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Maximalism is a design style that uses an abundance of wonderful items all on display at the same time. Bordering on cluttered, maximalism is all about surrounding yourself with the stuff you love. Here are a few tips & tricks for how to decorate in a maximalist style without your home looking too messy.   Embrace Bold ColorsOne of the most popular elements of maximalism is the use of bold and vibrant colors. Use colors that make you happy and wake you up in the morning instead of colors that are "safe" and boring that everyone else uses in their homes. Don't be afraid to mix and match colors that are not often paired together.  Uniqueness is appreciated in a maximalist style. If you're not sure where to start, pick one large item with many colors (such as a large rug or piece of art) and decorate your room using the colors in that item.  Select at least 3 colors and repeat those colors in at least 3 places in your room.  For an added designer touch, also add in colors that are lighter or darker versions of your 3 colors for added depth of color.  For example, one of your colors might be turquoise.  You can decorate your room with turquoise lamps, some art with the color turquoise, and some turquoise candle holders.  In addition to turquoise, you can add accessories in the color aqua (which is a lighter version of turquoise) and other accessories in a dark turquoise color. Do not have an equal amount of each color visible in your room else your room might look overly styled and not natural.  For best results, select a certain color to be 60% of the color in your room, another color to be 30% of the color, and the 3rd color to be only 10% of the color in your room.   Mix and Match PatternsMaximalism is all about mixing and matching different patterns to create a one-of-a-kind look. Avoid mixing and matching patterns from the same store - select items from different stores so you don't end up with the same style as your neighbors. Don't be afraid to decorate using stripes with polka dots, florals with animal prints, and/or geometric shapes with abstract designs. When it comes to mixing patterns, there are a few key tips to keep in mind.... First, try to choose patterns that are a similar color which will help to tie the different patterns together and create a cohesive look. Second, mix patterns of different scales, such as a large-scale floral with a small-scale geometric print so the patterns don't try to compete with each other.   Use Texture to Add DepthMaximalism is not just about using a wide range of items with different color and pattern, it is also about using a mixture of textures. Rooms without much texture tend to feel sterile and boring, so feel free to add as much texture as you want. Some popular textural fabric include velvet, leather, wool, and fur. You can also use textured wallpapers, rugs, and/or pillows to add warmth to your room. Also consider addig some rough textures to contrast with your soft textures, such as wicker, exposed brick, and vintage hard back books with fabric or leather binding.   Mix and Match Furniture StylesMaximalism and eclectic furniture go hand in hand. Don't be afraid to mix and match different styles of furniture to create a space that's unique and full of your own personality & style. Consider pairing a vintage sofa with a modern coffee table or mixing mid-century modern chairs with a rustic dining table for a one-of-a-kind unique aesthetic. When mixing furniture styles, make sure to consider scale and proportion since your items should feel like you picked them exclusively for your home, not just thrown together hand-me-downs. Using an eclectic mix of furniture is a great way to ensure that your home does not look like your neighbor's and it is uniquely yours.       Don't Forget the ArtUse unique, collected, and/or bold pieces of art to add personality to your maximalist space and repeat your color scheme. Consider using oversized pieces of art to make a bold statement. You can also use a gallery wall, which is a collection of different pieces of smaller art that is hung together to create the feeling of one larger piece of art. Also consider using sculptures in your room, which are especially dramatic with an uplight. You can use basically any art piece that you love, but make sure that you love it and didn't just buy some generic piece of art to fill the space. Don't be afraid to mix and match different styles of art, as long as they create a cohesive look and feel. When hanging your art, make sure to consider the height at which you hang your art.  In general, the center of your art should be hung around eye level, which is typically around 60 inches from the floor.     Add Layers with AccessoriesThe use of many accessories is vital in maximalist design. Select accessories that repeat your room's color scheme and style to create cohesion.  Feel free to paint items that you already own but whose color doesn't quite suit your needs.  Metallic spray paint is a favorite for bringing new life to old accessories. Use accessories in a variety of textures and materials to create visual interest and depth. This can include different materials like wood, stone, metal, paper, and woven items. Include unique vintage and antique items of interest that not only look good but are a good conversation starter. Collect your home accessories over time, not just in one shopping trip to one store, to ensure that you find unique items that you love and not mass produced items that simply fill the space.   Use Unique LightingMaximalist spaces require maximalist lighting.  One light fixture in the center of your ceiling is not good enough!  You need to have multiple light sources for aesthetics and to be able to light your room according to the occasion. Consider upgrading your ceiling light to something more decorative or ignore it and only use it when you need maximum light while cleaning that room. Add unique light fixtures (such as chandeliers, wall sconces, and pendant lights) to add personality to your home. Beautiful colorful lamps or lamps that have a sculptural shape are a great unique addition to a maximalist space. For the best lighting in your home, consider adding each of the following....... Ambient lighting is the general lighting in the room, but it can also be decorative if you add a chandelier or pendant light as the main source of light. Task lighting is lighting directed towards an area where a certain task will be performed, such as a piano light for reading sheet music or a desk lamp. Accent lighting is lighting that accentuates an item of interest, such as an art light shining on a piece of art, an uplight in the pot of a tree, or light inside a china cabinet highlighting the gorgeous china.  

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The focal point of a room grabs the attention of people entering the room, draws those people into the room, and sets the tone for the overall feeling of that room. Rooms without a focal point often seem monotonous without having a spot for someone to initially focus their attention when entering the room. There can be a few focal points in a room, however more than 3 focal points seems to make a room feel cluttered. Here are some ideas for how to create a focal point in a room.   Living RoomIn a living room, an obvious focal point would be a fireplace. If you have a fireplace, make sure your furniture is facing the fireplace and not the television on an opposite wall.  You do not want a beautiful fireplace to compete for attention from a not-so-attractive TV. You may need to relocate the television to the same wall as the fireplace so the focal point can be shared by the fireplace and television. If you do not have a fireplace, you can use a large bold piece of artwork, a piano, or a beautiful light fixture as your focal point. You can even have a sofa with colorful pillows acting as your living room focal point. If you have a beautiful view out your window, the outside view might also be the focal point, but make sure you illuminate the outside view at night so your focal point does not disappear.   Dining Room or Breakfast RoomIn a dining room or breakfast room, the dining table can be the focal point. Make sure to accessorize the table when not in use to immediately draw the eye of someone entering the room.  Setting out dishes as if you are about to host dinner is an outdated fad.  Instead, use a centerpiece of flowers or beautiful tablescape to decorate your dining table. Instead of the focal point being the table, a beautiful chandelier or pendant light can be the focal point of the room. Another option for a dining room focal point is an oversized piece of art. {loadposition myposition} BedroomIn a bedroom, the most common focal point is the bed. You can use beautiful bed linens or gorgeous throw pillows on the bed to capture attention and focus. If you prefer simple linens, you can use a beautiful headboard or large artwork over the bed as the focal point of your bedroom. If you decorate with artwork as your bedroom focal point, you can use one large piece of art, or a collection of 2 or 3 large complementary pieces that act as one collection.  A common for wall art in a bedroom is over the bed or one piece of art over each nightstand.   EntryThe most common focal point in a home's entry is an entry table vignette.  The entry table usually has a large piece of art or a beautiful mirror hung on the wall above the entry table.  On the entry table is usually a lamp, flowers, and other accessories. If your entry is large enough, you can add a circular table in the middle of the room with flowers or other accessories on top to be a focal point. If your entry does not have room for an entry table on a wall or in the middle of the room, a beautiful chandelier or pendant light is a good focal point option.   OutsideOutside your home, your front door should be a focal point so visitors know where enter your home. In your back yard, your focal point could be a large tree with uplighting or a swimming pool with a waterfall. Other focal points may include colorful flower beds, garden art, a gazebo, or a water feature. Save

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