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Visually-Rich Eclecticism

Bold, eclectic, layered extravagance.
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Made For The Excess

The art of making excess not feel like clutter.

Philosophy

Maximalism is an expressive design style that embraces excess. It is a balancing game, matching the unmatchable, and making the unsymmetrical layout feel symmetric.

Characteristics

Maximalist interiors are characterized by a sense of opulence and abundance.
All about the excess, the design embraces vibrant colors, bold patterns, and a mix of styles to create visually rich and eclectic spaces.

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New articles for every style monthly covering the art movement History 101 style but fun.

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Yinka Shonibare, "Double Dutch", Dutch wax-printed cotton, London, 1992.

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Inspired by modern trends and design style philosophical ambitions.
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More Design Styles

We've chosen these 11 other art movements & design styles as influential to design trends today.

Minimalism
Agnes Martin, "Untitled #1", Acrylic and graphite on canvas, New Mexico, 1973.
Maximalism
Yinka Shonibare, "Double Dutch", Dutch wax-printed cotton, London, 1992.
Mid-Century Modern
Florence Knoll, "Sofa Model 2550", Leather and chrome, Pennsylvania, 1972.
Art Deco
André Mare and Louis Süe, "Cubist Pavilion", Mixed media installation, Paris, 1925.
Bauhaus
Marcel Breuer, "Wassily Chair", Tubular steel and fabric, Dessau, Germany, 1925.
Scandinavian Design
Hans J. Wegner, "CH24 Wishbone Chair", Wood and natural cord, Denmark, 1950.
Brutalism
Le Corbusier, "Unité d'Habitation", Reinforced concrete, Marseille, France, 1952.
Post-modernism
Jeff Koons, "Michael Jackson and Bubbles", Porcelain, New York, USA, 1988.
Industrial Design
Eliot Noyes, "Selectric Typewriter", Plastic and metal, New York, USA, 1961.
Biophilic Design
Renzo Piano, "California Academy of Sciences", Architecture with living roof, San Francisco, USA, 2008.
Sustainable & Eco-friendly
Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, "Mud Frontiers", 3D-printed mud structures, Southwestern USA, 2020.
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