This dreamy maximalist bedroom by Tina Bousu of Eclectic Twist is beautiful proof. (Check out how our fuchsia SmithHönig Navajo Road velvet pillows pair with rust velvet stools, bright yellow lamps, and dramatic teal wallpaper.

Designer Tip: You don’t need a dozen shades—just a few that sing in harmony. Jewel tones, for instance, love each other deeply.

Need a launchpad? Start with one of our original patterns and let the palette unfold from there. Each one is designed with layered color theory baked in.

Your walls are a statement waiting to happen. In a maximalist home, they’re part of the story, not just background.

Three ways to go bold:

• Color Drenching: One tone across walls, ceiling, trim = drama, unity, depth.

• Wallpaper or Mural as Art: Our peel-and-stick wallpapers are original designs and a great place to start.

• Gallery Walls: Hang multiple art pieces in a unified cluster as a focal point.

The gorgeous color-drenching in the maximalist living room, below, features walls, trim, and velvet sofas in one deep shade of teal. Accents are tied together with a flamboyant zebra pillow.  

Wallpaper is definitely a maximalist’s secret weapon. It’s not just a backdrop—it’s a bold, intentional statement that sets the entire tone of a room. Options include:

• a full room of pattern
• wallpaper above a grounding chair rail
• one dramatic feature wall
• a standout moment in a nook or powder room

However you use it, wallpaper adds instant personality, depth, and drama. And with peel-and-stick versions, it’s commitment-optional and creativity unleashed.

Your rug isn’t just decor—it’s your foundation.

A maximalist space starts from the ground up, and your rug can help create or anchor your entire color palette -- or it can introduce that one perfect twist.

One maximalist standby is a good clash—in the best way possible. Stripes with florals? Yes. Leopard with toile? Even better. When you mix patterns with confidence, you create a room that feels layered, lived-in, and unapologetically individual.

Fabric is your secret weapon for softness, movement, and theatrical flair. Think billowing curtains, a velvet tablecloth that puddles on the floor, or an upholstered headboard in a daring print. Fabric adds richness and romance in a maximalist room.

Maximalist move: Don’t limit fabric to upholstery. Use it on walls, ceilings, doors, or even as art. Remember, more is more.

Here, Stephanie of Casa Watkins Living framed pieces of SmithHönig's original Bisnagar fabric and placed them against a painted, textured wall.

Here’s the real key to maximalist decor. Mix up some patterns. Play with scale, color, cultures…

Tartan paired with chinoiserie? It’s a match made in pattern heaven. And that rug. That painting!

This is where things get personal. Choose pieces that makes you feel something. A bold pillow. A globally-inspired tray. A piece of art you’d save in a fire. Bits of driftwood or a feather you found on a walk. Memorabilia from your most fabulous moments. A maximalist home is a celebration of story.

Every maximalist room needs a little something wild. Leopard print isn’t just a pattern—it’s a power move. It adds energy, edge, and timeless glam, whether you use it in a pillow, a bench, a lining, or a lampshade.

Maximalist mantra: Treat leopard like a neutral. It plays well with florals, stripes, geometrics—you name it.

Whether you start with a pillow or go all-in with wallpaper, your maximalist moment starts here. We’ll help you make it artful, meaningful, and 100% you.