Please note that Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue from certain items linked in this article. In 2025, maximalism continues to dominate interior design trends, with intentional clutter, castlecore, and eclectic furniture arrangements gaining popularity. As people move away from minimalist Millennial aesthetics towards decorating for joy, maximalist decor is all the rage. While familiar touchstones like gallery walls and bold colors are common in maximalist design, new micro-trends for 2025 offer fresh and playful elements.
We’ve consulted with two experienced designers who specialize in maximalist design to share their insights on the top micro-trends anticipated for 2025 in this extravagant aesthetic. Here are five design shifts they predict for maximalist decorating trends in the upcoming year:
**Pattern Play**
Isabel Ladd, founder of her design firm, foresees the trend of pattern drenching taking off in 2025 with a twist. This micro-trend involves inundating a room with a kaleidoscope of varied patterns rather than repeating the same pattern across surfaces. Experiment with different scales and motifs, like in the bathroom example, to maintain a cohesive yet dynamic look.
**Layered Textiles**
Layered rugs, a recurring trend in maximalist design, are set to make a statement in 2025. Designers are now more deliberate in combining geometrics with patterns, old with new, and flat textures with fluffy ones to create visually stimulating spaces.
**Border Details**
Borders, reminiscent of ’90s wallpaper borders but with a modern twist, are making a comeback in maximalist design. Adding borders to various surfaces can draw the eye from one pattern to another, infusing spaces with surprise and delight. From wallpaper borders on ceilings to fabric borders on rugs, this trend adds a playful touch.
**Architectural Mix**
In addition to maximalist decor, mixing architectural elements is becoming a trend, according to Julee Wray of Truss Interiors. By incorporating various architectural details and multiples within a single space, designers can enhance the grandeur and uniqueness of maximalist interiors.
“The use of color in a space can create a sense of luxury and intrigue,” Wray expresses. “While some may argue that it is excessive, I believe that you can never have too much.” Even though color drenching may currently be considered a maximalist micro trend, it seems poised to endure in the long term.
Color Drenching, as exemplified by the work of Isabel Ladd Interiors in collaboration with photographer Kevin J. Miyazaki, is a decorating style that involves saturating a space with color, much like pattern drenching. This maximalist trend is making a strong comeback in 2025. “Embracing the boldness of maximalism by incorporating vibrant colors on ceilings, walls, and trim can require a leap of faith, but the result is absolutely worth it,” Wray affirms. Opting for a single favorite hue and using it throughout the space can be a daring choice, but breaking up the expanse of color with other decorative elements is essential.
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