Inspired Design

A design journal as a celebration of art, creative pursuits & influential legends.

Inspired Design: French Maximalism

French Maximalism is layering and mixing different colors, textures, and other design elements in a way that feels cohesive and curated.

It's the exact opposite of the popular minimalism aesthetic that we're so used to seeing these days. The maximalism style is perfect for the collector.

It's a design style rooted in a more-is-more philosophy that will often blend an eclectic mix of patterns, colors, textures, and objects.

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Inspired Look: Vibrant and Clear Colors

Vibrant and Clear Colors designs feature compelling reinterpretations of the past coupled with a sense of place, especially for winter months. This room has confident coloris , with a daring palette that includes bright pinks, emerald-greens, deep grays, and cerulean blues. The tactile surfaces--from shiny lacquer to rugged matte--provide an exciting textural contrast to the elegant antiques and vintage furnishings mixed seamlessly with upholstered creations.

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