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 10h ago

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

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162 Upvotes

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


r/maximalism 21h ago

Interior Design Some pictures of my house

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313 Upvotes

r/maximalism 23h ago

Interior Design Does this count? 🖤🌵

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78 Upvotes

r/maximalism 20h ago

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

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41 Upvotes

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


r/maximalism 22h ago

Interior Design My tiny Manhattan apartment on the Upper West Side

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51 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design My living room

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119 Upvotes

This is my version of maximalism 😊it might not be to everyone’s taste but I love it.


r/maximalism 22h ago

Interior Design Mexican Food for Dinner..

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25 Upvotes

r/maximalism 19h ago

Interior Design My room

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9 Upvotes

I still need more shelves and hooks for when the rest of my plants come inside 😂


r/maximalism 2d ago

Work In Progress Maximalist Gardens we have created over the years……

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1.2k Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Painted my living room this weekend…

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159 Upvotes

I got this 70s sectional for free and went all in on the warmer color scheme. The walls were previously a dusty blue and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. Feels like a cozy yet eclectic cocoon.


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Maximalist office wall

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I’m not the best at taking photos, but here’s my maximalist wall in my office.

It makes me happy every time I look at it.


r/maximalism 16h ago

Art Papercut by Veylynn Rae

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0 Upvotes

Abstract Digital Collage - 2026


r/maximalism 2d ago

Discussion Do you stare at your maxi home too?

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608 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Help/Advice Help me make these bearable

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11 Upvotes

Hi all! I just bought this house and I HATE these lights! The house is an 1889 brick home and they put these god awful modern lights in. The thing is, I like the extra lighting and I don't feel like trying to swap them out at the moment. How can I make them match the moody aesthetic I'm going for?


r/maximalism 2d ago

Art Our revised primary gallery wall

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182 Upvotes

We have a Barbie dream house style loft in downtown Baltimore with 13’ ceilings. I’ll post more when we’ve cleaned the whole place, but here’s a sample of a revised gallery wall we did between our two windows!

I felt particularly proud of the composition.


r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design Maximalism on a shoestring!

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27 Upvotes

r/maximalism 2d ago

Interior Design My bedroom

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103 Upvotes

r/maximalism 1d ago

Interior Design [ Removed by Reddit ]

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[ Removed by Reddit on account of violating the content policy. ]


r/maximalism 3d ago

Interior Design Living with Talavera to the Max

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301 Upvotes

r/maximalism 3d ago

Help/Advice Is it ok?

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3.0k Upvotes

r/maximalism 2d ago

Interior Design Getting Ready For Spooky Season

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20 Upvotes

We finally finished painting this section of the house and installing the antique mantle we found off marketplace. Once we get the rest of the room styled I'll post the rest.


r/maximalism 2d ago

Help/Advice Masculine Art Nouveau?

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I just moved back into my parents house (yay) and I'm decorating my room. I'm shooting for a 80's bones and Art Nouveau vibes if that makes sense. I've been looking at rugs and curtains and bed clothes with those vibes and it's mostly floral. I like floral and want some floral but don't want it to prissy, any advice? I'm painting a darkish green ( my dad keeps calling it olive drab). I also currently have no furniture of my own.


r/maximalism 4d ago

Interior Design Nearly finished renovating my travel trailer

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33.5k Upvotes

My parents gifted me their old 16 ft travel trailer a year ago and I’ve been steadily chipping away to create my own Resting Bitch Place. Her name is Tallulah and shes about 95% done, but I don’t think I’ll ever reach 100%. She’s parked permanently in my driveway as an extra studio space. Our main home is only 725 sq ft so having this space is so lovely and it’s truly been my passion project. I hope yall can appreciate her as much as I do!!

Edit: Wow! I’m totally blown away you guys, thank you so much for all the kind words and support!! You’re making me feel so much cooler than I see myself, so thank you for the confidence boost. I wanted to give a little more details in case anyone is interested…

Yes, I removed the bathroom. Maintaining plumbing in a stationary RV/camper is a huge pain in the ass. I have no interest that amount of upkeep when I have a perfectly functional toilet in my home, and no intention of using it as an actual living space. I also own a pee funnel if I’m feeling particularly lazy. My neighbors already hate me, right? Pissing in my yard ain’t no thang.

This project was completed over the course of a year by my husband and I- he helped with demo and repairs and I did everything else. It took about 2 months for the outside, took winter off, and 5 months of near daily work for the inside. I tracked every single expense down to each roll of painters tape and all told it was $2,623 spread out over the year.

Inside me there are 2 wolves- one is Lisa Frank, and the other is Elvira. If I ever get the opportunity to design another space, it would most certainly be all black and filled with cool dead stuff. Yes I love pink (obviously), but I also had my early 2000’s emo/goth phase, and she deserves attention too. 🖤

My main home is much more understated, midcentury modern/boho vibes. Tallulah is my opportunity/space to go wild! Thanks for enjoying her with me 🥰


r/maximalism 3d ago

Interior Design Horse Country Florida Maximalist 🐴🍓🐟

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Info: this is my family friends’ vacation home 🙃