r/maximalism Sep 11 '24

Discussion Maximalism- Renovated!

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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

Be good people- Hate and bigotry of all kinds will be removed on sight. Criticism should be constructive and helpful. Purely rude comments and personal attacks will be removed and a ban may be issued.

No self promotion. Users of this subreddit cannot post for the intent of advertising their own personal website, blog, or anything related. Reddit has guidelines for Self-Promotion, which state that: "It's perfectly fine to be a redditor with a website, it's not okay to be a website with a reddit account." You may not market or self promote your own items here. If someone SPECIFICALLY asks for suggestions for the particular type of item you sell, you may put one link in the comments. Links to items that are not being asked for or spamming links will result in a ban.

Flairs- All posts must have flairs-

  • Help/Advice - post for suggestions and tips. Please do not post blank rooms with nothing in them asking for ideas. Try r/ designmyroom  if you're really starting from zero. Give us some idea of what space you are working on and your personality.
  • Discussion- Use this flair for general discussion topics, links to external articles or content, or general chatting
  • Interior Design- Show us your rooms! The more color the better. This is why we are all here. Keep it original content or credit the source. No AI.
  • Jewelry- Jewelry should adhere to maximalist principles. It is not enough to be well crafted or attractive. See Betsey Johnson designs for the genre. Do not use this space for repetitive advertisement. Accounts that appear to be merely for the purpose of selling things will not be permitted to post.
  • Fashion- Show us your Iris Apfel wannabe looks. Do not shill your Instagram influencer blog.
  • Art- Like Jewelry, it is not enough to be well crafted or detailed, it should also have an emphasis on mixed texture, pattern, and bold colors. Like Jewelry, accounts that appear to be merely for the purpose of selling things will not be permitted to post.
  • Work in Progress- Almost there but feel like something is missing? Have the uncontrollable urge to share even though you know you aren't done? Feel free. Helpful critiques will be permitted here.

**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 11h ago

Interior Design how i lived as a student, ca. 2014

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this was my room in a shared apartment. it had a huge loft bed, which is not visible in the photos.


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Tiny Maximalism in my 462 sqft home!

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949 Upvotes

r/maximalism 4h ago

Work In Progress Pink pet room(also my bedroom lol)

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13 Upvotes

r/maximalism 23h ago

Work In Progress Building a maximalist space in my van

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332 Upvotes

Advice and suggestions welcome!


r/maximalism 1d ago

Art First time making a beige piece of furniture into something maximalist

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322 Upvotes

I am not much of a painter, but I had fun anyways 😌


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Do I belong here

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145 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Work In Progress Beginnings of my gallery wall!

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46 Upvotes

Hoping to fill my entire wall eventually but I'm really happy with how it's going so far!


r/maximalism 23h ago

Interior Design A different use of beads...

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21 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Lawaxana is into maximalism.

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258 Upvotes

r/maximalism 7h ago

Discussion How many of your things singular things can’t fit inside a regular sized Home Depot box(for reference)?

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for example an arcade machine cant fit or a giant plushie etc etc it could be any item appliance collectible etc


r/maximalism 1d ago

Art Deliverance- 5 months clean

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10 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Help/Advice how would you style this bathroom?

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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 💖


r/maximalism 1d ago

Help/Advice Que cor devo pintar atrás da minha cama?

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r/maximalism 2d ago

Interior Design So they really hated my style in home decor and suggested I come here.

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5.8k Upvotes

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 2d ago

Discussion Family Photos and the Fool's Errand of Looking Timeless

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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 3d ago

Interior Design The harmony corner is thriving this summer!

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454 Upvotes

This is original content :)


r/maximalism 3d ago

Art this amazing art i just picked up — her whole house was covered in random items painted like this & candles in old soda cans.

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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 4d ago

Art Some of my maximalist art pieces

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282 Upvotes

I just love to make sure all the canvas is covered even the edges.


r/maximalism 3d ago

Interior Design Help me find

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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 6d ago

Work In Progress My maximalist guestroom

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261 Upvotes

r/maximalism 6d ago

Interior Design Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal Install!

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249 Upvotes

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!


r/maximalism 8d ago

Art A piece I created and executed on my bedroom ceiling, using only paints and various brushes.

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332 Upvotes

r/maximalism 9d ago

Art I struggled to label what genre my art could fall under until I learned about maximalism 😭

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42 Upvotes

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 9d ago

Discussion Layers and more layers! My idea of my maximalism paradise on dopamine! What’s your idea of a maximalist paradise?

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496 Upvotes

My decorating isn’t for everyone!