Wallpaper for Maximalist Interior Design
Gloriously indulgent, maximalist decor is an outward representation of personality. A maximalist home demands a backdrop of wallcoverings that add to the indulgent nature of this look. Be it a collection of treasures gathered from travels, heirlooms artistically arranged or artworks in varying styles displayed on a wall. For those venturing into maximalism for the first time, begin with a striking print wallpaper and build the look from there.
Bright and Beautiful Patterns and Textures
Use wallpapers with a neutral base and bright colours in the pattern to create a fresh look. Clutterbuck design in Lodge is a particularly good example. Enhance this look by depicting paintwork in the vibrant Sage & Onions and adding angular shaped furniture pieces to the room.
For entertaining spaces, Sakura in Yellow Lustre is a decadent design that adds indulgence to a space. Its shimmering trailing design is fully immersive and sets the scene for a display of exuberant blooms and oversized furniture pieces.
Walls: Clutterbuck - Lodge
Ceiling: Wood Ash 229
Dado and Lower Wall: Sage & Onions 288
Maximalist Floral Features
Use the delectable Paradise design in two different colourways (Nightshade and Feather) across walls of the same room or within panelling. Punctuate the scheme with contrasting furniture pieces to create interest. Alternatively, use the Belton Scenic design, which is particularly vibrant in the Sunbeam colourway. Nothing is more indulgent than a mural design and this exotic pattern adds instant impact to a space.
Walls: Paradise - Feather
Woodwork: Loft White 222
Walls: Belton Scenic in Sunbeam
Playful Period Designs
Let your wallpaper remain a focal point in an otherwise uncluttered, minimalist scheme. The Pavona design in Gina is abundant with peacocks and foliage on a glimmering background. Otherwise, take the Pomegranate design in the Prophet colourway, which has a large repeating motif upon a dotted ground.
A late Georgian design perfect for creating a maximalist bedroom style in a pared-down setting is Beech Nut in Cordoba. The balanced colour palette works in harmony with the crafted texture of a surface printed paper.
Walls: Pavona in Gina
Ceiling: Linen Wash 33
Architrave: Urbane Grey 225
Framing and Skirting: Boxington 84
Immersive Hues and Bold Patterns
Bold coloured wallpapers are ideal for creating depth in a maximalist space. This is usually achieved when designs have dark backgrounds with a lighter coloured pattern in the foreground.
Bold blue colourways often work particularly well. Consider Vine in Bleu, featuring exotic birds nestled in voluptuous vine leaves with a finish that looks hand painted. For an equally exotic alternative, the intricate Brodsworth in Empress incorporates rich gilding details and adds sophistication to the maximalist home.
Walls: Vine in Bleu
Woodwork: Lamp Black 228
Walls: Brodsworth in Empress
Skirting: Marine Blue 95
Contemporary Monochrome Designs
Maximalism traditionally goes hand-in-hand with elaborate colour contrasts. If this feels a little overwhelming, choose fabulously patterned maximalist wallpapers in monochrome colours by way of a gentle introduction.
Wilton in the sophisticated Pad colourway is a decadent damask wallpaper. Originally a flock wallpaper, indicating wealth and status, the impressive large scale of this design creates impact. Use the Asterid design in Nightshade to create the ideal maximalist look for bedrooms, dining rooms and hallways.
Walls: Wilton in Pad
Walls (from front to back): Toad 235, Serpentine 233 & Fescue 231
Skirting: Wood Ash 229
Floor: Wood Ash 229
Dark and Mysterious Motifs
Create a sense of intrigue and mystery using dark coloured designs such as New Bond Street. Pair this rich, textured wallpaper with Chocolate Colour paint to create a sense of indulgence. Add interest to the scheme with contrasting furniture. To prevent closing off your space, use maximalist designs with a hint of colour against dark walls.
Walls: New Bond Street in Hide
Walls: Chocolate Colour 124
Walls: New Bond Street in Burnish
Woodwork: Light Bronze Green 123
Chimney Breast: Chocolate Colour 124
Reviving Red Prints
Unashamedly vivacious, wallpapers on the red side of the colour wheel introduce a charisma of their own in maximalist homes. The Tulip design in Theatre features a detailed foliage print in a graded colour, giving life to a traditional damask print.
To create an exuberant entrance hall, use Brook Street in Etruscan (originally discovered in Jimi Hendrix’s London apartment). Pair with Tuscan Red along your skirting boards and Lamp Black for woodwork details.
Walls: Tulip in Theatre
Walls: Brook Street in Etruscan
Left wall & Stairs: Lamp Black 228
Far wall upper, Skirting & Door: Tuscan Red 140
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