50 Times People Embraced ‘More Is More’ And Decked Out Their Homes In Maximalism
Interview With AuthorGone are the days of beige walls and empty spaces! Today, we celebrate the explosion of personality in maximalist home design. This style embraces bold colors, playful patterns, and a love for unique pieces, creating an environment that’s anything but boring.
If you live by the ‘more is more’ mindset, this compilation is for you. We’ve gathered some of the most stunning posts from the Facebook page ‘Colourful & Maximalist Home Decor Inspo,’ where members proudly share their vibrant homes. Scroll down to see them and don’t miss our chat with the group’s founders, Mel and V, about what makes this aesthetic so special.
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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. 😂
I don't think this counts as maximalism, it's just colourful. The dark wood stain works gloriously well with all these colours.
I love the stairs. I also love the word "greige".
The word is fun... I didn't know it existed. I don't like the color, though. I was reading it's good for its versatility, but why not just use gray or white?
Load More Replies...I love looking at stairs knowing I don't have them in the house I just built, on purpose. I've fallen up, down, and sideways on stairs. Minus a couple stairs at the front and garage doors, my house inside is stair free. This getting-to-be-old lady loves one story!
this isn't maximalist! i'd even call this minimalist- but i'm no expert.
I like them too, but I'm colourblind. They could look like anything.
Load More Replies...Interior designers seem to be in agreement: in an era dominated by minimalist homes, maximalism is making a comeback. Many people are trading simple comforts and practicality for something more fun and lively. To learn more about what makes this eclectic style so appealing, Bored Panda got in touch with Mel and V, the founders of the Facebook page in today’s spotlight.
“V and I became friends in 2020 after both starting Instagram accounts—A Whole New Build and The 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
I thought I was the only one not liking most of them. I don't like when rooms are too busy, it feels cluttered. I like the fence though.
Load More Replies...I live in snow country. I made these to cover my ugly wood fence. Outdoor fabric, hemmed, added grommets, and hung on cup hooks. Easily removed when patio season is over and can be tossed in the washing machine. patio-6694...31a5d9.jpg
New To This Page. Thought I’d Share My Postage Stamp Feature Wall. 10,734 Stamps From All Over The World, All Stuck One-By-One. A Mixture Of New And Used Stamps. They Are Stuck On A False Wall, Using Water Based Products, We Could Remove The False Wall Or Steam Them Off If We Needed Too. No Real Monetary Value, More Sentimental As I Used To Collect Stamps With My Late Grandfather. It Was Like Doing A Huge Puzzle! Some Of The Stamps Have Embellishments And Shine When The Sun Hit Them. This Colourful Wall Is The First Wall You See When You Enter Our Home. Australia
My uncle had a wall like this, he's in his 60's now and had a lot of pen pals when he was in his 20's. We had a game where he said something like 'Where's the palm tree' and had to find it.
Mel and V both share a deep passion for bold decor. “Maximalism is such a broad term, and there are lots of sub-genres within it from dark and moody maximalism through to Barbie pink everything!” Mel describes. “Many people assume maximalism means lots of clutter, but for me personally it’s more about adding color and pattern in a way that makes me happy.” V echoes this sentiment, “Being surrounded by color brings me an incredible amount of joy and so this style of decorating really does improve my quality of life.”
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 always wished I could get a job naming paint colours. It would be so interesting. Lol
Load More Replies...I was going to say this too! I love the saturated paint tones of that era.
Load More Replies...I never would have thought these two colors. It's beautiful and so cozy.
I Decided My Home Office Needed A Fun Corner. This Also Doubles As My Library And Reading Room
I like everything except the carpet: it seems a bit out of place, colour-wise.
Load More Replies...WOW I see what you did there!!!! Chair matches mushroom tops and rug mirrors the under side of mushroom. I would not have thought of that and it looks GREAT
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, sparking boundless 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
I wouldn't call that "Maximalism." It's a cute design, not too busy, but adds a lovely pop of color.
The picture doesn't do it justice. The zoomed out shot looks like peeling skin, or chipped off barnacles. The actual concept is lovely.
My Guest Bedroom I Revamped
I like the after. It looks luxurious, vintage and very comfy. While the "before" shot was lighter, it also looked cheap and worn, with plastic bins, ugly floors and children's wallpaper. The After looks like a room at an expensive B & B. IMHO, anyway.
I Love To Crochet Color Into The World. Beige Is Difficult For Me
Beautiful piece of art decorating the bed. Great crochet skills on view🫶🏻. The cat is a bonus bonus’s bonuses reward.
Love the style, but knitted things and kitten claws not a great combo make...
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!
We used to do this in high school and then sewed it on dresses. It was for recycling competition.
My Happy Place To Poop
What is the ceiling made from? Is it original or did you buy? I love how the blue and yellow play off each other.
The ceiling looks like it could either be tin ceiling tiles, or the newer reproduction ceiling tiles, which are a type of plastic. Typically nailed or stapled in place.
Load More Replies...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!
As long as you love it! To me, it feels a little incoherent, as if someone just plonked the entirety of Pinterest in one space. But that's the great thing of your own house, it's just you who needs to like it.
I'm not even a reader and even I think this is absolutely amazing! Wow, just wow!
I'm not sure I could live with it (and I am a confirmed clutterbug) but I'd love it to be a holiday apartment
“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
It's a kids bed not a day bed but it is cute.
Load More Replies...I think you need just one color in the carpet, provided it matches one of those on the wall.
if the child loves cars, you could put a car roads mat, like this one (it comes in pink, green, and blue): https://www.amazon.ca/Mfmiudole-Carpet-Playroom-Bedroom-150X100/dp/B0C3LGSGBQ/ref=asc_df_B0C3LGSGBQ/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=682748863110&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5006774078541651430&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000847&hvtargid=pla-2298939488823&mcid=723fcc8f34ec33fea96cebe631f998a7&gad_source=1&th=1. We had a smaller one that we brought to church to keep my youngest quiet.
“The first rule of our group is kindness; 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!
It may be because it's a bit untidy. That and the refrigerator that is plastered with photos.
Load More Replies...I'm getting a strong Monsters Inc vibe here. I want Boo or "Kitty" to be on the other side
My Kitchen
I like it except for the flooring. I've never been a fan of black/white tiles.
Love the mirror and the sideboard to the right of it. The flooring would have to go, I have never liked black and white tile and in this kitchen it competed with the walls.
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
Everything beige and cookie cutter is as boring as f**k. Add personality everywhere.
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
I'm hoping to paint the first page or so of Emma on my bathroom wall :)
Load More Replies...I do not like this. But I am happy for OP and their glee and delight over all their hard work.
So long as they're not the original first edition comics!!! That'd be a very expensive way to decorate! Have them checked out/appraised beforehand
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”
This is a wonderful concept for a kids play room, full of visual stimulation to feed creative minds!
A cat's playroom, thank you. *starts knocking stuff off the shelf*
Load More Replies...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
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. So much work went into making that, so good it’s found a good home 🥰.
It is a beautiful blanket, but I would pull it forward so that you can tuck it under either the couch itself or the cushions. I don't like it hanging down the way it is.
One Of My Retro Bathrooms
I appreciate the effort and skill, but makes me a tiny bit nauseous with the 90s/pepto color.
V believes adding things to your Pinterest board based on your “gut feeling rather than being influenced by what society says your home should look like will really help you understand what decor brings you the most joy.” This could be anything from “a pink armchair to some beautiful wallpaper.” Once you’ve gathered enough material, you can create boards for each room.
“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
Likewise. I am now strongly considering this in my kitchen.
Load More Replies...Hi Everyone! This Is My First Time Posting Here, Although I Have Posted In Other Groups. These Pictures Are Of Different Rooms In Our Home. I Love To Decorate In Pinks And Pastels. I Have An Appreciation For Kitschy, Silly, Goofy, Nostalgic, And Vintage Things. I Decorate With Items That Amuse Us And Evoke Joy. Not Everyone Appreciates This Aesthetic, But For Us, It Is Fun And Nurtures Creativity. I Love, Love, Love To See Maximalism In All Its Various Forms. ❤️ Thanks For Letting Me Share Here
Amazingly well put-together, aesthetically speaking. Everything works very well together and contributes to the overarching style. Very well made!
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)
Upper pictures are the "before" the lower pictures are the "after".
Load More Replies...I love the cabinets under the stairs. MUCH better than the litter pan. 👌
Dark woodwork kind of depends... our deep, tall Edwardian house was full of dark wood and repainting it off-white in the hallway was a massive improvement and made the space so much brighter. But the dark wood does work in these pics
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 ❤️
Bob’s your uncle! And F-ann-y’s your aunt (FFS Bored Panda)
Load More Replies...Never heard that meaning (though things vary across the world!) I've always known F***y's your aunt being, when used as a response to the phrase "Bob's your uncle," is used to emphasize how easily or quickly something can be done.
Load More Replies...My Favorite Room. This Is A Combination Guestroom / My Zen Space
i literally said that phrase to myself as I was scrolling lol
Load More Replies...The only thing I couldn't be doing with are the dried flowers over the bed but only in case a dried flower fell off in the middle of the night onto my face and scared the living cr*p outta me!!!
This Is Your Reminder To Include Your Doors As Part Of Your Colourful Decor Too
I guess I'm much older. I was thinking of "Too Close for Comfort." (Early '80's sitcom)
Load More Replies...I like this, other than the appalling lack of purple.
I had a roommate many years ago. He had speedo underwear with this print on it. One night when drinking with friends, we raided his underwear drawer while he was passed out and buried them. Zebra print speedo underwear. Yep.
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!
That is far too much for us to knock over! Time for a tuna break.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that OP's name is Lauren Quigley?
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
Again, be sure these aren't worth a lot. Some LPs are worth a bit of money, and it's too late once you're poured the epoxy! lol
easy to clean with soap and hot water, but it scratches so easily
Load More Replies...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
I want that wallpaper for my craft room. Not that I have a craft room, but if I did, I'd put that wall paper in it.
We for sure had this wallpaper (or something very similar) In the bathroom when I was a kid in the 80s. My mom had a whole set of matching accessories, which of course we couldn't touch, and going in there was distressing.
It smells like the amber & orange toned carpets from the 70's that made it all the way into the 90's.
They have metal magnetic things that go over washer, dryers, fridges, & dishwashers on amazon. You can add extra pop to your machines a well and they do not cost an arm&aleg
Thought I Would Share Some Bits Of My Home. I Love Maximalism, Colour, Pattern, Mid Century, Second Hand Finds, Art And Dog Related Things!
It says: "Babe, Wait!" but don't know what the context is.
Load More Replies...most of it looks straight up contemporary, if not 70s and 80s
Load More Replies...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 agree with you. Pink is at best an accent color. So many people overdue it. This is beautiful.
Load More Replies...I like the before curtain (plus towel on rack). I hope it found a loving new home.
I would infinitely prefer the new decor. It is so much warmer and much more relaxing.
I Spruced Up My Incredibly Boring Beige Bathroom With These Rugs And Curtain! (All From Amazon)
My Living Room Is My Safe Space
Yes - and the one right behind it is Dorothy, if I'm not mistaken. Bea Arthur.
Load More Replies...I'd love to share today's problems in this room..feels like I'd instantly be able to relax in a pillow pile with a cat or dog..
My Book Nook
Just Had My Mobile Home Painted!
Lol 3 words I did not expect to see together!
Load More Replies...I personally don't mind it, but I would understand if some of the neighbors weren't too happy.
Love it! so very tired of grey, dark grey, beige, light beige, greige, putty, and taupe. Blick!
We Boldly Decided To Paint A Mural This Year During The Long Holiday Weekend. After Putting In Many Hours Of Free-Hand Hard Work, The Results Speak For Themselves
My Wall
My dad used to hang a gold colored peacock made of aluminum on the kitchen wall, it was a silly thing decorated with fake gems. This elephant head really reminds me of that old thing (it got taken down after dad passed away).
Those mentioning the spacing? It could be that those are the items that they collected on that particular trip?
All items are good and carefully choose but they need too be rearranged plus one or two medium and bit large items would enhance the decore
Balance out how the art is hung so you don't have weird crowding and visually annoying blank spaces and this would be cool. Not for me, but still cool.
I Love Decorating My Home With Flowers From The Garden
Getting Started On The Redecorating. But Love My New Mural Wallpaper Wall
We Finally Finished Our Living Room Today!
My Little Slice Of Maximalist Heaven
The 1st 2 Walls Done In My Little Girls Room, Just Gotta Finish The Other Half But I’m Super Happy With What I Was Able To Do Considering I Can’t Even Draw A Stickman 😂 Now Onto Furniture Next
Thought I Would Show You Guys The Start Of My Hall Way. Still Lots To Do However Im Loving It So Far
I think it's a troll doll planter, and now I must have one - I didn't even see it, thanks for pointing it out!
Load More Replies...🖌️🏡✨ The Place That Inspires Me To Paint🎨. I Love Being Surrounded By Art 🖼️ (None Of The Wall Art Is Mine - All Friends And Artists I Like). 🎨💕
As a family member of artists.... I appreciate this organization!!
Load More Replies...I want!!! Especially all the oil/acrylic tubes of paints!... And the markers and the... Oh hell, just the whole dayum thing!!! 😄
Before And After Fireplace Tile Stickers!
Looks like it's an artifical fire sp the heat usually goes outwards.
Load More Replies...I Moved Into An All-Beige House A Few Years Ago. I Immediately Added Color But Have Grumbled About The Boring But High Quality Flooring. Can’t Do Rugs Because My Pet Bird Free Flies Around And Poops On Everything, LOL. I Am Thinking Of Painting The Ceiling Pink Though:-)
I've seen the original post - it does poop on the furniture, but it's easy to clean up. Harder off a rug.
Load More Replies...People are comfortable having things flying around their homes pooping freely and regularly?
I would go with an high gloss on the ceiling, realling up the glam, no need to change the colour, just make it shine. Laquer.
You can get rugs that are as easy clean as the lounge. If it were a hardwood floor I would refinish to a deeper darker color that contrasts nicely with the gold trim and teal walls. Otherwise a small rug that can be tossed in the laundry placed just in front of the lounge
I have one of these in pink. It's a plush costume head.
Load More Replies...I Usually Have A Rainbow Coffee Table In Here, But I Couldn't Pass Up This Marketplace Find. I Love The Rainbow One, But This One Is More Functional And It Rotates!
Here’s My Fun Little Condo! I Still Need More Things For My Gallery Wall, But That’ll Come With Time. It’s Always Spooky Season At My Home, And Yes, I Might Have A Plushie Addiction… As Well As Anything Rgb
I Love Changing Up The Artwork In This Room. Which Do You Think Works Best?
The blue background with pink flamingo contrast to everything else is good. The other pink ufo clashes with all the other pinks.
My Latest Little DIY’s I’ve Added To My Colorful, Book Obsessed Home 📚🌈✨
Finally Finished My Gallery Wall!! I've Been Collecting Pieces Forever. Makes Me Happy 😊
My Home Style
Summerween! Went Crazy With This Color Scheme! Totally My Vibe!
These were in another one on this list. I like the close up the yellow orange pink purple piece.
The Stairs Are Very Loud, Infact The Whole Downstairs Is
Anyone Else Have A Mini Bar?! I'm A Bartender, So I Knew I Wanted To Have A Small Area In My Home For A Little Set Up! This Is How Mine Turned Out. 🥂🥃🍸🍹🍷 Cheers!
My Daughters Room I Did In Pink
its making my eyes burnnn (great deco just the complete opposite of my style no hate)
I was thinking pink dungeon room in the basement.
Load More Replies...This is the first one that I absolutely do not like. Some might not be my style but they're still lovely. This is so ugly.
Too dark. Not enough space between the beds. How do you even get in there? No, thank you. Poor kids.
I Am Still In The Middle Of Decorating But This Is My First Place Alone ❤️ I've Always Loved The Maximalist Design And I Wanted Something Fun For My New Season Of Life! The Walls Were Already Orange So That Was A Perk 😁
They don’t have to be bookshelves, they are just shelves
Load More Replies...Because It‘S The Little Things That Make Me Happy
Shouldn't the Norman Bates picture be placed in the bathroom next to the showerhead? LOL
A Year And A Half In The Making And Still Somehow It’s Never Done!
Re-Did My Bathroom This Weekend And It’s Giving ✨weird Barbie✨ Vibes That I Am Absolutely Here For 🖤
I love it. That shower curtain makes me uncomfortable (in a very good way)
My Condo Is Finally Done!
Can BP do more like this? Tired of seeing Am I an @$$hole and other depressing articles.
It's very infuriating. So many of those articles and not enough of the original. I love these type of articles, the top 50 of things!
Load More Replies...Maximalism still needs cohesion in order to allow the eye to flow naturally around the room, and rest on a focal point. A lot of these did NOT achieve that. If you go into anywhere, especially a home, that leaves you unsure of where to rest your eyes, then it's been badly done. Also there were a lot of images in here that were not maximalism, they were just colourful.
BIL is an artist and their whole house is full of art and collectibles but it is well curated, not crowded looking. I wish I had his eye.
Load More Replies...Love these! It's so cool to see how different people decorate their spaces.
Respectfully, I have to say it's a HARD NO for me. It's bad for my migraine, anxiety (constantly feeling uncomfortable), and it looks like a nightmare to clean. Everyone is different as I'm more contemporary mixed with modern accent, simple yet elegant is my preferred choice of style for my house.
I have migraines too, but also havw maximalist home just kept in toned down earth colours
Load More Replies...Can BP do more like this? Tired of seeing Am I an @$$hole and other depressing articles.
It's very infuriating. So many of those articles and not enough of the original. I love these type of articles, the top 50 of things!
Load More Replies...Maximalism still needs cohesion in order to allow the eye to flow naturally around the room, and rest on a focal point. A lot of these did NOT achieve that. If you go into anywhere, especially a home, that leaves you unsure of where to rest your eyes, then it's been badly done. Also there were a lot of images in here that were not maximalism, they were just colourful.
BIL is an artist and their whole house is full of art and collectibles but it is well curated, not crowded looking. I wish I had his eye.
Load More Replies...Love these! It's so cool to see how different people decorate their spaces.
Respectfully, I have to say it's a HARD NO for me. It's bad for my migraine, anxiety (constantly feeling uncomfortable), and it looks like a nightmare to clean. Everyone is different as I'm more contemporary mixed with modern accent, simple yet elegant is my preferred choice of style for my house.
I have migraines too, but also havw maximalist home just kept in toned down earth colours
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