BBC Interior Design Masters finalist Siobhan Murphy brings you a fearless home interiors handbook that celebrates maximalism and shows you how your taste in fashion can influence your home decor. Because the wallcovering has such an impact, just a few sprigs of green are all that's needed to bring the whole room to life. If you look over on her dresser, there's even more wildlife action thanks to a ceramic tiger and a brass bird lamp. Siobhan is not one for ‘interior rules’ and incites us to start the design process by looking at our wardrobes for motivation.

Their pattern-on-pattern treatments are equal opportunity, a symphony throughout their own home in High Point, where they live what they preach. The antique rug layered over the soft grass rug and the 'pattern on pattern' vintage textiles brought the whimsy and charm needed to make this room take off," says Keenan.

For furniture, combine different textures for materials and accents, like above, where the lustrous finish of our Toro Bronze cabinetry contrasts beautifully with the smooth, deep Avocado doors and metallic handles. They're also showing up in the vibrant colours of the year (Pantone's is an electric Viva Magenta; Benjamin Moore's paint colour of 2023 is an orange-red Raspberry Blush). Choose pieces that fit your color palette and the size of your space to create a cohesive maximalist look . For extra visual interest, leave space to intersperse your books with a wealth of your favourite things, from vintage finds to edgy treasures; artworks to photography. Fun shapes, intriguing animal prints, and multiple textures that play with light distinguish this style.

The best maximalist interiors are strongly expressive of your own personality, which means you have full licence to surround yourself with the things you love no matter where you are in the home, from your living areas to your bedroom! Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored over or dipped in and out of. The key to mixing patterns without them clashing is to choose patterns of different scales — some should be wide and spread out, others should be small and close together, and others should be somewhere in between. Whether it's an antique chair or a brand new blanket, if you love it, you can make it work in your space.Don’t forget to add more masculine, edgy pieces to your scheme as it offsets the floweriness and looks far cooler and less one dimensional,’ suggests designer Abigail Ahern. A contestant on Interior Design Masters, Siobhan showcased her eccentric, confident and truly unique style and has since followed up with a fun, quirky and helpful guide to all things maximalism. Adding textured elements like rugs, ottomans or window treatments and wooden pieces will help to soften the space and absorb sound which is always good when designing a living room,' explains Luis Carmona. Photos taken by me are protected – I’m happy if you like to share these, but please link back to Jalan Interior. Decorator and vintage lover Natalie Wong used color, texture, and tons of natural-inspired patterns in her Los Angeles apartment.

A celebration of bold fashion and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and other interests such as travel can inspire your interior design choices.

When selecting textiles for a maximalist living room, the trick is to opt for contrasting colors and patterns, as pictured above, to ensure the overall look is dynamic and unexpected. Florals work well with stripes,” top designer Matthew Williamson suggests in Homes and Gardens magazine. It's so exciting to see this across the board -- from Gucci to Lilly Pulitzer at Pottery Barn," says Nixon. For some age cohorts, items purchased (think records, action figures, comic books, classic cars, vintage décor pieces) can remind them of times past," she said. In this space, white walls and sofas provide a clean, go-with-anything foundation, while wood tones and browns layer on the warmth.

Simultaneously we also had a lot of people wanting to clear out items from their home, so they started to sell," Urquhart said. The key to combining interior design styles is to look for furniture that has a similar footprint, or scale. Design your setup so that it features hues that you love—this space is filled with gold accents galore! Layering is essential when it comes to the maximalist look, and not just of textiles, though they are a crucial element.Whether you love collecting vintage china or modern ceramic bowls, it's all about displaying them in excess.