This post is about 32 cozy maximalist decor ideas.
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When we think of maximalism you may think of clutter or simply too much stuff!
The concept of maximalism in a home, however, is actually tidiness with expression of your interior design taste.
From genius ways to maximise your space to stunning styling ideas – you’ll find all the inspiration you need in this list of 32 cozy maximalist decor ideas!
What is maximalism in interior design?
Maximalism in interior design is style embracing abundance, extravagance, and the mixing of patterns, colors, and textures. Unlike minimalism, which focuses on simplicity and a “less is more” approach, maximalism revels in excess and truly celebrates the idea that more is more.
How to decorate maximalist
Simply put, maximalism requires you to be ok with lots of furniture and lots of decorations (ornaments, paintings, photos etc.) in one single space. When you want to decorate maximalist the possibilities are endless – it’s a wonderful way of expressing your style within your home. Take all your favorites and combine them to create your maximalist dream home – your favorite colors, favorite textures, favorite patterns… the list goes on… and on.
How to achieve maximalism without clutter
- Space out your items – avoid grouping together ornaments super close otherwise you can end up with a cluttered-looking space.
- Think how you will clean – having more items in your room still means you’ll need to keep the space clean and tidy. Plan ahead when decorating by looking at the ways you will be able to ensure an easy tidy of each room.
- Focus on the walls – more is more on the walls. Less is more on the sideboards and cabinets. Excessively decorate your walls with an abundance of paintings, prints and photo frames but opt for keeping less items on the surfaces to avoid clutter gathering.
Easily achieve a super cozy maximalist feel in your home by recreating any of the 32 cozy maximalist decor ideas showcased in this post.
Cozy maximalist decor ideas
1. Bedroom
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Maximalism is all about finding ways to create a luxurious space that feels cozy too.
With the rich jewel colors decorating this room – it definitely gives the room extra warmth.
While your mind may not jump to indoor plants when you think of coziness – this helps to enhance the space.
2. Living room
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The abundance of pillows on the sofas and chairs are what make this room super cozy.
The warmer (almost earthy) colors used in the blankets, cushions, couch etc. pair perfectly with the string lights and lamps in the room.
Layering paintings, photos or prints is a great maximalist tip that you see in this beautiful living room idea.
3. Apartment
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Just because you’re working with an apartment space, doesn’t mean that you can’t achieve a cozy maximalist look.
The key is to be unafraid of filling a space – very often when we are working with a smaller area we think filling it means that it is cluttered.
This is far from the truth.
Check out how full the bookcase is – your eye is drawn to it but you don’t get the impression it’s cluttered.
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4. Colorful
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If you’re looking to decorate your room in a cozy and colorful maximalist style – then look no further!
There’s no better way to showcase your gorgeous photos, paintings and prints that with a gallery wall.
Gallery walls are super easy to incorporate into a room and are a great way to use multiple color combinations and pair with the rest of the space.
They also make a room feel smaller – doing the opposite than what mirrors do to a room and therefore making the room feel cozier for sure.
5. Moody
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This super moody maximalist room is super cozy!
The darker wallpaper is a great idea to bring your own unique touch to the space while also making the room feel snug.
Sticking to similar tones but adding in other patterns and textures here is what maximalism is all about.
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6. Small spaces
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Small spaces very often will naturally feel cluttered but this is where maximalism lends a hand.
Instead of cluttering a space, you ensure everything has a place and allow your creativity to come through in your decorative choices.
Bright patterned curtains are a great option, while adding in indoor plants once again compliments the space.
7. Kitchen
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One thing a maximalist kitchen does not want to be without is surface space.
This, however, does not mean that the shelving can’t be carefully curated to not only be functional but also pretty too.
The clashing of patterns is not a problem for maximalism – let your personality shine through.
8. DIY
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So if arts and crafts and a little DIY is your thing then this idea is perfect for you.
Turn your space into a cozy maximalist dream by making a gallery wall out of your creations.
If you’re super creative then you may find yourself with lots of finished projects but with nowhere to put them – showcase them like this idea instead!
If you’ve not noticed already, lots of plants seem to be a theme with maximalist decor.
9. Vintage
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We love the use of contrasting colors here!
Use of different ornaments, paintings and furniture from different time periods is the perfect maximalist way of decorating with a vintage twist.
Pack your shelves with an assortment of books for a maximalist library look.
10. Boho
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For a bohemiam maximalist look, you want to opt for natural materials and plants to incorporate into the look.
We think the difference here between a minimalist and maximalist boho style is the color – maximalism means color!
Throw in some different patterns – such as aztec designs and make sure that there is plenty of color.
11. Modern
If you working with a more traditional home with gorgeous features – such as an original fireplace – you can afford to go all out on a mantel decoration all year round!
With maximalism, you can forget seasonal decorating because it’s all about the excess all year round.
Colors can be slightly muted but still have a richness to it – such as jewel tones.
12. Bright
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We absolutely love this idea for a bright but still cozy maximalist home – it literally makes you feel happy just looking at the color combo!
You can have a lot of fun with mixing these colors.
You can just imagine how it looks at night with some warm lighting.
13. Office
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A minimalist would likely find it distracting but a maximalist would find this office inspiring!
We can only imagine how much work you could get done sitting in that colorful and beautifully decorated work space.
If you can, opt for a much larger painting to sit above your desk and then frame it other prints and paintings around it – creating your gallery wall.
14. Bathroom
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If you want your bathroom to be cozy then why not decorate it the maximalist way?
Adding indoor plants to the space and an abundance of furniture lining the walls.
Opt for older (antique or vintage) furniture for your bathroom to achieve this gorgeous maximalist bathroom look.
15. Eclectic
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Do you love to collect home decor from your travels? then an eclectic maximalist style of decorating is for you.
This way you can display all your beautiful ornaments, photos, patterns, prints – you name it and you can include it in your home.
The best part? it doesn’t have to match because that’s the whole point!
16. Dark
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For that ultimate cozy feel with your maximalist home – opt for dark patterned wallpaper and even better? install it on the ceiling.
Faux animal print rugs are a great way to warm up the feeling of the room – particularly when it’s painted with darker paint shades.
The velvet fringed lampshade finishes this look off perfectly.
17. Photo frames
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Creating a gallery wall is one of the ways to decorate your space in a cozy, maximalist style.
Show-off all of your favorite paintings or pictures while decorating the room with natural feel decorations – such as twig garlands and pretty butterflies.
Notice how the surfaces don’t look cluttered but carefully put together using all of the space.
18. Bookcase
Floor to ceiling bookcases are the way to go when decorating to achieve that cozy, maximalist look.
Pack in as many books as you can to your shelves and add a ladder for decorative effect.
Warm lighting and gold finishes are the way to get a warm and cozy vibe in the space.
19. Velvet furniture
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Velvet furniture is definitely a great way to make a room feel more luxurious.
Adding a chandelier only adds to the luxury.
Make sure to include plenty of indoor plants to fill the space and ornaments to your liking.
20. Mixing patterns
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Mixing patterns can be super fun and gives the room a really bold look.
A large rug like this is perfect for the space – even if it ends up covering the whole floor, why not?
Don’t forget your gallery wall but make it super colorful.
21. Small living room
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This room is perfect for the maximalist that wants to showcase all of their beautiful ornaments, vases and trinkets.
The strong red pairs well with the jewel-toned pillows and yellow couch.
A perfect example of excessive but beautiful decor.
22. Dining room
This year there is a big focus on gallery walls; particularly in maximalist decor.
Adding in some warm lighting and candles really sets the tone.
Add some large table mats to the table – bonus points if they overlap!
23. Cozy apartment
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This gorgeous small lounge idea gives exotic vibes.
The animal and tribal-style prints with the jewel tones looks stunning.
Decorate your apartment in this way if you want to go all out with cozy maximalism.
24. Small living room
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Big canvas paintings and bold prints are the way to go with a small living room.
The bright colors are vibrant in the day but are cozy at night.
Use lampshades dotted around the room like this idea to achieve that super cozy vibe.
25. Reading nook
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Level up your reading nook with this super cozy maximalist decor idea!
Who says animal prints and Persian rugs can’t exist in the same space?
Make sure to pair with a gorgeous rose gold reading lamp and you’re good to go.
26. Small bedroom
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Small bedrooms do not need to feel cramped with stuff to be maximalist.
It’s all about furniture positioning as you can see in this idea.
For a cozier room, opt for darker woods paired with blues and touches or pink and green.
27. One wall kitchen
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One way to make a kitchen feel cozy is to keep a lot of utensils and kitchen bits on the wall or hanging from the ceiling.
By putting things on a wall, the room immediately feels smaller and thus cozier.
The surfaces can remain clear for other larger items.
28. Lounge
This living room looks like a jungle – in the best way!
While we are decorating with maximalism in mind, you don’t need that many plants to recreate the look.
Keep with the theme of pink and green and add in a gallery wall at the back.
29. Dressing table
Opt for a grand dressing table – one that has character and preferably in darker wood.
Pair the table with a modern colorful stool that contrasts beautifully against the dark wood.
30. Small lounge
This is a small lounge with a big impact.
Once again we see a mixture of patterns that looks stunning.
Pair them with vintage lampshades and paintings to bring another layer to the look.
31. Studio apartment
Studio apartments may be small but they can be big on expression of your style.
Filling each of the spaces on the bookshelves doesn’t look cluttered because each piece and book is carefully positioned.
Bringing lots of color to the space makes a huge difference but when the lights are dimmed this room will feel like a warm hug.
32. Small home
It is super easy to achieve cozy maximalist decor in a small home.
Begin with the floor, opting for a large Persian rug or other rug of your taste.
The key is to organize your furniture in a way where it feels put together rather than shoved together.
Maximalist decorating
Embracing the trends of 2025 – maximalist decorating can be so easy and fun once you get inspired by these gorgeous ideas.
Whether you’re all about the super popular gallery walls or the gorgeous jewel tones – these ideas will help you to create the coziest feel in your home.
Decorate your home the maximalist way and enjoy the coziness that it can bring.
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