Quiet maximalism might seem like an oxymoron in interior design. Quiet, on one hand, implies a soft, reserved, and refined design style. Maximalism, on the other, suggests a bold, busy, and borderline chaotic scheme.
That said, there's a way to bring the two together tastefully, and this 100-year-old Dallas home remodeled by interior designer Ashley Avrea Cathey that we recently toured is a prime example. The home features all of the necessary elements of a quietly maximalist space – clashing patterns that don't overwhelm, bold yet controlled color palettes, and a playfully mature mood. Its design scheme inspires a new wave of maximalist decor ideas that comfortably straddle the line between messy mélange and curated commotion.
Since lived-in, characterful interiors are becoming the most desired interior design trend at the moment, quiet maximalism seems like the aesthetic that effortlessly achieves the look. Below, we've curated an assortment of home decor finds that speak to the aesthetic and can help you create your very own quietly maximalist interior.
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