10 Rooms That Prove Maximalism Is The New Minimalism

Less is more? No, less is a BORE!

Has a concerned friend ever suggested that you get rid of some of your clutter or consider downsizing? And in the back of your mind, you thought, "Ok, but what would I possibly do with clean white walls, without my hundreds of little knickknacks?"

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If so, you, my friend, might just be... a Maximalist! Out with the repressed shame of filling our rooms with pointless yet somehow meaningful objects that bring us joy. We're here to validate that mixing colors, patterns, and textures that shouldn't work but do is 100% ok! Minimalism is, like... SO last season, and here are 10 rooms that prove it.

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1. This seaside ~vibes~ dining area

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Ahhh, just look at this beautiful dining room! Some may walk through this space and get a headache from all the gold frames, but us maximalists can picture ourselves happily throwing dinner parties in this romantic, whimsical space!

2. The perfect bathroom oasis

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Ooof, what isn't to love about this bathroom? The colors, the flowers, the painted zig-zag wall – not only does this satisfy my Maximalism dreams but my monochromatic ones, too!

3. No animals were hurt in the making of this aesthetic

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This cheetah looks perfectly pleased to be living in such a chic, "cluttered" house. And the navy walls against the black trunk is just 👌🏼👌🏼

4. If I had three wishes, one of them would be for this room

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This is what I imagine the inside of a genie's lamp would look like. Some may call it a fire hazard, but I call it ✨pure magic✨!

5. Get creative in this colorful craft room

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This craft room just oozes creativity and imagination! I can't help but think of how inspired I'd be working in that room!

6. This is the entryway of my dreams

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I mean, where to start? This gives me major '80s punk vibes with the bright colors, the zebra print, a random pug (maybe a frog? idk) lamp. It shouldn't work, but – oh boy, does it!

7. Everything about this room is the epitome of cool

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This room would make me feel like my life is one big glamorous safari. Animal prints with bright florals? Yaaaasss plz.

8. Say bye, bye to cookie-cutter kitchens

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Open shelving is a Maximalist's dream! Needless to say, this kitchen has perfected the art of cultivating a room around odds and ends.

9. Never a bad time for an abstract way to dine

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Oooooh, this color scheme is 🔥🔥 This is what summer would look like as a room. If you need me, I'll be desperately searching online for those pink corduroy chairs 'cause they are *chef's kiss*

10. And finally, this cozy cottage for all my cottagecore connoisseurs

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I mean, what's not to love? Random, eclectic, and yet somehow one of the homiest and coziest dining rooms I've ever seen!

So, next time someone says that you need to get rid of stuff, kindly tell them to return their empty homes and let you enjoy your goblin nest of treasures!

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