Maximalist dream home

Minimalism tends to be very sleek and modern, while maximalism can be more traditional or eclectic. Minimalism often feels very sterile and cold, while maximalism feels warm and inviting. The two styles are almost polar opposites.

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It’s a maximalist space with a “generous sprinkling of bohemian influences.”

The mix of American, English and Italian antiques of different periods creates a typically eclectic southern atmosphere.

Learn how to design dining rooms with eclectic elegance by incorporating personal stories, bold decor, and artful touches that make spaces feel unique.

It belongs to an eBay executive who loves art and design as much as black paint paired with riotous pops of color

This historic and grand Belgium home now houses a selection of eclectic pieces, all of which are for sale. By Ian Phillips. Photographed by Kasia Gatkowska.

Giorgio Taroni’s home overlooking Lake Como has become a cabinet of curiosities, filled with collections of oil paintings, books, ancient coins and vintage postcards.

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