“The more the merrier”, screams the home of every maximalist interior design enthusiast. Brimming with loads of different colors and patterns, it creates a beautiful mess, which is usually unlike anything you’ve seen before. No two places look the same with such an amount of design elements; and you will make sure of it by browsing today’s list.
We have gathered some of the most fascinating examples of maximalist design and decor ideas from a Facebook group dedicated to exactly that. Contrary to the popular minimalist style, it showcases how well a multitude of things can go together when styled right and has nearly 600k followers who would agree. Scroll through the colorful pictures, and check out this maximalist interior designer’s house from the 1930s for more wonderfully chaotic rooms.
Bored Panda has reached out to the founder of the 'Maximalist Design And Decor' Facebook group, Marrē, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. You will find her thoughts below.
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We finally got to putting up this wallpaper mural I got a while back. Originally it was intended for the living room but it was decided the bedroom was a better idea. Thankfully the measurements were close enough that just a little trimming was needed. Living my twin peaks fantasy
I also want that wallpaper, but I wouldn't dare try to apply it myself
*jumps on the bed and curls up with the doggy* Don't drool on me, now.
The public group, with 596.8 thousand members as of now, was founded back in 2021. The mastermind behind it, Marrē, told Bored Panda that it started with the loss of a family member. “I was so depressed, I just wanted to look at beautiful spaces and take my mind off of it,” she shared.
The founder revealed that now she’s managing ‘Maximalist Design And Decor’ together with her two admins Megan and Maytee, and the moderator, Trish. “With their help, running this group has been a labor of love that allows me to continue enjoying beautiful spaces from around the world,” Marrē said.
I just painted my walls and I am totes feelin it! I hope you like it, too.
This looks very cozy and welcoming, and is made even better by the cue dogs.
All I can think of is how much stuff you had to move to get to the walls to paint 🎨 them
My favorite spot to read.
This gives me peaceful vibes definitely my favourite but not what I was expecting
Even though she decided to take a different career path in the end, the founder said she initially went to college for interior design and really enjoyed it. As for her favorite features when it comes to maximalist design and decor, she told Bored Panda: “My favorites with design are usually eclectic and bohemian, but I also love art deco and art nouveau using jewel tones—kind of all over the place like maximalists tend to do.”
All of these styles and many more can be found in pictures shared by the group members. The Facebook group is dedicated to anyone with a passion for maximalist design, which is why no negative comments are tolerated. “I think people benefit from groups like ours because it's a space to share their ideas and love of maximalism without judgment,” Marrē told Bored Panda. “We encourage people to continue scrolling if they don't have something positive to comment.”
Having a little bit of a sad day and I was hoping I could share with the group and get a little love for my room as I take it apart and leave it for the last time!
This is a room from my photo and film studio outside of Boston that Ive let my maximalist side go wild with. I’ve rented it out for boudoir shoots, music videos, fashion and branding shoots, and there was even a documentary and two short films made here. I call it “The Rose Room” and the painting, mantle, and green velvet sofas are all in honor of my grandmother, who had similar items and was a true maximalist baddie.
My studio building was purchased by developers and soon will be turned into apartments so I am
being pushed oyt. Today and I am packing it all up and saying goodbye to this Rose Room for the last time.
Beautiful room, cozy and classy. Hope you find another space to bring Rose Room 2.0 to life.
Sincerely hoping that you will be happy in wherever you end up living. You have beautiful taste.
*knocks off all the pillows and streeeeeeeeeeerretches out on the couch*
I hope that you are able to find a much better place to bring Rose Room part 2 to life.
Found this little gem yesterday! It's comfy and you can dry your perm!!
That is eclectic to say the very least. I do like the really kitschy Princess Leia cat painting.
You don't dry perms love (I'm a stylist) you're thinking roller set. Perms create their own heat and use your scalp. Don't dry perms ..
The living room is coming together.
I love this, but it is not maximalism. It's minimalism with colour. People tend to think of 'white minimalism' when they hear 'minimalism'. .... Imagine the wall has been lights on the wibbly-wobbly section behind the sofa were white, and the sofa and chair were in shades of grey. I don't think anyone would have a problem recognising it as minimalist design.
This is what I've read about maximalism. "Maximalism embraces excess but not excessive consumption, it’s about presenting your treasured possessions, not buying more. Its core elements include big, bold, busy patterns and eclectic furnishings. In fact, there are NO rules, other than it should be a treat for the eyes, with interesting elements revealed as your eyes scan the room" Key characteristics of maximalism are: Animal, florals and abstract patterns (not necessarily at the same time), bright, layering of textures, colours and patterns, display your favourite possessions: books, statues, artworks, mix of periods and styles, personalisation… make the space yours" and they do say 'is coming together, which implies it's not complete.
Load More Replies...*steals the purple kicking pillow* Ha! It's mine now! *runs under the bed and gives the kicking pillow a good kicking*
Thank you to whoever painted their wall like this before I did!! It’s such a fun idea!! Here’s my dining room.
Someone posted this bathroom makeover and I love it
Somebody killed Forsythe and turned him into a rug!!!!! *horribly sad kitten noises*
I'm not crazy about the run, but other than that, it's very cute for a girls' bathroom.
My newly remodeled laundry room. I painted the washer and dryer.
Did you paint the whole thing or just the flowers? If you did the green as well what kind paint did you use? For the flowers too!!? This is really cute and cozy. I would add a small table to fold the laundry on but that's my fantasy! Well....I need a washer and dryer first! LOL!! I envy you!
It's aptly named "appliance paint" and you can google it and find tons of it for sale. Another search term would be acrylic enamel paint.
Load More Replies...I'm old enough to remember that appliances came in avocado green. Not a fan.
Though that's not quite the avocado green of my childhood. It's a bit brighter and livelier, more of a leaf green.
Load More Replies...I have the chair, but in red. It always reminds me of my grandparents'
My brother had that same thing hanging in his bedroom when we were growing up.
Just wanted to share our kitchen just because it's awesome
This is a case of form over function. No appliances in sight, the sink has a double faucet and the cooker seems to be an old wood stove. Very nice for some things but a nightmare to clean and waaaaay slower than gas or electric (source: my mum used to have one)
I am so excited to have finally finished my office and art studio revamp. I spend a majority of my time here (I work remotely) and desperately needed an update for my spirits and to be more efficient. I’m in love with how it turned out! Done on a budget as always.
I’ll use a vinyl remnant on the floor if I am in a paint session. This room is right off my entry and I want to make sure it looks welcoming/ nice. I wish I had a separate studio where I can get messy and not worry about the floor, etc. - maybe one day
The mural is amazing, but I do love Flemish and German renaissance art.
May be you can find some carpet on clearance and put that down either on top of the other or just on the floor it's self? Then you may feel a little freer to do your art work. I you have the cheaper floor covering when guests come over just unroll the nice carpet LOL!! If you painted all the canvases they are really good!! I love the painted woman with the birds and owls etc...She is beautiful!! I could look at it all day long! This is a cozy corner and it is beyond cool!
The painting looks like a copy of something by Holbein. It’s definitely his style.
I love the colour on the wall, and the mural. It's just that the room is too busy in general.
Here's an upvote. It's a maximalist list, is all.
Load More Replies...My cow bathroom. It’s my favorite room in the house
I think I got a great deal on these 4 beautiful dining chairs today from an estate sale.they weigh a ton, really well made and in mint condition. Only paid 100.00 for all 4 and the best part is, they match our other pieces of furniture.
I love this room! It gives me a feeling of happiness! I also love all of the colorful art and photo's you have around they perfectly!! The chairs look like a big find. Now someone may know more then me but I'm worried about color transfer from friends jeans. red skirts, black leggings etc...That's my only concern. I love it!!!
I think it depends on material finish. My friend had white leather sofa that absorbed absolutely everything. After 1 year it had rainbow of stains, mostly from jeans and bright clothes. I have 20 year old white leather chairs that have no stains at all but got a bit yellowish hue. White fabric will stain and get dirty but can usually be removed and washed or dry cleaned.
Load More Replies...I would keep rearranging the pictures when you are away on business.
I just read that the focus should be on 4 chairs!? It took me 6 blinkings and 5 blinks to even find these 4 chairs....
Load More Replies...There's Forsythe's cousin Genevieve. The other one I don't recognize. *more terribly sad kitten noises*
I always want to display family pictures but don’t like the generic tile frames. Finally found a good solution.
I love those frame collage walls but could never pull it off myself
That's because you're not a cat. *pulls off the frames* Oops.
Load More Replies...I started my first mural. Of course I couldn’t start small. It’s not done but I’m so excited I couldn’t wait to share.
If this is hand painted, the artist probably needs psychiatric treatment
I’m a Plant Maximalist
My fellow plants maximalists! I'm so happy to find you all here
This beauty was a curb pick today. At more than 2 feet tall and wide, way too big for our house but I am obsessed. Thinking about deconstructing and using parts to make a smaller chandelier and wall sconces. I ran this image through Google Lens but nothing came up. Would it be sacrilegious to break this apart?
That’s Uranium glass from the 20ties. expensive and as rare as hens teeth. Best shown under UV light where it glows green. I am so envious.
Ah, I wondered whether it was uranium glass. It's got that nice green color.
Load More Replies...Do you have anything it could be displayed on. Like the middle of the table, a bookcase etc...Then I'd put little tea lights (the ones that can be switch on and off) Because you may get a space big enough for it. I wouldn't take it a part myself but that's just me. I'm sure they can give more advice on what to do! Enjoy it! Just wanted to say that # 19 in this list has a rather large wall sconce (don't know if is a sconce or a hanging light but it is pretty.
That’s a great idea, DEW! That chandelier is just too gorgeous to break apart.
Load More Replies...Beautiful. But I believe this may be considered vaseline glass, similar to uranium and common from the 50s, vaseline glass is clear instead of cloudy green
I think I found it - $2312.5 - https://www.lightsonline.com/cyan-design-05035-la-scala-305-6-light-green-glass-chandelier-in-chrome
Oh how beautiful that would be with black lights in that. I'm so jealous. I love uranium glass.
I wouldn’t break it up. You could creat a bird feeder and hang it from your porch or tree
Gross. I don't like areas where every single open space has to be covered in junk.
Asking for only good to enter and remain
I think I recognise this from one of the maximalist boards I belong to on fb. Lovely! 💕
Absolutely love this! The green glass is on my wish list, as are the bells and beads, lovely window decoration plus the dried flora 🤓
Got the perfect rug today...
Found this at an estate sale... isn't it beautiful?
Guyyyssss I found them!!!!!! 100$ on FB marketplace. I'm so happy I'm crying! I'M IN LOVE
My poor husband can't build enough built-ins to keep up with my "stuff"
This is Dolly…. I’m in Nashville so everyone seems to love the country cowhide vibe… but I’d love to branch out into more artsy pieces. Anyone else in here refurbish??
One of my favourite rooms in my house.
We don’t really sit in the dining room anymore since it’s just two of us and our cats have a safe space behind the table and chairs that the dog can’t get to so we use that space to have their food and water and their toys
It’s also the sunniest spot in the house and where all of our plants thrive!
We are wanting to paint the teal wall as we have had it like that for a few years and I personally hate teal although it looks great on this wall
I bought this 1960s house a couple years ago, it had been abandoned by hoarders who left it full of trash. Nearly everything I furnished it with was thrifted with the exception of the occasional estate sale or Facebook marketplace find.
I’m an antique dealer and collector of all things retro and vintage so I’m always acquiring new items that keep things changing as new pieces come and go. I love to play with colors so all lights are smart bulbs so I can change up the color scheme.
I don’t have a large amount of before photos but I’ve included some of those at the end to show how the house started versus some of the transformation that has taken place over the past couple years.
The orange paint is absolutly delicious! 🌈Not a fan of the lighting and that crazy dizzy picture 🤯
Ugh. Reminds me of a house I looked at years ago. The entire main floor was painted Pepto Bismal pink. All of the appliances in the kitchen were black, it was like being trapped in Minnie Mouse's house.
Still have a lot of detail work to do, the trim, the new front door, the rest of living space…
Was t that just every sitting room in every Victorian house?
Load More Replies...I need to hose everything down with soapy water, but my favorite spot - The Upper Deck (off my bedroom)
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I may be mistaken, but these are replicas of Barney's office posters from How I Met Your Mother, they are intended to be a joke.
Load More Replies...I'm hoping they're "Demotivational Posters" instead.
Wanted to share my eating space inside my rental because 1) it’s clean for once and 2) everything is secondhand (except the rug)
My daughter has decided that she wanted her Paris themed (beautifully designed btw) decor out & anything Hello Kitty & Pusheen in.
I’m secretly sooo into the Hello Kitty decor but I can’t let on too much. Once she senses my excitement, she feasts on it- she’s got me!! I can easily be swayed into buying anything. Tho I did just drop $200 on my 8yr old child’s HK bed sheets. Just Sheets!!! Damn Pottery Barn!! I won’t even do that for my own bed!
Anyone else Hello Kitty Fans?!
Yes! I was really invested to her pencils, erasers, little toys, pencil sharpener etc...I loved the smell of the erasers. We used to have a Hallmark just about 10 blocks or so. So my friend and I went a lot. My mom used to get cards there a lot. As for the sheets. WTAF?!! I just got myself bottom sheets for a twin bed and then the top sheet. The bottom two is Bright blue and the other is hot pink. IIRC they have 1200 thread count. I think it was $15. and the top sheets I ordered separately and I got two double bed because I like my sheet's tucked I think they were $11. Next year she will be into something else LOL!! I learned a trick for a cheap wall art. I wish you and your daughter fun fun fun!!
I love it and love Hello Kitty. Alas I can see everything is newly bought and none is vintage HK. Might I suggest Temu for cheaper HK if it's for your daughter. Prices are better. Signed a real HK collector.
My two favorite corners. Not everyone appreciates my decorating style but I know this group will.
Long time lurker, first time post-er! My tiny bathroom all to myself away from my son and husband
Finally, the type of room I was hoping to see when I clicked. There is a fine line between bold colours and filling every space with stuff.
This is defiantly better (in my opinion) than some pictures where it looks like you could barely move.
Load More Replies...My woodland themed loo
My bathroom I put each spot on individually
Any fellow lovers of succulents? I am finally the proud mamma of this baby! Everyone say hello to My Lady!
My living room
Still have to fill my remaining shadow boxes but I'm loving my little um.... reading nook
I just started this gallery wall today! It has a long way to go but I’m digging the orange, red, pink theme.
I have accumulated over 120 hands, and they look wonderful in my grandparents cabinet
My sister bought a new house and we did this amazing book shelf with all the things she's collected from traveling and I just absolutely love it.
My new vase I just brought home today
*that’s not the best picture, I know*
Can you tell I like gold? My side of my husbands and I‘s room is slowly but surely coming together, still need to get candles for the holders. Everything pictured is second hand/redone by me!
I’m not ready to purchase a new countertop yet, or totally renovate my kitchen, but wanted a temporary backsplash. I found these self-stick tile squares, which were fairly easy to install. It took me about an hour and a half, and the only tool I needed was a knife. Fortunately, I didn’t have to cut any tiles, they were small enough that I was able to go around the outlets by cutting along the edges of the tiles. They really stick, though so when you’re placing them, there’s not much of an opportunity to move them!
I’m tired of farmhouse decor so I convinced my hubs that I must have this Iris Apfel rug. We named her Mavis. Dude (standard poodle) loves her as well. Here I go…turning a decor corner!
Careful there is a dead animal on the ground in the middle of your living room.
Rug should be bigger. Furniture should sit at least on the rug edges.
I live in a Barndominium in the country. I like the mix of contemporary and rustic. Wanted something unique in the Laundry Room. That’s where I keep the Wine Fridge. Laundry should not be boring! Made these out of old barrel lids and welding rods for the hangers on the back. Does it work?
I am always adding and organizing crazy random things I find in my craft room. This is my new corner area lol. The tall lamp actually has a foot behind the bun buns it's one of my favorite things I've ever found
I started using Selenite logs in my faux fireplace and I totally recommend! Adds a little glam + sparkle while still giving the fireplace look
Say hello to buddha Patrick. He was 3D printed last night and painted today!
Made another black disco globe
I will post pictures of my bedroom. Just keep in mind that the bedroom on the right side is completely done. The (white) closet and bathroom doors in the pictures are now changed to the (barn) doors in the new pictures. We just finished everything yesterday. Right now the room is a mess because we are clearing out the closet and re-organizing it. Hence the reason I can’t give new pictures at this moment. I love this room.
My first Post! I cannot wait to show you the rest of my quirky home.
My hubs finally got my full length mirror up so I can hang my time capsule shadow boxes. Each one represents a whole year of all the little things I collect that are important but otherwise should be trash. Movie tickets, birthday cards, Mardi Gras beads, nicknacks from traveling, ribbons off of flowers from my hubs.. an assortment of things. I started in 2018 when my New Year’s resolution was to take a trip a month. Since October 2017 I’ve only missed three months of travel.
The bottom right one under the mermaid is the 2023 box. It has a slot in the top to add to. I leave the space above it so things can be added without removing the box.
Every year, when I get a new box, all the contents of the boxes get shuffled around so new things are in the front. It’s a nice reminder of where I’ve been. Sometimes I find something I want to retroactively add to the box and I’ll open them up.
I found This amazing handmade trash can at Goodwill today. The top comes off like a regular trash can to insert and remove bags. I'm gonna repaint the bottom carvings of the mushrooms.
Someone else posted in here about what to do with their cutout, and I was completely inspired and did this! I created the dining room wall a few years back. I am considering painting the bottom triangle part a solid blue/ color that matches the wallpaper... Or do you guys think I should leave it beige?
Blue, the same color as the birds will be lovely. I'd paint the upper part under the clock as well as the bottom. Might be room for a "coffee station" if you're into that sort of thing.
Go for it! Blue! . If you hate it just try all sorts of colours. I'd try a rainbow as a feature.
New here, thanks for the add! This is part of my living room. I don't fave a naked wall in my house.
so much to see, I would sit in each room and make sure i took note of every single item and create a story in my head for each one, guess i'll have to visit often
Help would be appreciated choosing a paint color. My tendency is toward black. I have thought about going white or even pink. I know a rug would look good but a geriatric cat I have believes rugs are litter boxes. Anyway, what do y’all think as far as wall color? Thanks in advance.
very dark green walls would be nice, kinda like this: green-wall...762a33.jpg
Imho, stick to lighter green eg, sage or olive, with foliage to introduce nature.
Load More Replies...I'd never thought of posting here but then I came upon this today in my living room.
house was bought in 1956 . there has NEVER been a table i. the kitchen so i made pierogi and lit a candle to celebrate !!! gonna make cushions for chairs. have some yellow cotton with cherries on it. hope theres enough
Goodies I purchased @ Goodwill the other day! I think it was a regular treasure hunt!
Decided to switch out the old peel and stick wallpaper for one not as bright but still has a tropical vibe. I love the print and it goes well with our blah green countertop.
I like a lot of these places but I wouldn't call the majority of them maximalist. These days anything with more than a few knick-knacks and a splash of colour that isn't minimalism gets branded maximalist.
I agree maximalist doesn't mean bad design. You need to still stick to three or less colors that go together well. Only 2/3 of these were actually good.
Load More Replies...These were fun, but I don't think some of these people understand the concept of maximalist decor.
I love looking at these kind of decors but I know I couldn't live in it. Too much stuff around me makes my anxiety go sky high 😅
This WHOLE page just gave me a panic attack! Please give me a white room, an amazing pice of art, and a bench.
I think you would prefer Nordic architecture and design then. There is an emphasis on gorgeous and comforting minimalism. I also love how a lot of Nordic architecture emphasis bringing a little of the outdoors in. I do love a home that feels cozy and lived in, and while I do love some of my knick-nacks from my travels, I don't like feeling overwhelmed.
Load More Replies...First BP does understand what Brutalism is, now they don't understand what Maximalism is. Good grief. (With a side order of "this is just bad taste).
It just felt busy rather than the maximalist goal. The reading chair with plants and light caught my attention more than others.
TIL that I'm not a fan of maximalism. I like cozy, but that much visual clutter gives me anxiety.
I like a lot of these places but I wouldn't call the majority of them maximalist. These days anything with more than a few knick-knacks and a splash of colour that isn't minimalism gets branded maximalist.
I agree maximalist doesn't mean bad design. You need to still stick to three or less colors that go together well. Only 2/3 of these were actually good.
Load More Replies...These were fun, but I don't think some of these people understand the concept of maximalist decor.
I love looking at these kind of decors but I know I couldn't live in it. Too much stuff around me makes my anxiety go sky high 😅
This WHOLE page just gave me a panic attack! Please give me a white room, an amazing pice of art, and a bench.
I think you would prefer Nordic architecture and design then. There is an emphasis on gorgeous and comforting minimalism. I also love how a lot of Nordic architecture emphasis bringing a little of the outdoors in. I do love a home that feels cozy and lived in, and while I do love some of my knick-nacks from my travels, I don't like feeling overwhelmed.
Load More Replies...First BP does understand what Brutalism is, now they don't understand what Maximalism is. Good grief. (With a side order of "this is just bad taste).
It just felt busy rather than the maximalist goal. The reading chair with plants and light caught my attention more than others.
TIL that I'm not a fan of maximalism. I like cozy, but that much visual clutter gives me anxiety.
