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FILE - Two men carry a table into Camp Camp Moosehead Lake Indian Store, a gift shop and vintage store, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 in York Beach, Maine. Maximalism is a design trend emphasizing more color, texture and one-of-a-kind pieces. However, filling your home with ample layers of eye-catching decor can feel intimidating and seem expensive. To avoid maxing out your budget, shop at vintage stores and estate sales for unique finds. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Maximalism on a budget: affordable options for bold home decor

Maximalism is a design trend emphasizing more color, texture and one-of-a-kind pieces

By RONITA CHOUDHURI-WADE of NerdWallet
Published - Mar 13, 2024, 07:03 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 13, 2024, 09:33 AM EDT

Allie LeFevere describes her maximalist Chicago home as colorful and eclectic. When she and her husband moved in to their home four years ago, she didn’t have a specific design in mind.

“I just wanted the house to feel vibrant,” says LeFevere, founder of branding agency Obedient. She wanted “a representation of our lives and the places we’ve explored and the memories we’ve made.”

The philosophy behind maximalism decor is “more is more,” according to Jean Whitehead, a senior lecturer on interior design at Falmouth University in county Cornwall, England. Bold colors, textures and unique pieces define this style, elements of which Vogue magazine says are “in” as design trends for 2024.

Going maximalist in your home can seem daunting and expensive — but it doesn’t have to be, say those who favor a bold aesthetic. Here’s how to achieve a maximalist look on a budget.

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