I’m not a maximalist, but...
by Anne T. Rogers // Images credited below
White, black, and grey…in every tone…are my favorite colors. Give me a neutral shade any day and I’ll be the first to laud the beauty of tone on tone color layering. But recently, I’ve found more and more (is more, more?!) inspiration from designers embracing the color and clash of patterns and objects. With proper curation and design, maximalist spaces can win the race in showcasing high personality spaces.
I’m not a maximalist, but these designers may convert me:
Sasha’s designs live out loud. Miami Vice meets Italian Baroque meets Pop Art.
2. Sig Bergamin
It was love at first sight when I came across AD’s feature of Sid’s house in Brazil. He employs layers of pattern in various materials and demonstrates incredible line work throughout the space.
Studio Shamshiri manages to bring a well-composed maximalist vibe without losing the California chill. Brilliant.
Kelly is a maximalist queen. Enough said.
An exceptional belle of the ball in pursuit of Southern maximalist charm. I love Michelle’s unapologetic love of grandeur and rich, royal color palette.
Image Credits:
Sasha Bikoff, from left to right: Sasha on stairs she designed for Kips Bay Decorator’s showcase from AD; Collaboration with Versace from Sasha’s website; Tribeca maisonette from Sasha’s website; from Sasha’s Instagram
Sig Bergamin, from left to right: Portrait of Sig from website; Sig’s pied-a-terre in Paris from Galerie Magazine; Master bedroom interior from AD (image rights Conde Nast); Sig’s studio
Studio Shamshiri, from left to right: Portrait of partners from Elle Decor; Maison de Luz in New Orleans from Yellowtrace; Bar Marilou from Archilovers; 2nd view of Maison de Luz in New Orleans from Yellowtrace
Kelly Wearstler, from left to right: Portrait of designer in Casper & Casper Magazine; San Francisco Proper Hotel from Forbes; Santa Monica Proper Hotel from Dezeen; San Francisco Proper Hotel from All CAD Blocks
Michelle Nussbaumer, from left to right: Portrait of Michelle from D Magazine; Kitchen of the Year from House Beautiful; Image of Swiss Chalet from Michelle’s book Wanderlust: Interiors That Bring The World Home; Image from interview for Sotheby’s Home