Printmaxxing Isn’t Just for Maximalists – Here’s How Designers Are Using This Fall Trend to Make Every Room More Interesting

Bedroom with patterned wallpaper, a green window frame, a striped canopy single bed with blue-and-white bedding, a small desk beneath the window, and another single bed opposite with a floral cushion.

A room layered with prints always has character. Whether it's a block-printed cushion to finish off a soft bedscape or a striped rug to bring some drama to the center of a living room, doses of pattern bring contrast and playfulness that take an interior design from good to great.

And decorating with lots of layered patterns isn't just reserved for maximalists. In 2026, designers are embracing the 'printmaxxing' trend in unexpected and quieter ways. From romantic bedrooms layered with ditsy florals to dining rooms that make tropical ikats the star of the show – 'printmaxxing' allows patterns to be as bold or subtle as you like – and it all lies in how you apply them.