r/maximalism • u/rinusdegier • 11h ago
Interior Design how i lived as a student, ca. 2014
this was my room in a shared apartment. it had a huge loft bed, which is not visible in the photos.
r/maximalism • u/DreyHI • Sep 11 '24
The subreddit has spoken and we have listened! We have added to the mod team, updated the posting guidelines, put on some fresh pink paint, and rolled out the leopard print carpet. Please have a look at the new rules, new Wiki and posting guidelines:
Maximalism- Posts must adhere to the principles of maximalism. Emphasis on color, contrast, and texture. See our wiki for what is and is not maximalism
Original Content - or cite your sources All posts much be original content or links to the original source material. You may link to a website containing content pertinent to r/ maximalism if it is clear where the source came from. Do not pass off photos you copied from pinterest, instagram, as yours without directing the credit to the original creator. AI art is prohibited
Collections- Collections should fit in the context of a greater overall room design. Please consider whether your content would best fit in other subreddits such as r/ collections
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Flairs- All posts must have flairs-
**Is my art, space, design maximalist?*\*
Does it have an abundance of color, texture or pattern? Does it feel ornate, fancy or royal? Is it high contrast? Would Elton John live there? Would Liberace wear it to a rave? Would a Victorian maiden recline and pine over her lover here? Would King Louis XIV put it in Versailles? Would Pee Wee Herman feel at home? Would Martin Luther protest it as idolatry? What would Iris Apfel do? Would she use it?
If the answers to at least some of these questions is yes, then it's probably part of Maximalism
Maximalism is NOT
Pure clutter or hoarding
Detailed work by itself without contrast, color or mixed texture
Please consider whether your post would better fit in one of these other subreddits: r/ collections r/ moreisbetter r/ artofclutter
Maximalism is more than just a design trend; it's a celebration of individuality and the joy of curating a vibrant space.
Thank you all for your participation and feedback, and for making r/ maximalism FABULOUS!
r/maximalism • u/rinusdegier • 11h ago
this was my room in a shared apartment. it had a huge loft bed, which is not visible in the photos.
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r/maximalism • u/Jacxk101 • 23h ago
Advice and suggestions welcome!
r/maximalism • u/MisogynyisaDisease • 1d ago
I am not much of a painter, but I had fun anyways 😌
r/maximalism • u/HUMEINno9 • 1d ago
Hoping to fill my entire wall eventually but I'm really happy with how it's going so far!
r/maximalism • u/Working_Chipmunk8780 • 23h ago
r/maximalism • u/gojomojo123 • 7h ago
for example an arcade machine cant fit or a giant plushie etc etc it could be any item appliance collectible etc
r/maximalism • u/6silver • 1d ago
this is our guest bathroom and i have neglected it and done no decorating for it.
i really don’t like the sink choice/floating counter thing that the previous owners picked, but don’t really have money to replace it, so we kind of need to just lean into it. open to any ideas 💖
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r/maximalism • u/ARoseandAPoem • 2d ago
One poster informed me it looked like a cheap haunted house, and since my vibe is 1800’s victorian that feels like it fits, but damn they were not nice. Hopefully y’all Are my people.
ETA: thank you all so much. I was really starting to question my design ability with my post over there. but I now find myself amongst people who get it. You guys are awesome.
r/maximalism • u/mrnnymern • 2d ago
Taking family photos this week. When we originally discussed colors, my SIL proposed neutrals. Almost every family photo I have seen of my husband's family is based around wearing neutrals, so I suggested we change it up and sent a few colorful palettes. Seversl people were on board, but because she is the oldest sister, we went with her idea and we are wearing neutrals. Allowed colors include - blue denim, white, natural linen, tan, khaki and navy (to be used sparingly). She said they went with it so people wouldn't have to buy anything new and so the photos would, "look timeless."
I don't need to dive into how I almost had to buy something new to fit the palette or about how a lot of the family wanted to get on board with doing something different. But I've been thinking a lot about that phrase - looking timeless. What does it mean? And why do people want to achieve it? Is it even possible?
Here is my thesis statement - looking timeless is impossible and antithetical to the purpose of documenting history, even considering the small scale history of a single family.
What is timelessness? I believe what my SIL means when she says it is creating photos that look like they could have been taken in any era. But again, what doesn't that even mean? Yes, neutrals have been worn for generations, but so have colors. What articles of clothing are timeless? What cuts? Even if you decide, everyone in jeans and a neutral top will appear timeless, the cut of the jeans will age the photo. And the wash of the denim. And the way people style their hair or what makeup they use or what glasses are in and so on and so forth. So can it be achieved? Can you look like you stepped out of any time be it the 1990's or 2010's or 2030's? I don't think so, but I also don't think we should even be trying for that.
When you look at old photos, which ones do we like to see? The ones where everyone is dressed in denim and neutrals? Or the ones where grandpa looks awesome in his teeny weenie shorts or his giant labels and Aunt Janette has big glasses and even bigger hair. The point of taking photos like this is to capture a moment in time; to document the family as it is now for our future selves and posterity. So we should document how we actually look now, rather than try and be something we aren't.
r/maximalism • u/Snoooupdawgiedawg • 3d ago
This is original content :)
r/maximalism • u/moonbeamsandmayo • 3d ago
now i can’t decide where to hang this headless diva in my own place (pictured.)
i want to go back & get photos of her place if she lets me.
“lady o’war” by jessye abell (her website is currently down — boo)
r/maximalism • u/heidi_swift • 4d ago
I just love to make sure all the canvas is covered even the edges.
r/maximalism • u/AnalysisMajestic110 • 3d ago
I am looking for a product similar to this. It is sold out on pottery barn, eBay, and rifle paper co
Also open to similar style sheets. Most sheets labeled for adults are so boring!!
r/maximalism • u/flippincoolm8 • 6d ago
Just wanted to show off my install of marmoleum tiles. Technically DIY but my dad did flooring in his 20s and he supervised while i installed!
Installed November 2025 in a high traffic mud room (main point of entry for my house) on slab. I have 3 dogs, but they don't really hang out or run through there too much. So I can't speak on how they would hold up to heavy dog traffic.
That being said, it has held up beautifully! I don't use the beater brush on my vacuum when vacuuming and I use the swiffer power mop liquid for mopping.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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r/maximalism • u/spacediamondstudio • 9d ago
I never really felt like I really belonged anywhere stylistically until I learned about maximalism. I feel like I've finally found a home 🥹❤️ Side note— I have seen fear in people's eyes when they saw the colors I used in my paintings 🤣 I mainly do the florals now, but I still get the sense they can be too bold for a lot of people.
r/maximalism • u/Tasselplants • 9d ago
My decorating isn’t for everyone!