Five ways to: go maximalist

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Love a maximalist look? Take notes from the experts in OTT interiors

Create head-turning interiors by drenching surfaces in an array of captivating prints. From chintz and checks, to stripes and ditsy florals, this season it’s all about layering designs to spark maximum joy

With their mesmerising interplay of abstract forms and kaleidoscopic colours, these large-scale geometrics set the tone for a dynamic interior

Whether you want to highlight original features such as cornices, dadoes and skirtings, or need to disguise an awkwardly shaped wall, there are tricks to place the focus just where you want it, say our trio of pros

Natasha Lyon of Appreciation Project is known for her bold use of colour in rooms that still manage to feel cohesive, so we posed her the questions you ask us most