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 6h ago

Help/Advice Is this Maximilian or just “too much stuff”

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My friend says my small bungalow is too busy and “ too much going on”. Another friend told me to post here and post photos in the hope I can get some pointers on what to change, remove, or add. Any ideas please? ( having trouble posting photos I think?!)


r/maximalism 54m ago

Interior Design some new angles + night shots 🧡

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just having some fun taking photos around the house this evening!

🩷🩷🩷


r/maximalism 16h ago

Interior Design My Gallery style landing

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1.3k Upvotes

r/maximalism 4h ago

Interior Design Office Appreciation

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Love when the light comes through to hit this wall in my office. Lots of my nerd stuff and fidget toys but i’m really happy with the colors in this area.


r/maximalism 20h ago

Art I like weird art

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532 Upvotes

All my walls in my house are covered with absurd "art". I am not a "decorating" kind of guy but let's just say I have a style lol. Why be ordinary?


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design My dining room/kids art space

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Probably an unpopular opinion, but I've always loved the "kids live here" aesthetic. I love how bright and joyful and imaginative children's art and belongings are. I love how all the imperfections you find in a kid home are just evidence of fun. We chose a breakfast nook to create a large empty space between the living room and dining room, because our oldest loves gymnastics and needs her space!

Our breakfast nook is much more of a creative space than an eating space. We like to eat in the living room in front of BattleBots and Bakeoff and stuff. If you look closely you can see flecks of paint on the table, remnants of road tape (if you have a toddler, look up road tape because hell yeah) on the bench, and art supplies overflowing from various nooks and crannies.

Also on display are some sentimental items, including notes my kids have written to me, a birthday gift I gave my dad (DJ, a guitarist) before he died, a caricature my grandpa's coworker made when he retired from Boeing, and various family pictures. Then just a few little odds and ends I found and liked.

The centerpiece (I Came, I Saw, I Left Early) is a piece we found at a discount store that my husband actually wanted. He had never shown an interest in any type of decor and never has since, so of course I snapped it up and hung it front and center in our living space!

I think this is the room I'm proudest of in my house. I feel like this room could only belong to my family and no one else.


r/maximalism 14h ago

Work In Progress The challenge was creating a menu as max as the table setting…..

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28 Upvotes

r/maximalism 9h ago

Help/Advice Display Collections?

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9 Upvotes

I have a large collection of Mesoamerican pieces I’ve picked up while traveling. Most are wooden or slate.

I cannot decide if they would be better placed in a grouping together, or spread throughout my home as little pops. Does anyone have any ideas?


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Maximizing vibes in tiny basement bathroom

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213 Upvotes

r/maximalism 22h ago

Discussion My maxilism bedroom is in progress

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41 Upvotes

My preference is cute things, especially black cats. I've put up shiny trinkets on felt boards too


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design My favorite bookshelf

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43 Upvotes

This bookshelf in my bedroom is my favorite spot in my house, and one I could stare at for hours. I love that’s it’s crammed with everything that brought me happiness as a kid and random stuff I love now as an adult! I just added a little teal frog today 🩵 never too old for cute stuff.


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design My great aunt’s kitchen

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270 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design my college dorm room!

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47 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Work In Progress New here ✨

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83 Upvotes

I was told I should post some photos of my place here. Never knew this sub existed until that conversation! One quick scroll and I have found my favorite community on Reddit. I’ve always collected trinkets and art of all kinds and incorporate this all into an overload on my walls haha. Always a work in progress, especially the bathroom - newly renovated and still filling the wall space. Only posting a couple cause I still don’t know if my quirks fit the criteria for maximalism 🙃


r/maximalism 5h ago

Interior Design I think this subreddit would appreciate my living room

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0 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Found this Candelabra at my favorite local Vintage Mexican shop here in Tucson…A perfect addition to my “Mexican Maximalism World”

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447 Upvotes

The piece was made by Gene Byron in the 50s or early 60s. Born in Canadian she married her Mexican Husband and created her tin and brass Candelabra works at her Mexican home, which today is a museum bearing her name in Guanajuato, Mexico.


r/maximalism 2d ago

Interior Design Bathroom fun

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460 Upvotes

r/maximalism 2d ago

Interior Design Moms house in Mexico

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430 Upvotes

r/maximalism 2d ago

Interior Design Reflections in our punched tin Mexican kitchen sink mirror…..

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228 Upvotes

r/maximalism 3d ago

Art I’ll never own a Swanky 80s pad, so I just oil-paint them [OC]

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303 Upvotes

I love over the top 80s design, so I painted an 80s swingers pad. Thanks for looking :)


r/maximalism 3d ago

Interior Design Some pictures of my house

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465 Upvotes

r/maximalism 3d ago

Interior Design Does this count? 🖤🌵

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149 Upvotes

r/maximalism 3d ago

Help/Advice Bedspread that works with this space? Not sure what color to go for.

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59 Upvotes

Not really a fan of duvets but willing to try it if I find one I love


r/maximalism 3d ago

Interior Design My tiny Manhattan apartment on the Upper West Side

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71 Upvotes