .”
The appeal of this tactic is if you ever decide that any element feels like it ’ s too much or you simply grow tired of it , you can remove that piece and replace it with something that aligns more with your current vibe .
In order to avoid making a maximalist space feel overwhelming , Bryen suggests focusing on smaller areas like a powder room , hallway or child ’ s bedroom .“ Kids love to explore and have something new and they love color , so you could
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do it in a kid ’ s room ,” Bryen says of these inherently creative areas .
TIPS FOR TRANSFORMATION For those looking to integrate maximalism into their home , Bryen emphasizes the profound impact of layering patterns , which can be scary for some homeowners .
“ Some people are afraid that if you have a geometric pattern , then another one won ’ t go [ with it ],” she says . “ I think it ’ s OK to layer like a stripe and a pattern and even a flower on top of that .”
But what it truly comes down to is curating
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