Maximalist Interiors - how to embrace what you love

Have you heard of Dopamine Dressing?

Each year, Pinterest release their trends for the coming year, based largely on the volume of searches occurring on particular subjects, giving them insights into the coming year.

And seemingly, they’re pretty accurate!

One of the predicted trends for 2022 is Dopamine Dressing. 

This is not a new concept, but as we approach the “end” of the pandemic, people are looking to embrace what makes them happy, and one way to do this is by dressing for your own personality with colour and pattern.

It’s about dressing in a way that makes you feel good, as we know the influence of clothing can greatly impact our perception of self and confidence.

It’s about being in tune with your true self, which got me thinking about how this can be applied to interior design.

Colour theory and psychology is nothing new, with most people having strong emotional reactions to specific colours.

In interiors, we might describe “dopamine dressing” as “maximalism”….which unsurprisingly is often cast aside for minimal, on trend interiors.

Maximalism is centred on layering; more is more, repetitive or clashing patterns, character, art, texture and objects.

For many it may be seen as eclectic (and for some, chaotic and over the top) but personally I see this as an expression of self and surrounding yourself with items you love.

If you love it, you can make it work

The old saying rings true; if you love it, you can make it work.

You could embrace this style without making a space feel overwhelmed, by simply choosing to be bolder and surround yourself with items or colours that hold joy.

So what does it mean for interiors?

I think it’s all about incorporating what makes you happy and creating a home that reflects you, rather than the latest trend or what you’ve seen in a magazine. 

Lusting over those pink tiles? Always wanted a green kitchen?

Thinking about putting wallpaper on the ceiling? Clashing patterns? 

I say go for it!

I’ve rounded up some dopamine design inspired images that show how you can bring your own personality to the forefront when designing a space.

Don’t be afraid, I encourage you to give it a try!

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