Kim (aka @colorful_kimmes) is a Netherlands-based entrepreneur who turned her enthusiasm for maximalist interiors into a content-creator career. Her posts, focusing on bright and playful rooms in her retro maximalist home, aim to, “inspire people to add more color to their life.” A few minutes spent browsing her whimsical Instagram is sure to motivate you to add a few bold shades to your own house.
10 Instagram accounts to follow for maximalist home inspiration
If you’re ready to ditch minimalism for a more eclectic space, check out these bold home decor accounts for inspiration.
Colorful Kimmes
Marcie K Designs
Bristol-based artist, designer and DIY writer Marcie Kobernus (aka @marciekdesigns) describes her style as, “a mix between Jumanji and Alice and Wonderland.” If that sounds hard to picture, a few minutes spent scrolling her whimsical Instagram will clear things up. Animal prints, antiques, florals, reused materials, mixed metallics and rainbow stripes suck you into her uniquely creative maximalist world.
Lois Connors
Digital creator Lois Connors (aka @colorfulleopard) follows a “more is more” mentality when it comes to home décor — and that’s especially true of her favorite leopard print textiles. Her stunning Victorian house is full of gold accents, jewel tones, moody dark walls and colorful textiles (with plenty of animal print included), making it a luxe maximalist dream home.
Primrose Studio
Interior design enthusiast Roisin Chapman of Primrose Studio (@_primrose_studio_) is going to give you wallpaper envy. Her up-and-coming account is one to watch if you love bold patterns, unexpected paint choices and unique textiles. Her personal style is also serious maximalist inspiration.
The Hexagonal House
The color-loving content creator and designer Laura of The Hexagonal House (@thehexagonalhouse) describes her style as, “relaxed maximalist.” If you want inspiration for a cheerful and eclectic space full of gorgeous mid-century finds, look no further. Her rooms are bold, interesting and comfortably lived-in.
Baliol House
Helen of Baliol House (@baliol.house) adds color to every area of her life, from her whimsical wardrobe to her glorious gallery wall. Her Gen Z-friendly aesthetic is bursting with 1990s-inspired shades and retro decor.
Overatno18
Geri (@overatno18) has a knack for putting together cheerful maximalist rooms. Her light-filled home is full of fun DIYs, pastel decor, and bright pops of yellow and orange. If you’re daunted by the idea of adding more color to your home, her before-and-after posts are especially inspiring.
Pamela Johnsen
If bright and colorful maximalism isn’t your style, your taste might be more aligned with landscape and interior designer Pamela Johnsen (@pameals_designs). Fans of dark academia or witchy aesthetics will fall absolutely in love with her moody maximalist interiors.
Marta Hutt
If you’ve seen artist Marta Hutt’s striking portraits, it will come as no surprise that her incredible eye carries over to her gorgeous home. Her Instagram page (@lush_eclectic) is bursting with dark maximalist inspiration.
Kristi Snarsky
What do you get when you mix a little bit of cottagecore, a dash of grandmillennial style and a whole lot of 1970s maximalism? Probably something that looks a lot like music educator Kristi Snarsky’s (@kristisnarksy) rattan and color-filled home.
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