Excess, Not XS: 10 Examples Of Maximalism In Interior Design To Inspire Your Next Home Makeover

A home is a sanctuary; it's a place to rest and recharge. So, we model it and decorate it in a way that brings us the most comfort. For some people, it's all about empty spaces, decluttering, and minimalism. But others live by the motto that more is actually more. For them, it's all about color, eccentricity, and excess.

These people are maximalists, and today, we're covering the sanctuary of their aesthetic – the Maximalism subreddit. Its enthusiasts reject the sad beige millennial aesthetic and celebrate colors, shapes, and textures. Today, we've got a selection of the most stunning maximalist interior designs to inspire you for your next home makeover.

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#1 My Messy Bedroom

#2 My Living Room

#3 Gilded Golden Hour

For the last 10 or so years, interior design was dominated by gray colors, minimalism, and huge, open spaces. And it's not the only victim of the sad beige aesthetic. Clothes, household items, and even children's fashion are victims, too. At least that's what the TikTok account That Sad Beige Lady points out with her sarcastic Werner Herzog impression as she made fun of "sad beige toys for sad beige children."

The interior design aesthetic dominated by neutral colors and decluttered spaces has been long associated with millennials. Not that long ago, Pictolic wrote about the differences between Gen Z and millennial decor. People were pointing out the equivalents of millennial interior design trends to what Gen Zers choose today. How fairy lights were all the rage back in the day, and today, people opt for neon strips.

#4 Looking For Bathroom Ideas? Too Much?

#5 I Think I’m Almost Done W/ This Corner. Before I Moved In…was A Super Depressing Space

#6 Enjoying My Living Room In The Sun

However, it seems that the sad beige aesthetic trend is coming to an end. Even millennials are reportedly ditching it. They're swapping muted home decor and clothing for what they call de-modernization. And while it's not quite the same thing as maximalism, it's still a nice (in my opinion) move toward something more expressive and authentic.

Business Insider describes de-modernization as "an interior design aesthetic that values secondhand furnishings, items built to last, and interiors that speak to the personality of the homeowner or renter." And most proponents say they don't wish it to become a trend; they want it to be a movement.

#7 Did A Little Redecorating In My Bathroom