More color, more pattern, more everything, with intent.

Maximalist

Maximalism is abundance done well: saturated color, pattern on pattern, gallery walls, collections on show and furniture with personality. It is joyful and personal, and it needs more editing than it looks. It suits people with things they love and the nerve to show all of them.

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What makes it Maximalist

The five things to get right. Everything else is taste.

Maximalist color palettes

Palette Rich and many, jewel tones, pinks, greens, blues and gold, usually on a dark or bold ground.
Materials Velvet, brass, lacquer, patterned ceramics, fringe and tassels, gilt frames.
Furniture Statement pieces, a curved velvet sofa, an ornate cabinet, a mix of eras.
Textiles Big florals, animal prints, stripes and geometrics layered together, a bold rug.
Lighting Chandeliers, colorful lamps, sconces, more than you think you need.

Ordinary rooms, in Maximalist

Drag the handle. Every after keeps the before's walls, windows, doors and camera, which is what Room AI does to your photo too.

An ordinary family kitchen with honey-oak cabinets and a black fridge — Kitchen Try this on mine

The same kitchen in the Maximalist style — Kitchen Try this on mine

An ordinary living room with a gray sofa, a TV on a stand and net curtains — Living room Try this on mine

The same living room in the Maximalist style — Living room Try this on mine

An ordinary bedroom with a pine wardrobe, a dark headboard and a gray duvet — Bedroom Try this on mine

The same bedroom in the Maximalist style — Bedroom Try this on mine

Maximalist ideas, room by room

Pictures to save and borrow from. Pick a room to see all of its Maximalist ideas.

A richly decorated guest bedroom with teal walls and ceiling, gold trim, a four-poster bed dressed in deep burgundy and pink bedding, and a large floral wall panel behind the headboard. The room is filled with patterned rugs, framed artwork, bookshelves, vintage lamps, potted plants, and an eclectic mix of velvet and upholstered seating.

A dramatic guest bedroom with deep burgundy walls, a glossy black door, and an eclectic gallery of framed artwork. The room includes a green velvet chair, patterned ottoman, floral drapery, stacked books, brass lamps, and layered blue and floral rugs.

A vibrant guest bedroom with hot pink walls, black trim, and a brass bed dressed in white bedding and mustard pillows. The room features a window seat with blue curtains, a gallery wall of framed art, patterned lampshades, layered rugs, and shelves filled with decorative objects.

A maximalist guest bedroom features a wooden bed centered against coral floral wallpaper, with a curated cluster of small framed pictures and mirrors above the headboard. Teal painted side walls, a mustard quilt, plum velvet pillows, and mismatched lamps in warm gold and teal create a bold, layered look.

A vibrant guest bedroom filled with maximalist decor, featuring a black metal bed with coral pillows, a mustard quilt, and patterned throw. One wall has bold pink and green vertical stripes, while another is painted cobalt blue with floating shelves and decorative objects. The room also includes a floral curtain, ornate green cabinet, patterned bench, vintage rug, and an elaborate brass chandelier.

A dramatic guest bedroom filled with layered artwork, floral wallpaper on the sloped ceiling, and deep purple walls. A brass bed with emerald velvet bedding sits beside a cobalt blue dresser, leopard-print chair, and colorful table lamps, creating an ornate, collected look.

A maximalist guest bedroom with glossy emerald green walls and trim, tall windows framed by mustard floral curtains, and a deep burgundy velvet bed at the center. The room is filled with framed artwork, bookshelves, patterned textiles, blue table lamps, and layered decorative objects, creating an eclectic, richly decorated atmosphere.

A narrow guest bedroom with deep teal trim, palm-print wallpaper, and burgundy side walls. A dark daybed with mustard velvet bolsters sits beneath a centered window framed by magenta curtains, while small gold-framed artworks create a dense gallery wall above the bed. A black bookcase lines the left side and a striped runner stretches along the wood floor.

A colorful master bedroom with hot pink walls, a dark botanical ceiling, and a bed dressed in blue-and-white stripes with layered patterned pillows and throws. The room includes a mustard velvet headboard, mixed artwork on the walls, a dark wood dresser, a green velvet chair, and eclectic lamps and decor.

A maximalist master bedroom with mustard yellow walls and built-in wardrobes on the left, a dark wood four-poster bed centered in the room, and a plum duvet layered with teal and patterned accent pillows. Floral curtains frame a bright window, while small black bedside tables, table lamps, framed artwork, and a colorful patterned rug complete the richly layered look.

A richly decorated master bedroom with teal walls, a patterned floral ceiling, and a brass chandelier. The room features a burgundy velvet bed, a deep green tufted sofa, framed artwork covering the walls, mustard drapes, ornate lamps, a carved chair, and a layered vintage rug.

A richly decorated master bedroom with a brass bed dressed in deep plum bedding and coral floral pillows, layered over patterned rugs. The room features burgundy walls, a tropical palm-print ceiling, teal velvet curtains, a green chaise, many framed artworks, bookshelves, table lamps, and ornate accessories, creating a lush maximalist atmosphere.

A richly decorated master bedroom with vivid cobalt-blue walls, mustard drapes, and a carved dark wood bed centered on layered vintage rugs. A gold chandelier hangs overhead, while the right wall is filled with an eclectic gallery of framed portraits and art. A velvet magenta bench, brass drinks cart, and detailed ceiling mural complete the dramatic maximalist look.

A maximalist master bedroom with deep green walls, a black metal bed frame, and layered patterned bedding in teal, gold, and pink. The room includes a patchwork textile wall hanging, striped curtains, red bedside tables, open shelves with decorative objects, and a colorful upholstered ottoman and chair near the window.

A narrow master bedroom with a wood bed centered against teal floral wallpaper, layered with a dense gallery wall of framed artwork above mustard velvet pillows and white bedding. Burgundy walls, a magenta patterned curtain, turquoise closet doors, and a muted patterned rug create a bold maximalist mix of color and texture.

A richly decorated master bedroom with deep plum walls, a green velvet bed, coral bedding, and a floral-painted sloped ceiling with skylights. The room is filled with framed artwork, bookshelves, patterned rugs, and colorful decorative objects, creating a layered maximalist look.

Try first

Cheapest first. Each is something you could do this weekend, or say to Room AI now.

1 Start with the walls: a bold paint color or a big-pattern wallpaper gives everything else a stage.
2 Hang art floor to ceiling on one wall, frames touching, mixing sizes.
3 Mix patterns by scale: one large, one medium, one small, sharing a color.
4 Display collections together rather than spread out; ten vases on one shelf is a statement, ten around the house is clutter.