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Maximalist design is not limited to interiors. This 3D geometric printed façade created by RIBA architects Mamou-Mani is a strong case for judging a book by it’s cover.
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Incorporating a mural into your space can have a huge impact. Now, choosing to have that mural as a full 360-degree surround, as Mark D Sikes did in this entrance foyer with this ‘D-Safavid Reverie’ hand painted wallcovering by Iksel, can be transportive.
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If you crave that stately look of columns, but don’t have the original infrastructure, Nicky Haslam & Colette Van Den Thillart show that architecture can be added to any space after the fact.
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Low-profile furniture sets the mood in the Fromental Courtyard Room by Maddux Creative. A perfect place for maximalists to lull into conversations of vibrant patterns and textures galore.
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Treasures from your travels, knick knacks from your favorite antique shops, art collected over the years; all should have a place for the world (or just your invited guests) to see as shown here in Claire Gaskin’s Study.
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Take a pink kitchen one step further, like Henry Prideaux Interiors did here with custom built pieces from Martin Moore’s New Deco line, by adding a contrasting marble slab in an equally fabulous color.
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If you’re in a constant state of wanderlust, why not turn your bedroom into your own personal Safari base camp? Christian Bense blends South African and English style seamlessly in the de le Cuona Bedroom.
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Nothing says gilded glamour like mirror glass floor tiles that reflect light around the room. Lucy Barlow and Joshua Sear, of Barlow & Barlow, didn’t stop at the Mosaic Factory’s Zellige tiles. The duo added even more glam with Drummonds bath fixtures, including ‘Meon’ bathtub in polished iron, and a Duffy London ‘Shadow’ chair.
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Tim Gosling put his own maximalism on display in this library. Enveloped between Zardi & Zardi ‘Leeds Castles Aubusson’ tapestries, and ‘Commandrie Savonnerie’ rug by Tim Gosling for The Rug Company, are numerous pieces of the designer’s own. Including statues, art, and even the Baccarat chandelier.
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Who says you can’t have a spa day every day? Take note from this design by Studio Mica, complete with House of Rohl’s Perrin & Rowe hardware and Victoria + Albert fixtures, and turn your bathroom into the ultimate Zen sanctuary.
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Swath your home in luxury by installing gorgeous fabrics on the wall. Tala Fustok creates a bold home bar by draping the walls with an abundance of Casamance sateen fabric as a focal point.
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Rattan, leather, and recycled PET! Oh my! From the ‘Rua Safari’ fabric on the walls and cushions, and the terry cloth upholstered sofa, to the custom mirrored wallcovering on the ceiling, and the wall-to-wall carpeting made from 100% recycled PET, Designer Nicolò Castellini Baldissera maxed out on all materials from C&C Milano in this Mediterranean-inspired salon.
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Don’t just bring in the light, let your design *be* the light. Studio Winch did just that in this bright, airy terrace. Outfitted with Studio Winch’s Arc Collection for Summit Furniture, this outdoor space simultaneously exudes cheer, elegance, and that quintessential summer feeling.
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