TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
FEATURE NICKY PHILIPS
Mix fabrics of varying colours and textures to achieve a unique-to-you space. Fabrics, from top: Aubergine pillowcase, £22, Secret Linen Store. Serpentine Blue Malachite; £119m, Zoffany. Velour Teal, £41m, Prestigious Textiles. Lotto, £82m, Osborne & Little. Velour Fuchsia, £41m, Prestigious Textiles. Hoopla, £102m, Osborne & LittleWALLPAPER Hencroft Azure, £109 a roll, Little Greene PAINT Venetian Lagoon matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5ltr, Claybrook FABRIC Kendal Chenille in Peony, £81m, Romo
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LIGHT IT UP
Choose eye-catching and unconventional light fixtures to contribute to an overall maximalist aesthetic
Walls in Ashes of Roses absolute matt emulsion, £54.50 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene. Vintage school chart, Rapeseed, £155; and Autumn Crocus, £180, Etsy; Large stucco lamp and shade in Raven, £212, Pooky
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
Celebrate excess with colourful combinations, and an abundance of pattern and texture
Walls in Juniper Ash intelligent eggshell, £37 for 1ltr, Little Greene. Try 1930s Czech Art Deco armchair, Jindrich Halabala, £850, Vinterior, upholstered in Thibaut Tropics Travelers Palm fabric, £129m, Naken
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JEWELLED BRIGHTS
Showcase your personality by displaying an array of decorative items like sculptures, vases, figurines, and trinkets
Hicks’ Hexagon wallpaper, £131 a roll, Cole & Son. For a selection of coloured vases, try LSA International
MIX AND MATCH
Don’t be afraid to mix and match styles, eras, and design elements. Combine modern and vintage and unexpected pairings to create a rich tapestry. Use a variety of patterns from florals to stripes to animal prints – just be sure to balance busy patterns with solid coloured elements so as not to overwhelm the eye.
PLAY WITH COLOUR
Maximalism is all about going to town with vibrant and bold colours. Experiment with a wide range of hues, both contrasting and complementary, to create a lively and energetic atmosphere. Consider jewel tones, rich reds, deep blues, fresh
