Most of us will be familiar with the aesthetic of minimalism, where people seek to live in a streamlined, beautifully functional space with as little clutter as possible. Well, throw all of that out the window and run in the opposite direction, and you'll end up at maximalism. Maximalism is a home style that seeks to embrace more patterns, colors, and textures to deliver a vibrant, layered space with serious wow factor.
This can be a maximalist-lover's dream, but for some, it can end up becoming a source of unexpected stress. As someone who always aspires to keep my volume of possessions in check, I was curious to learn what happens when you cross tolerable boundaries when decorating with maximalism. I asked professional organizers for the four warning signs someone may have taken maximalism too far in their home and what to do about it.
1. Your rooms are overstimulating A carefully curated maximalist living room with neutral walls and large items of furniture for visual balance If you're finding your maximalist rooms have started to become less creative, quirky and enjoyable and more like a weight on your shoulders, you may have unintentionally cultivated an environment that's a bit too stimulating for your senses. Janine Sarna-Jones, certified professional organizer and CEO of Organize Me Inc.
, says, 'There are some that love the maximalist aesthetic for the opportunity to display their collections or a mixture of the items they love. However, for others it could just be an.