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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Emily Moorman

Is maximalism more on trend than minimalism? Designers explain the rise in this 'more is more' trend

Maximalist design in different rooms.

Interior design can generally be loosely divided into two main styles: maximalism and minimalism. While the latter has arguably been favored more in mainstream design throughout the past decade or so, we're now seeing a return to maximalist design which is rooted in art movements of bygone centuries.

Today, we're seeing more and more homes embrace maximalist decor ideas, celebrating color, pattern, and texture to create deeply personalized and vibrant interior schemes. Trends like dopamine decor and 'core' trends that jump on a wider mood and cultural references are far closer to maximalist style than minimalism. We would even go as far to say maximalism is overtaking minimalism.

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