More Is More Decor - A Handbook For Maximalists: Banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window

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A celebration of bold fashion and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and other interests can inspire your interior design choices. Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored over or dipped in and out of. We love our homes even more when we are surrounded by the things we love. Maximalism means more of everything; that means more of your favorite colors, fabrics and accessories. To keep your decor from looking too random, find a few common colors or patterns to repeat through the room. There is a fine line between your decor being an “everything bagel” and a platter of colorful pastries. As minimalism and white washed (or in recent years grey washed) decor eases its way out of the current decor trends, maximalist decor has emerged to fill its place. This more is more philosophy can make for a breathtaking space. It can also leave you scratching your head as to practicality of this style in your home. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find the confidence to experiment, be bolder with your style and curate a space that fills you with joy. It's time to banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window.

There are so many fabulous and unusual lamps these days! I like anything bright and colourful; I have a selection of animal lamps around my home, a pair of swan lights in the hallway, a giraffe in the lounge and a huge horse’s head in the landing! These quirky pieces make me smile every time I see them and they perfectly showcase my colourful personality. Go green A celebration of bold fashion and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and other interests such as travel can inspire your interior design choices. Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored over or dipped in and out of. Our homes should reflect our personalities. It’s so important to decorate with your heart; be brave and be bold. I always say if you love it then it can’t be wrong! Add a splash of colourA copy of your data will be held by Loop Publishing Limited (the publishers of Northern Life Magazine) for up to 10 years.

For cost savings, you can change your plan at any time online in the “Settings & Account” section. If you’d like to retain your premium access and save 20%, you can opt to pay annually at the end of the trial. When I’m designing a space, my main a im is simple: to create spaces that people love to hang out in. I believe our homes should be functional, beautiful and full of personality. Then, once you are used to seeing a bit more colour around the place, you may want to be brave and paint a ceiling, feature wall or even the whole room in the same colour. Play around with patterns and prints

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When styling up an area I always like to add plants, foliage or flowers. Plants add a bit of colour and soften the space, especially when placed on or next to hard surfaces like ceramics and glass. I tend to group objects in odd numbers. Ones, threes and fives work really well and add more visual interest to your schemes. Get creative

Looking for individual ways to refresh a room or complete a grand build project? Maximalist decor lends a home a totally unique look – translating themes from nature and exotic locations onto wallcoverings, fabrics and bedlinen in bold colours. And don’t shy away from rich textures and opulent accessories – more is more when it comes to maximalism. What is maximalist decor? A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. The maximalist decor trend is all about embracing excess and adding things that you love to your space,’ says Avalana Simpson, designer and founder of Avalana Design. ‘Think large doses of colour, exuberant patterns and plenty of nods to places and experiences that inspire you. It’s all about escapism.’ Be transported to East Asia, explore nature and introduce biophilic blooms to your home via Avalana Design’s stunning interior collections. Trends and themes Maximalism provokes so many questions. Such as, can you really function in this space? Who lives here? And, will people think I’m a hoarder?Change the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the “Settings & Account” section. What happens at the end of my trial? In a reel posted Monday to her 2.4 million followers, McAllister, whose home is typically more crisp and white minimalist-leaning (last year, for instance, her theme was " Boho Winter Wonderland," with a decidedly white, cream, beige, burlap and gold palette — including earth-toned artificial roses) explains that this year, she's embracing nostalgic '90s Christmas. We love maximalism design for its lush colors and the “you can’t mess this up” style it delivers. Decorating trends kept minimalism strong for many years, until the idea of Hygge and the comfort lifestyle swept in. Decorating for comfort meant filling our homes with things we love. Maximalism means enveloping our homes with even more of those things. This style isn’t messy or random — you can’t achieve the look simply by filling your space with decor. You don’t have to commit 100 percent to maximalism, but you can borrow the best of the trend to transform your space. Maximalism: the basics With Siobhan's guidance you'll find the confidence to experiment and be bolder with your style. It's time to banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window.