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.
