More Is More Decor - A Handbook For Maximalists: Banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window

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While maximalism isn't for everyone, and some prefer the understated nature of minimalism, this decor trend is being embraced for its ability to channel personality in the home, with a less strict approach to design rules than other popular trends. Maximalism is all about showing off our individual personality, one that cannot be replicated as Siobhan swears by the creative freedom that comes with following our own style. A floral cushion paired with a classic ticking stripe will create a harmonious feel and give the eye a chance to rest. It's about showcasing your personality and the things you love, both in the way you dress and in the way you decorate your home. Finally, consider paint ideas alongside fabrics and at the same time as adjacent rooms to ensure a sense of cohesion.

When selecting textiles for a maximalist living room, the trick is to opt for contrasting colors and patterns, as pictured above, to ensure the overall look is dynamic and unexpected. You might use Delft pottery or old chintz but combine it with colors and patterns that catch the eye, so the old rubs along with the new. For furniture, combine different textures for materials and accents, like above, where the lustrous finish of our Toro Bronze cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the smooth, deep Avocado doors and metallic handles.Towards the end of the book Siobhan gives us prompts on how we can start our maximalist journey when decorating our home, by mood boarding and sourcing inspiration. Sticking with the same medium tone for the sofa, pillows, walls, and bookshelves keeps the room restful, as do a few neutrals. The key to mixing patterns without them clashing is to choose patterns of different scales — some should be wide and spread out, others should be small and close together, and others should be somewhere in between. Discover ways to work elements of your wardrobe, hobbies and passions into your home décor, how to play with colour and pattern, and where to source the best items!

Not for the faint-heartened, the maximalist interior design trend is certainly the biggest and boldest design style out there. Her most popular items are brass trinkets and brass candlestick holders, which she notes are currently very trendy as wedding decor. Let colors you love guide you as you collect art and objects—it doesn't matter so much if they go perfectly together. At the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, which just completed its May run in Manhattan, a spectacular staircase channeled Memphis (a 1980s furniture collective framed around blazing color, pattern and bold shapes) in a riot of pattern on walls and custom carpeting, designed by Sasha Bikoff. But lately, this "more is more" decor — in combination with a resurgence of vintage wares and thrifting — has exploded in popularity.Using a floral sofa – or blind – with a striped rug is a knowing clash and works especially well when you mix a figurative floral with a graphic contrast. People who were experiencing a great deal of stress and uncertainty are now seeking comfort and a sense of nostalgia.

Lately, it seems like interior designers are finally giving the fifth wall the attention it deserves. Siobhan shares with us her favourite locations for inspiration including Marrakech, Morocco with the bold architecture, intricate patterns, vibrant markets, and kaleidoscope colours.

Maximalism is all about embracing 'extra' be it a floral velvet, bullion fringe, or an 19th-century French commode," designer Sarah Stacey notes. If you look over on her dresser, there's even more wildlife action thanks to a ceramic tiger and a brass bird lamp.

It sets the tone for the layering of antiques and fabrics, from Soane’s Jajim Stripe curtains to an antique cushion on the chair,’ she says.

You can combine Art Deco decor with French Country style or pair organic modern elements with rustic farmhouse pieces.