Maximalism: How to easily restyle a maximalist apartment

More is more, and in 2025, it's finally time to make a splash in your home! Maximalism doesn't mean chaotic clutter. With a feel for color, design, and a little courage to mix and match, you can create your own personal work of art. We'll show you how to conjure up a harmonious whole from your favorite pieces with a few simple tricks.

What maximalism means today

When your favorite flea market find sits next to the IKEA shelf, your vintage East German armchair blends seamlessly with modern prints , and colors that don't seem to belong together at first glance come together, then this is exactly what you get: a mix and match that suits you. One that underlines your personality and character.

And that's precisely what maximalist interior design is all about! Not perfection, but individuality and expression. Maximalism helps you create a space where you can unleash your own style.

Have you had that one wall color in mind for weeks or months? Bright pink. Maybe even with glitter? But a voice in your head has always held you back from ordering that crazy color. Will it really go with my furniture? Will it be too much?

Spoiler alert: No! It will be just right.

Color is your strongest stylistic tool. So yes, the mustard-yellow couch is definitely a good choice! And the rug with the yellow and white checkerboard pattern? Go for it!

A little trick: Play with textures and patterns. Velvet cushions on the sofa and silk curtains meet a transparent coffee table. Or a chandelier from a bygone era against brocade wallpaper, a touch of Viennese wickerwork on the dining room chairs, and a surrealist-inspired vase on the table. And just like that, your room feels cozy, extravagant, and bold, instead of cluttered. That's the key to successful maximalist interior design.

Maximalism isn't a style to be copied. It's for experimenting, letting loose, and showing off. And if you get the feeling: "Does this work? Does this look good?", then the answer is usually: Yes, absolutely!

If, for example, you love the mix of a designer sofa, Danish pastels, and flea market finds, then that's exactly what maximalism is all about. You get to decide what feels good to you and what makes you feel completely comfortable at home.

If you prefer more understated colors to extravagance, then you should take a look at the Danish Pastel style . Here, you use a pastel color palette and choose colors like lilac, sage green, apricot, pale yellow, or baby blue. The tones can then blend together beautifully without appearing chaotic.

Maximalism means: "More is better!" And if you coordinate your furniture and accessories in vibrant colors, your home will instantly feel like living on a cloud of cotton candy. It's more about creating a feel-good atmosphere than aiming for luxury or pomp, as was the goal in Victorian times.

While minimalist style thrives on the principle of "less is more," maximalist design is the exact opposite. Maximalism celebrates abundance, allowing you to really let loose and decorate with vibrant colors.

Above all, use many pictures in frames that are sometimes striking, sometimes subtle, in different sizes, and ideally arranged asymmetrically . In maximalist design, the key is to combine different styles, colors, and motifs!

Your wall isn't just a white surface; it's the canvas for your own personal eclectic interior design style. If you feel like mixing colors and patterns, showcasing contrasts, and hanging typography next to still lifes, then that's not too much—that's maximalist design at its finest.

Our posters and canvas prints help you give your room exactly the character you're looking for: playful, bold, individual. Browse our colorful selection and choose your favorites – whether with a keen eye for detail or simply on a whim. Because that's precisely what we at Dekoora celebrate: gallery walls that tell personal stories and fill rooms with emotion.

When it comes to interior design, you probably think of minimalism when it comes to small spaces, right? Because unlike true minimalism, minimalism allows for only a few pieces of furniture and decorations. Sure, at first you might think that you don't want to clutter up a small room endlessly and prefer a clean, uncluttered look.

But precisely because small rooms are often underestimated, a little drama is worthwhile: A bold wall color, an extravagant poster, or a daring sofa can make a room appear larger – in the most charming way. Don't let the abundance overwhelm you; combine colors, shapes, and textures thoughtfully and build your maximalistically furnished room piece by piece.

What's missing on the floor, you can make up for on the wall: With a gallery wall made up of different canvas prints, you not only bring color into play, but also dynamism and personality, without wasting any space.

Maximalism in miniature doesn't mean cramming in everything that's possible. It means creating an exciting design, choosing deliberate combinations, and extracting maximum personality from a limited space.

You were planning to declutter your home anyway? Want to take a look in those boxes you've been dragging unopened from basement to basement since your last move? Then keep your eyes peeled – there's bound to be a treasure or two hidden away that can be perfectly combined with the maximalist trend!

Is that guitar you once wanted to teach yourself to play lying around? Don't throw it away; hang it on the wall among your canvas prints and posters. Combine it with colorful pictures that remind you of your favorite restaurant, summer, a great photo exhibition, or your last vacation in Italy. And why not repaint those vintage rattan chairs so they blend in better with the rest of the room's maximalist style?

Even though trends might lead you to believe you have to buy a lot of new things, the opposite is true. Maximalism allows for used furniture, old finds from your neighbor's "freebie" cardboard box, vintage finds from the flea market, or discarded household items from your best friend.

Maximalism is all about "making something new out of something old." That's truly sustainable! And if you order the perfect wall art online from Dekoora, it will be delivered directly to your door via sustainable shipping. All within just a few business days, so you can transform your dining room, living room, or bedroom with maximalist speed and for a song. You see, even on a tight budget, you can create a maximalist interior! We hope our designs inspire you to embrace a "more is more" approach at home and wish you lots of fun decorating!