Displaying posts labeled "Maximalism"

This vibrant family home in the French countryside, just outside Paris, was completely transformed by Sean Symington over an 18-month renovation. Working closely with a young family who relocated from London, the project reimagined the interiors while respecting the home’s original architecture. Grand proportions and symmetry provided the perfect canvas for layering bold colour, texture, and pattern. An eclectic art collection informed much of the design direction, inspiring a personal, expressive aesthetic. Bespoke joinery, antique finds, and custom upholstery bring warmth and individuality to this richly detailed and welcoming home.

Ivy House is the stunning personal residence of Matt and Heather French, founders of French & French Interiors. Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this territorial-style home is a vibrant expression of their signature aesthetic. A playful fusion of color, pattern, and texture, the Ivy House embodies bold creativity and uninhibited design. With full creative freedom, Heather and Matt reimagined traditional style, blending hand-painted wall murals, eclectic pattern mixing, folk-inspired textiles, and unexpected yet delightfully surprising details throughout. Set against a breathtaking natural backdrop, this home is a true reflection of their visionary approach to interiors.
Not for the faint of heart, or the faint of pattern in this case, this home is a maximalist’s dream. A deeply personal project but also artistically ambitious. Tons of patterns and the prettiest of colours join forces to create a warm, country farmhouse vibe that is incredibly inviting. Photos: Jenna Peffley; Styling: Robert Rufino.

Studio Shamshiri’s Charles Street project in New York’s West Village was designed for a theater-loving client who wanted a home that felt both personal and expressive. Inspired by the neighborhood’s rich bohemian history, the team restored original 1866 details and added thoughtful, artistic layers throughout. Plaster ceiling reliefs, a sculptural bronze mirror and hand-painted murals bring depth and character to the space. The kitchen offers a quiet retreat opening to a peaceful garden. The home embraces a bold, bohemian spirit that resists today’s more muted design trends.

Photography by Stephen Johnson.

As soon as I started scrolling through the listing for Selwood Lodge – an exceptional Grade II-listed house that marries Gothic revival architecture with European villa-style romance on Inigo I instantly recognized the infamous deVOL kitchen of Pearl Lowe. This entire house is eclectic vintage maximalism wizardry and I love every bit of it. It’s like a big hug from the sweetest (and most stylish) granny.

Plantasia designed by YSG is a playful, make-believe hideaway tucked into verdant hills on the New South Wales South Coast. It’s like stepping into a “choose your own adventure” book, where each room reveals quirky surprises from a treasure-filled dining nook to frilly lampshades and fancy carved wood. With bold colours and oversized details it’s a fun twist on old-school charm. And the sherbet-yellow Rockwell bathtub under a fruity canopy? Pure joy … like soaking in sunshine with a citrusy wink.

Photography by Anson Smart.