A Guide to the Maximalist Room of Your Dreams

The infamous gallery wall is one of the essential aspects of a maximalist space. The gallery wall is where you can hang up any and all pictures and art pieces you possess to truly make the wall reflective of your personality. The more diverse in sizes, frames and content the better. This is an accent to your space to create more depth and perception. 

Playing with texture can take a drab maximalist room to looking like it belongs in Architectural Digest. Consider adding a velvet ottoman, curtains, a rattan shelf or roll out a rug. Varying the types of furniture pieces you include or fabrics elevates the feel of a maximalist space.

While the goal of the maximalist room is to be eclectic and, well, maximal with everything, having a color palette in mind can prevent unfortunate clashing. Pick colors that are similar in tone or choose a seasonal palette to adhere to (e.g., spring colors) and design around them. Your room can be bright and eccentric or pastel and calming. The colors will add a layer of cohesion so you can maximize the rest of the room as you please.

Lighting is one of the most exciting ways to spruce up the room. Switch out those old fluorescent light bulbs with these whimsical mosaic light bulbs found here or opt for an unconventional lampshade. Go for an Art Deco theme with a landscape like this one. Another option is to elevate the lamp from a source of light to a statement in the room with a shade like this one.

If you want to make a statement, wallpaper is your new best friend. Any space can appear maximalist with the right wallpaper, regardless of the other steps. Opting for wallpaper instead of a regular paint job will add depth and visual stimulation to the space. Maximalism is meant to be aesthetically pleasing to look at. With walls covered with tasteful patterns, your room will surely pop. Look for wallpaper ideas here.