Okay, 'Tidy Maximalism' Might Perfectly Sum Up My Interior Style — This Is How to Add Personality Without Falling Into the Trap of Clutter

A living room with green wallpaper-ed and painted walls holding orange book shelves with colorful books, ceramics and vases. Pastel glass sconces sit on the wall above a dusty pink couch with trimmed pillows and vases of flowers are on either side of the room.

For so long, my Pinterest boards have reflected organized, pared-back minimalist interiors that feel unwaveringly calm. But of late, I have found myself gravitating towards brighter colors, striking patterns, and bold design.

However, as someone who is almost always looking for new ways to declutter and organize, maximalism in interior design has always been an aspirational aesthetic rather than a style that would actually fit and function in my home until I discovered tidy maximalism.