In my message in the background, I occasionally see that everyone has such a complaint about minimalist home decoration:
"This home is nice to look at, but there is no fireworks"
"That is, taking pictures, in real life, who can be so clean"
It is also common to see the opposite, such as:
"This is called pyrotechnics? I see fireworks as a fig leaf for lazy people."
Minimalism has been popular for some years, and I have found that in this era, it seems that in this era, it is not fashionable not to understand "breaking away", not to lose something, to get rid of materialism.
Source: Japanese drama "My Home Is Empty"
But is it really suitable for everyone to live a minimalist life? Where are the people who are attached to objects and willing to decorate their homes to a great extent?
I don't think they don't exist anymore, just because we always have some kind of mainstream code for something, which causes the voice of this part of the people to be buried.
Therefore, today I would like to discuss with you the opposite of "minimalism" "extreme complexity", which involves:
Is maximalism necessarily materialistic?
Where does Maximalism come from?
How many possibilities are there for the "extremely complex house" of contemporary people?
Before you start, if you want to warn the gray party who is worried about hygiene, the next content may not be suitable for you, but if you want to give your home more possibilities of becoming beautiful, you must be patient to see the end of the article
A huge misunderstanding of complexity and simplicity
It is often said that "a person's spiritual strength is renunciation", or "possession of matter is inner emptiness".
At first I still agreed, but since my mother knew what "less is more", I felt that something was wrong, which may be a kind of brainwashing that is more difficult to be realized, because the subtext of "less is more" may also be "less is expensive".
For example, such "less" is actually more expensive
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From another point of view, any way of life is blown over, it will lose its original meaning, such as after the popular Japanese drama "My Home Is Empty" some time ago, many people really began to follow suit.
There are some practitioners of minimalist life, recording 1 day, 2 days, 3 days with the lens, and little by little, the appearance of the home is gone.
Image source: kingssleeve.com
People who say that fetishes and collecting habits are a disease should not feel that this "minimalist life" that affects normal life is so good, if it is not classified as performance art, it is even more like a show.
On the contrary, there are many people who embrace material things, perhaps with greater energy, who have to spend more time to understand their preferences and pay more energy to take care of the things in the home.
Therefore, the separation does not mean that the spirit is strong, it is only one of many ways of storage, for people who like to display the collected items, being surrounded by material does not represent vulgarity, but a passion for life.
The earliest extremes came from Europe
What we often call "minimalism" now comes from "minimalism", which was actually the first artistic faction to emerge from The Post-World War II to the 1960s, which had a certain influence on vision, architecture, painting and even music and literature.
Polarism is not as clearly defined as minimalism, and it can only be said that the extreme complexity that is popular today is inherited from the decorative characteristics of France and Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries, that is, the Baroque and Rococo periods.
French palace decoration style from the 17th to the 18th century
At that time, the biggest feature was that it was magnificent and luxurious, the wall had a cumbersome decorative line, and it was very symmetrical at the same time, not giving up any opportunity to attract your attention.
In the era when classical oil painting was prevalent, there were also many court painters who would depict the royal palace nobles in Europe.
That kind of complexity is not a pale pile, but truly embodies the decorative conditions that the European aristocracy could enjoy at the stage of the prevalence of classicism.
It should be known that the entire history of art and design in Europe will follow the political situation, and the two world wars will reshuffle the world and make modernism come out.
For a time, everyone felt that classicism was corrupt and decadent, so at that time began a large-scale emergence of modernist design, and all complex decorative styles also entered the "fragment" period.
The iconic apartment work of le corbusier, the father of modernism
What we are talking about now is a concept established relative to the opposite of minimalism, characterized by a mixture of different aesthetics, shapes, colors, textures and finishes, and may use contrast, splicing, and complexity to express.
If minimalism is about restrained design, then maximalism is more decoration and accommodation, and "less is more" becomes "more and more".
A very complex home loved by celebrities
If you want to know the home of maximalism suitable for modern people to live, you can look at some celebrities, whose choices often integrate the essence of classical design in the East and the West, and are more unfettered.
For example, the home of the famous stripper Dita Von Teese combines traditional beauty styling with punk aesthetics, and also brings it to her relevant surrounding style.
Wherever there is space on the wall, it should be plastered with picture frames.
Our most scornful red and green are boldly used in the space in the thickest colors, with medieval furniture, animal furs, green floral sofas, printed carpets and all kinds of weird decorations, like walking into a witch's castle.
Kitchen dark green cabinets, gold and copper hoods, sinks, stoves, flower crystal chandeliers.
The difference is that her bedroom is minimalist, plain in comparison, not too much color, and does not look as cluttered as the parlor on the first floor. She said that when resting, try to calm down as much as possible, and don't need too much color.
But even in a space like the bedroom, she hasn't given up on pursuing luxurious details.
The home of the British illustrator Luke Edward Hall is also a typical example of maximalism.
The talented teenager collaborated with Burberry in 2016 to create an autumn/winter 2016 global ad, posting photos of his home on social media, which was so well received that he immediately became a sought after object.
Walking into his home is like walking into a movie set, which is an extraordinary world, a world full of color, romance and nostalgia.
The walls of his home are covered with paintings, and the shelves are piled high with books and ornaments from all over the world. When choosing these small objects, he prefers interesting materials, beautiful colors, and the storytelling of each object.
He saw the house as a mirror that reflected their interests and tastes, and his most notable aesthetic requirement was, "More is More."
Looking at the design he made for a hotel in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, you can also see his very free-spirited, unfettered style.
The combination of decades-old antique furniture, French wallpaper and English carpets, lights and colourful fabrics is eccentric and unforgettable.
The apartment of The Chinese restaurant Queen Cecilia Chiang is very oriental while having a very traditionalist character.
The smooth and cool tile floor and gentle beige walls reveal the taste of modern style, but there are many Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture with "carved columns and jade pillars" among the furniture.
The walls are covered with paintings of gongbi, calligraphy and traditional Chinese patterns, and pillows printed with Chinese flowers are placed on the soft sofas.
The Chinese elements such as orchids, calligraphy and paintings, and blue and white porcelain dishes add a bit of gentleness and elegance, tranquility and far-reaching temperament.
European-style items such as candlesticks and carpets are sporadically interspersed with them, slightly weakening the aesthetic fatigue of the style, but fully embodying a kind of elegant abundance.
It can be said that people with different cultural backgrounds and preferences can completely have different extremes, and are no longer limited by "countries, regions, and specific historical periods", but can have rich mix-and-match characteristics.
Extremely complex can be luxurious
Extremely complex can also be plain
Even simply choosing a more daring space color can quickly make the home "prosperous".
Therefore, whether you can have a very complex home is mainly to see whether you are enthusiastic about making the home incomparably rich.
The maximalism you can have
The "extremely complicated home" mentioned above may be more expensive, or the daily maintenance cost is too high.
If you want to create your own extremely complex home, you can choose one or two of the many points in the idea of creating extreme complexity and try it out.
Do styling on hard loading
In the case of extreme complexity, it is recommended to use the top corner plaster line and plaster lamp plate appropriately, which is the fastest way to make the hard decoration rich.
You can also choose the appropriate wall panels to create the purest European-style wall.
As mentioned in the previous article, people who like classical style, it is more recommended that you refer to the mold to install the wall panel in a better proportion, even if you do not match the very flamboyant color in the space, it will appear very complicated and layered.
Contrast of large color blocks
Strong color contrast is an important feature of maximalism, which often reflects the sense of collision with highly saturated contrast.
Even if it is extremely complicated, when choosing a theme color for the space, it is best to choose within three colors to prevent the soft decoration from entering the later stage.
The easiest thing to do is to choose the contrasting colors in the color spectrum, such as a combination of red and green, blue-orange, yellow and purple, so that one of the colors can be used as the main background color, and then find its contrasting color on the soft decoration.
After having a heavier color, you can appropriately choose characteristic furniture and decoration to enrich the whole, so that the icing on the cake, but pay attention to the appropriate white space, form some visual focus at the same time, will not feel too much visual fatigue.
Everything related to decor
The color of the flower seems to be an indispensable element when it comes to extreme complexity. It makes the space seem lively and brings richer visual enjoyment.
Wallpaper is the best way to present the décor, it can make a small space immediately appear vivid.
In the entrance, the sofa background wall in the living room, and the bedroom can use a large pattern of wallpaper in a small area, as long as the color and space are matched, it will be very effective.
If you are confident in your ability to match, then choose richer colors, maybe you can harvest unexpected surprises.
Sofa cushions and throw pillows can use a variety of patterns, their replacement cost is relatively low, after a long time to see tired of changing at any time, is a shortcut to create a very complicated.
Choose from a few pieces of classic furniture
Furniture such as mirrors and entry cabinets that are mainly decorative can choose a relatively classical style.
The richness of furniture details will be extremely complicated, and it is not easy to turn over because of the small volume.
In the Guizhou designer case shared earlier, the cumbersome curved wooden chairs were selected in the restaurant, with rich greenery, which is completely different from the minimalist stereotype and boredom.
Image source: Unitary design
In this case, the master bedroom is also more warm and distinctive because of the carved Heidi bed and floral sheets.
In short, you can achieve rich results by mixing and matching some quite decorative furniture.
There was a previous article where we recommended a crystal lamp style. If this luminaire is chosen correctly, the effect is definitely not inferior to the nordic modern style lamps. After all, it is the originator of "Versailles".
Choosing the right crystal lamp with the top corner plaster line may not require more decoration, and the space is lively and exquisite.
Using the frame of the whole wall to create a very complex and make the wall more abundant is also what many maximalists will do.
The style of the picture frame is more complicated, and the horizontal seven vertical eight are pieced together, and the effect is obvious.
If you have a headache with the paintings, then choose the picture content, colorful paintings, can achieve a good effect.
Books, knick-knacks collected during travels, can be displayed through open storage cabinets.
But many ordinary people may not be able to place everything in a mess like a celebrity, so it is appropriate to display the collected items in another way.
For example, our previous customers used glass cabinets to collect blind box toys and handmade, which can be convenient for "exhibition" at the same time, but also avoid falling ash, creating another possibility of extreme complexity.
Image source: Live Fan self-photography
Behind every maximalism is a love that fills his life, so whether it is extremely complex or minimalist, it is most important to find your own state of life.
Because the way of life is diverse, may we pursue our own lives while respecting the choices of others. "The Road to Simplicity" is the truth, but it does not hinder the abundance of all things.
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