How to Curate a Maximalist Home
Take a more-is-more approach to designing your space with Liberty’s edit of the most extravagant buys
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How to Curate a Maximalist Home
Take a more-is-more approach to designing your space with Liberty’s edit of the most extravagant buys
Inviting personality into your home with an abundance of colour or print is a sure-fire way to boost your mood... and create a wow reaction from your guests. The trend for maximalist decor is heaven, therefore, for extroverts. With a more-is-more approach – think layers upon layers of pattern, oversized ornaments, and colour – a home built with a love of maximalism is fun and inviting. The secret? Each eclectic piece must be selected with intention.
While minimalism often gets points for ‘practicality,’ creating a richly layered environment is often more forgiving for those of us that live in homes that accommodate the hurriedness of modern life – when there’s already so much going on, something can be picked up here and put down there and everything looks perfectly haphazard. More importantly, it is a truly jubilant way to express your own unbridled personality. Don’t know where to start? Here’s Liberty’s guide to the gloriously out-there pieces to energise your space.
Liberty Interiors Mount Stitch in Acacia, £230
Maximalism is nothing new here at Liberty. Emboldened by a collector spirit, we’re in constant pursuit of the artistic and avant-garde. Inspired by Japanese mountainscapes and ancient forests, this dramatic scene is densely embroidered with rich bouclé yarns and makes the perfect fabric for upholstery, drapery, cushions, and accessories.
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Quail Panda Stoneware Salt and Pepper Shakers, £38
Why settle for simple salt and pepper shakers when you could have two little pandas seasoning your dishes? Elevating practical homeware essentials with something carefully kitsch is an easy way to bring a charming talking point to your dining table.
Shop Now&Klevering Tulip Blue Glasses Set of Two, £50
&Klevering are the masters of creating playful, delicate pieces that feel like a true joy to use. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying an evening tipple at home, these glasses bring a fun, retro-inspired feel to happy hour.
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Lisa Corti Indian Tiger Tray, £50
If in doubt, clash your prints. To achieve a more dramatic maximalist look, include multiple prints in the same space, or in this tray’s case, the same piece. Stripes and florals are a match made in print-clashing heaven and is a pairing you can repeat across your space for continuity.
Shop NowDoing Goods Dakota Snake Candle Holder, £45
The simplest definition of an exuberant home is purely one with lots of beautiful things. Choose your objects wisely, intentionally mixing textures and prints. A flash of metallic is always a welcome addition to a maximalist space, and this candle holder brings drama aplenty.
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House of Hackney Foris Velvet Tilia Lampshade, £395
Swathed in velvet and painted with the mystical verdant woodland print, depicting a grove of oak trees, this darling light shade is finished with an opulent dusty pink fringe for an extra dose of decadence. Coordinate with the matching cushion on your sofa for a match made in maximalist heaven.
Shop NowOriginally designed by Liberty in 1965, this richly decorated botanical pattern boasts strong influences from traditional Persian and Islamic design aesthetics. Incorporating subtle geometric elements, this wallpaper is pleasingly ornate. Create contrast with a brightly coloured velvet sofa and patterned sofa cushions for a knowing clash.
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