Maximalism Bold, Bedazzled, Gold, and Tasseled Interiors

Maximalism: Bold, Bedazzled, Gold, and Tasselled Interiors, edited by the Phaidon Editors, is an exuberant celebration of the antidote to minimalism — the design philosophy that says more is more, that pattern should meet pattern, that colour should be bold, and that a room should express personality without apology. The book surveys interiors from around the world that embrace maximalist principles with intelligence and joy: spaces that layer texture, collect obsessively, and create environments of extraordinary visual richness. Rather than chaos, the best maximalist interiors have their own rigorous logic — one based on abundance and association rather than restraint. Published by Phaidon with spectacular colour photography, this is an inspiring volume for anyone who has ever wanted to paint their ceiling, add another bookshelf, or cover a sofa in leopard print.