Minimalism is dead. The new maximalism is here, and it looks to traditional ideas of layered pattern, texture, and color but with a cozy modern spin. There is no better place to find inspiration from the great interiors of the past, and the home of American royalty, Gloria Vanderbilt, is the perfect place to start.
An archival photograph of the socialite's bedroom from 1984 shows exactly what minimalist rejectors love about the maximalist interiors of the past. The New York apartment is bold, impactful, and full of personality. Rather than dealing in clean lines and neutrals, it puts character at the center. The floral wallpaper combined with a red side table and gold accents feels fun and in communication, rather than gaudy or over-the-top.
