Maximalism: Embrace More

By Kat La Mantia | February 21 2023 | AdultsGeneralAllBlog

Minimalism is out. All white spaces? Generic furniture? Lifeless décor? No. Life is short, and our homes are sacred. Put your favorite things on display, dress up those bare walls, and indulge in colors that bring you joy. The way forward is maximalism, my friends.

To be a maximalist is not to be an indiscriminate consumer, but to be a Thing Enthusiast. Maximalists reject the idea that the things and aesthetics we love the most need to be watered down to be generally palatable or hidden away in cupboards and drawers. To be a maximalist is to make your outsides match your insides, to share what lights you up with everyone who enters your space, to curate your home to become a place of pure joy.

If you haven’t hopped on the maximalism train yet, check out the titles below to get started!

Today's Maximalist Interiors
9780847872374
A vibrant new collection of the best maximalist interiors from today’s top designers.
$55.00 US
Oct 11, 2022
9 x 11
Hardcover
240 Pages
Rizzoli

Colorful Homes for Maximal Living [An Interior Design Book]
9781984861092
A deeply personal and compassionate look at home ownership and rentership through more than 50 rooms designed by interior designer, photographer, and Instagram star Dabito.
$35.00 US
Aug 29, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Ten Speed Press

A Guide to More Meaningful Interiors
9780593235041
A modern guide to personalizing your home with meaningful objects, from contemporary design collectibles to travel souvenirs, with advice on how to acquire and style them, by the founders of the trendsetting magazine Sight Unseen.
$60.00 US
Nov 15, 2022
9 x 12
Hardcover
320 Pages
Clarkson Potter

The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New
9781950968619
Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.
$29.95 US
Jul 26, 2022
8 x 10
Hardcover
192 Pages
Blue Star Press

A Beginner's Guide to Collecting on any Budget
9782080261342
A beginner's guide on how to start your own art collection on any budget—to create a unique home that reflects your individual style.
$25.00 US
Jun 28, 2022
6 x 9-1/2
Paperback
144 Pages
Flammarion

A Collector’s Journey in Tangier
9780847899135
A photographic tour of an exceptional villa in Tangier with a special focus of its museum-worthy collections of Morrocan artworks and objects.
$65.00 US
Jan 31, 2023
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
240 Pages
Rizzoli

9780847867714
An exceptional group of creative contemporaries opens the doors to their lush and layered homes--original, charming, and above all authentic.
$50.00 US
Oct 20, 2020
9 x 12
Hardcover
288 Pages
Rizzoli

To Create a Comfortable, Original, and Stylish Home
9780847872947
A reassuring, idea-filled guide to decorating by interior designer Leslie Banker, enriched by advice and contributions from other prominent decorators.
$45.00 US
Mar 28, 2023
8 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
224 Pages
Rizzoli

The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Home that Brings You Joy
9781632174611
This lovely and inspirational guide, organized around six joyful qualities, will show you how to create a happier home, through prompts, quick fixes, afternoon projects, and mindful design and organization—The Happy Home is not just a title, it’s a promise.
$22.95 US
Apr 25, 2023
7-1/2 x 8-3/4
Hardcover
176 Pages
Sasquatch Books

The Schumacher Book of Decoration
9780847865284
Are you "High Style" or "Boho," or maybe "Happy Modern" or "Trad with a Twist"? The legendary fabrics and wallpapers house of Schumacher shows how you can use their iconic prints and patterns to create a variety of beautiful, chic interiors in the style that most suits you.
$85.00 US
Sep 08, 2020
10 x 13
Hardcover
336 Pages
Rizzoli