By Dennis Sarlo and Dering Hall, ELLE DECOR
When it comes to these interiors, more is more - more objects, more patterns, more texture, more color, just more. But that doesn't mean good design has to be compromised. With curation and expert design, these maximalist spaces will have you rethinking minimalism and considering this inspiring counter-style.
High Style in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills, a sophisticated living room by Kelly Wearstler is filled with art and creative furnishings.
Artistic Escape
An art studio in a New York City penthouse by Kati Curtis Design overflows with color.
Detailed Design
Maximalism is still possible in neutral hues, as evidenced by this Berlin apartment by Hubert Zandberg Interiors.
All About Art
Just a few well-chosen pieces of artwork amp up the energy in this living room by Sarah Walker Design Associates.
Posh Interiors
Classic elements, piled up to excess, define this project by Sig Bergamin.
Modernist Marvels
The walls are almost completely filled with modernist works in this room by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio.
Pop Please
Rainbow colors rule in this bold Chelsea apartment by Kelling Designs.
Bohemian Paradise
Burnt orange provides the perfect backdrop for eclectic, mixed prints in a project by Katie Leede & Company.
Family Farmhouse
Pops of color, accompanied by antique folk art, offer a fresh perspective on maximalism in a family room designed by Haver & Skolnick Architects.
Dark & Stormy
Blacks and dark grays center this design by Sean Anderson Design.
Imaginary Worlds
Textured wallpaper and ornate details are original and unexpected in a New York abode by Kemble Interiors, Inc.
Polka Dot Perfection
Due to a shared navy base, polka dots complement textured stripes in a project by Kari McIntosh Design for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase.
Old Masters
Rembrandt and Rubens add a touch of majesty to a decadent project by Alidad.
Elegance in Austin
Textures and patterns collide in an Austin project by Meredith Ellis Design.
Bold Strokes
Colorful pillows, unusual hanging lamps, and high-pigment artwork combine to create the deeply original dining and family room by Sig Bergamin.
Subtle Extravagance
Maximalism takes on a softer touch in a gray bedroom by Charles Spada Interiors.
Eclectic Energy
Bright colors and patterns complement the artwork in a project by Gil Walsh Interiors.
World Weary
Yellow-based browns serve as the backdrop for an impressive collection of artifacts in this living room by Cecilie Starin Design.
