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Maximalist Interiors: 5 Tips to Achieve Max Design!

Maximalist Interiors

Maximalist interiors take home design to the max in the most elegant way—layering unique patterns, bold color choices, elaborate florals, vintage statement pieces and gorgeous lighting. Think heavyweight printed drapery, moody highly saturated colors, velvet couches, huge floral framed art, dramatic chandeliers, and lots and lots of accessories. These are fun, casually collected spaces brimming with generous layers of fascinating finds and a riot of color joy! Far from boring, we’re excited for this high energy trend and all the possibilities it brings in waking up tired spaces.

Five pro tips to help you nail maximalist interiors at home:

Pattern on Pattern on Pattern

Starting from the ground up to the ceiling, you really can’t have too much pattern in maximalist design. Large square checkered flooring, paired with printed wallpaper walls, patterned drapery, and textured ceiling tiles can all be part of the plan. Florals, pinstripes, plaids, herringbone, damask, oh my! They all fit the bill, along with many more. No worries about clashing either, awkward pattern combinations have a home in maximalist design.

Floral Abundance

Surround yourself with bold botanical prints, sometimes spanning entire walls as floor to ceiling murals. Gilded framed revival floral art is another great option, especially when hung against patterned walls. Dramatic fresh flower arrangements like long twisty spring dogwood branches in an oversized vase are a welcome statement too.

Cue the Color

Energetic color combinations are the foundation of maximalist design. Be bold in your choices, some faves include deep teal, bright magenta, royal blue, sunshine yellow, and emerald green. But really the list is endless, because this aesthetic is all about fun! Contrasting colors like orange and blue create instant vibrancy, while monochromic themes cater to a more relaxed environment. The point is, anything goes! That includes painting trim and window sashes with complementary hues.

Nod to Vintage

Coined “granny chic”, maximalist design embraces the vintage heart for sure. Curated and eclectic in style, we think your nana would be proud of this nostalgic design trend filled with elegant elements from centuries past. Avoid clutter by displaying heirlooms and antique pieces in vignettes or glass china cabinets. Revert to more classic furnishing styles like rolled arm sofas and wrought-iron beds. Include antique framed mirrors and vintage art on the walls to complete the look.

Lavish Lighting

Lighting has a lot of influence in a room, instantly setting the stage for a specific aesthetic. Big or small, be bold with your lighting choices. Maximalist lighting style ranges from elaborate crystal chandeliers to mid-century blown glass pendants—the point is they should be eye-catching and grip the attention of those entering the room. Pro tip, lighting is a smart place to splurge! Chunky colorful table lamps and heavy brass fixtures are another great choice.

Layer by layer we can help you build a bold beautiful interior, contact us to invigorate a dull space with maximalist design!

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8 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Custom and Unique

Make Your Home Feel Custom

You know the difference — when you walk into a home and the space feels like a simple welcome versus a WOWcome! Wow factor is rooted in intentional design and impressive final touches. Designs layered with details are the ones that feel the most special and unique.

Here are 8 eye-catching ways to make your home feel custom:

  1. Embellished Ceilings

Have you ever walked into a room and found yourself immediately looking up? It’s a clever way to experience a space—which explains why decorative ceilings are getting lots of pins and likes online these days! Dramatic ceiling details like vaulted beams, tray ceilings, and arched hallways move your eye upwards when entering a room, making the space appear larger and definitely more exciting.

Embellished Ceilings
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  1. Luxe Lighting

You no longer have to break the bank to get luxury looks when it comes to lighting, with more selections than ever available at various price points and in a wide range of finishes. Lighting can change the whole vibe of a space with fixtures fitting an abundance of aesthetics, like farmhouse, mid-century modern, traditional, etc. For minimal investment, lighting selections can have a high impact when it comes to transforming a room.

Luxe Lighting
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  1. Hardware Upgrade

If you’re looking for a quick custom style upgrade, consider ways to elevate door and cabinet hardware. Similar to lighting, unique selections are widely available to fit any aesthetic and budget. Investing in specialty hardware is an affordable way to personalize a space and make your home feel custom.

Hardware Upgrade
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  1. Mudroom Makeover

If laundry day is your least favorite day of the week, you’re certainly not alone! Done up mudrooms and laundry spaces are increasingly popular in an effort to make household tasks and daily chores more manageable. Cabinets, cubbies, dog wash stations, custom coat trees, locker storage systems, and mail desks are all things to consider in building a fully custom “hub of the home” mudroom experience.

Mudroom Makeover
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  1. Wall Treatment

Striking wallpapers and wall textures like shiplap, tile, and faux brick all help to make a space feel special. Whether it is an accent wall or whole room, wall treatments are visually exciting, adding unique texture and depth to a design.

Wall Treatment
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  1. Custom Furnishings

Well-designed cabinetry and built-in shelving opportunities are an important consideration in planning a custom home renovation or build. From fireplace surrounds to media walls, kitchens to home office storage—custom cabinetry and shelving is both beautiful and useful. Avoid clunky furniture installations with a built-in storage concept for your space.

Custom Furnishings
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  1. Posh Pantry Design

Custom design is about more than looks, it is about livability too. For a space to feel custom it should be designed in a way that reflects your individual lifestyle needs. A well-planned pantry space, with ample shelving and storage, is a great way to make a space unique to you! Up your pantry game by including a beverage fridge and breakfast bar for added customization and convenience.

Posh Pantry Design
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  1. Hire a Professional Designer

Nothing brings more return on investment in custom design than working with a professional interior designer. An experienced designer incorporates lifestyle wants and style preferences to build a space that precisely reflects their client’s needs.

Make Your Home Feel Custom with an Interior Designer
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Our award-winning design team can help you design a space with custom features and flair to maximize your wish list. Contact us today to start planning your very own style story!

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The 1,2,3’s of Pattern Mixing

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Swiss dots, boho florals, Japanese paperweave, traditional plaid and paisley—pattern brings eclectic energy to design. From subtle natural marble veins and soft organic wood grain, to bold botanical textiles and standout geometric wall coverings, you can harness unmatched design power using patterns. Use this unique design tool to sharply influence the overall style and vibe of a space. Design aesthetics (minimalist, maximalist, abstract, art deco, etc) all rely on patterns to tell their story. Layering a mix of patterns into a design can create even more visual excitement!

There really are no rules when it comes to mixing patterns, but here are a few tips to help you mix like a pro:

Coordinate Colors 
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  1. Coordinate Colors

Keep your pattern mixing in check by coordinating a color palette. Make selections according to your color preferences and overall style goals. If you’re aiming to create a high-energy space, consider mixing patterns with complementary colors (opposite each other on the color wheel). For a simple relaxed look, stick to a more monochromatic (similar) color scheme when selecting patterns. Color choices have a big impact on the way a room feels, so deciding if you’re aiming for calm and quiet, vibrant and loud, or maybe somewhere in between is a great first step.

Size It Up 
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  1. Size It Up

Pattern mixing unfortunately falls flat when all of the elements within the pattern design are similar in size. Varying pattern sizes makes the design more interesting, and more exciting to the eye. High impact pattern combos include pairing slender long pin stripes with big bold florals, thick buffalo check with tight natural woodgrain, and large modern shapes with a light linen look.

Blend and Balance 
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  1. Blend and Balance

Your favorite pattern should definitely be your anchor pattern in a room. Spotlight this pattern as upholstery on furniture, a wall covering, or maybe a floor rug. Basically go big with the pattern you like the best! From there, carefully distribute pattern weight throughout the space. Make sure bold patterns are more sprinkled than clustered, using subtle patterns to create buffer zones in between, bringing about a balanced, blended look.

Become a pattern mixing pro
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Love patterns? So do we! Let’s chat about pattern mixing potential in your space, and your design wishlist while we’re at it. Our design team is eager to help elevate your home style, and lifestyle with luxe livable design! Contact us for more info about our holistic design services.

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Everything Home’s Holistic Design Approach

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To transform and inspire is the core focus of the EHD brand. Our goal is to design resourceful luxe living that brings ultimate satisfaction, not just in look but in feel.

It is important to choose a designer that echoes your favorite Pins and Likes, and also one that thinks holistically. A good design experience goes beyond agreeing on a paint color or textile choice, it fully taps into both a home’s potential and the client’s emotions — transforming a space into one that evokes the best self.

A place for contemplation or conversation
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The roots of our holistic Satisfaction by Design approach:

Design Inquiry

Successful space transformation starts with a design interview session, which we have built into our initial working consultation. We use key questions and observations to better understand our client’s unique lifestyle, ambitions, style preferences and the home solutions they are seeking. This helps us to determine and explore a range of design possibilities with an end goal of creating the most enhanced living opportunity a space can provide for the proposed budget. By taking time to understand each client individually, we are committed to designing very personal intentional spaces.

Bringing the elements together
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Holistic Visioning

Our holistic visioning process leads to impressive transformations. Extensive design experience has shown us that whether you’re renovating one room or a whole house, you must consider all of the opportunities present. Our designers are pros in uncovering unseen potential. By thinking comprehensively, you can both avoid missteps and maximize design impact from the start. The rooms within a house are intimately interconnected, with each space building on and influencing the other—we feel a design plan should be equally holistic.

Innovation with a dash of tradition
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Food For Your Mood

As humans, our environment is perhaps the best “food” for our mood. When surrounded by chaos we often feel confused and stressed. Alternatively, when our environment is orderly and inspiring we are much more likely to feel energized. Thoughtful space design matters to our mood, well-being, and coincidently our productivity. That’s why, ”How do you want the space to feel when we’re done?”, is one of the most important questions we ask our clients because it is really what matters most.

Whether our client opts for DIY design installation or contracts full design implementation, all benefit from our holistic Satisfaction by Design approach. It’s a proven recipe for design success and we can’t wait to share it with you. Contact us to set up your initial consultation!

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Evolving Style – Traditional to Transitional

Are you ready to trade heavy drapery, ornate details, and deep rich color tones for airy textiles, casual touches, and fresh color palettes? Consider a refresh instead of a remodel. Transitional style blends traditional tastes with modern trends.

Evolving Style - Traditional to Transitional

Tips on turning traditional design transitional:

Cabinetry – Fresh Finishes

Cabinets take up a lot of real estate in the bathrooms and kitchen. One of the quickest most satisfying style updates involves modernizing cabinet finishes. Out with traditional dark cherry and light oak woods and in with painted white and grey cabinets. You won’t regret the brightness light cabinetry brings to a room. Complete the look with a white marble, granite, or quartz countertop and simple backsplash.

Evolving Style - Traditional to Transitional

Furniture – Lines Tell Time

A simple furnishing update is sometimes all a room needs, preventing unnecessary room renovation. Replace traditional rolled arm, nailhead studded, and wood accented furniture pieces with transitional track arm, linear edge, simple-legged pieces.

Evolving Style - Traditional to Transitional

Wood Tones – Floors and More

Modern wood tones are organic, natural, washed out, and less polished than once popular traditional cherry and oak wood tones. Transitional woods range from natural unfinished hues to hints of honey and even dark inky walnut stains. White-washed, distressed, and driftwood also represent a more contemporary style.

Color – Swatches to Watch

A little paint certainly goes a long way. One of the least expensive and most noticeable updates to any space involves wall color. Transitional color palettes are much lighter and brighter than traditional picks. Warm reds, yellows, and oranges are replaced with cool blues, pale greens, light grey, and faint beige.

Evolving Style - Traditional to Transitional

Textiles – Err on the Side of Airy

Formal and feminine are common words used to describe traditional textiles. Elaborate floral patterns and bulky velvets all suit traditional luxury style. Transitional fabrics appear minimalistic and fresh in comparison. Bright whites, light grey, natural tans, and subtle pops of color adorn transitional textiles. Light and airy textured fabrics like linen and cotton-linen blend are popular transitional picks. Geometric and neutral prints are also preferred.

Evolving Style - Traditional to Transitional

Everything Home can help you turn tired traditional spaces into timeless transitional places. Contact us to spark inspiring home style!

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