If you're tired of hearing that your home should be white, muted and minimalist, then this style is for you. Maximalism — also known as dopamine decor — is all about surrounding yourself with things that make you happy. Colours, patterns and personal finds are allowed to take up space, and the result is a home with character and plenty of life.
What is dopamine decor?
Dopamine decor is the idea that your decor should give you a little happiness boost. Instead of choosing safe, neutral tones, you choose the colours and objects that spark a feeling in you. It's maximalism's playful little sister — personal, optimistic and completely free of rules about "good and bad".
Colour without fear
The first step is letting go of the fear of colour. A colourful vase, a patterned rug or a pair of candlesticks in contrasting colours can lift an entire room. Choose colours you love — not ones that "match".
Pattern mixing
Maximalism embraces the mix of patterns. Stripes, florals and graphics are welcome to meet in the same room. The secret is letting them share a colour or two, so it all ties together. Fun vases and animal-shaped vases are the perfect building blocks.
Collect what you love
A maximalist home tells a story. Collect porcelain figurines, decorations and finds from trips and flea markets. Grouped collections make a stronger impact than a few scattered pieces.
Balance, so it doesn't become clutter
More is more — but not chaos. Give the eye a few places to rest, keep the colour palette fairly cohesive, and edit as you go. Find plenty of colourful finds in fun things for the home at Dims Studio.
