"Maximalism is a manifestation of a desire for a different world"
A return to the frivolous aesthetics of the British Empire tells us that all is not right in the world, writes Samuel Johnson-Schlee, author of the book Living Rooms. More
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Ten maximalist interiors that are saturated with colours and patterns
Clashing colours, statement furnishings and mismatched patterns feature in this lookbook, which rounds up ten flamboyant interiors that embody the maximalist aesthetic. More
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Marcel Wanders draws on Dutch history for overhaul of Schiphol airport lounge
References to Dutch culture and history are woven throughout the VIP centre of Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, which has undergone a maximalist revamp by designer Marcel Wanders. More
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Messgewand makes maximalist furniture from waste and found objects
Designers Romain Coppin and Alexis Bondoux, who collaborate as Messgewand, have created a maximalist collection of furniture made from collages of found objects. More
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Five designers who show that maximalism is back in fashion
From millennial pink bathrooms to totems in clashing multi-colours, maximalist design is on the rise, says Claire Bingham, author of More is More. Here she picks out five contemporary designers piling on the pattern. More
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"Ultra-camp meets ultra-luxury" in London's Bob Bob Cité restaurant
Eight miles of mirror-polished steel trim creates a glistening finish inside Bob Bob Cité, a maximalist French restaurant in the City of London designed by BradyWilliams. More
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Studio Job opts for maximalism inside new Antwerp headquarters
Paint-splattered surfaces, spaghetti-print bed sheets and maximalist wall art all feature in Studio Job's new base in Antwerp, Belgium, in a design that founder Job Smeets describes as being "like a visual assault". More
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IKEA swaps minimalism for maximalism with accessories designed by Per B Sundberg
Skull-shaped vases and horse candleholders feature in a maximalist collection of accessories designed for IKEA by Swedish ceramic and glass artist Per B Sundberg. More
