Maximalism is now a trend in interior designing that involves the use of brighter colors, elaborate patterns, and rich textures to design a room that is as eye-popping as it can get. Sleek bathrooms do not have any extraneous decor items but are instead packed with numerous details that provide a sense of opulence. Although this style may appear gaudy, when properly implemented, a maximalist bathroom can be warm and homely.

Choosing a Color Palette

The bathroom of any maximalist home should include a selection of vibrant, intense colors that elicit cheerfulness and enthusiasm.

Some classic maximalist color combinations include:

– Rich purplish reds and greenish blue.

– It resembled a navy blue suit with brass and pink trimming.

– Some of the chosen interior color options were Marsala and teal with gold touches.

– Rich hues of sapphire blue, amethyst purple and ruby red

Although using patterns is welcome, be sure to use colors with proper combinations. Decide on the primary hue and put the other colors as secondary and tertiary options. For instance, paint the walls in a deep navy color, and then add red and pink through towels, rugs, flowers, or anything.

Selecting Fixtures and Materials

When selecting these materials, ensure you look for aesthetics by incorporating metal, natural stone, shiny tile, and luxurious fabrics.

Some specific ideas include:

– A marble tiling floor with a stone and metal mosaic design added to it

– Hammered copper sink basin with a satin finish

– A bathtub made of stone resin

– Quartz countertop with brass finish

– Soft touch stools with velvet surface or a chaise lounge chair.

For fixtures, choose pieces that are architectural statements with complex shapes. Contemporary maximalism is all about irregularity and roughness, so furniture with an ‘imperfect’ handmade appearance looks stunning.

Layering in Lavish Textures

Glamorous bathrooms are about textures that stand out and can firmly plant the living room in the realm of opulence.

Excellent textural combinations include:

– Stone tile floors with a shag bath rug.

– Soft, fluffy towels beside sophisticated quartz gleaming countertops.

– A rattan étagère filled with glass bottles and colorful ceramic vases

– The gauzy drapes falling on a marble bathtub

Ideally, you should have four or five distinct textures within your scheme. The level of variance also has to be high in order to pay attention to the visual aspect of the design.

Bold Print and Patterns

However, when it comes to prints, it is not advised to overcrowd spaces, and this is where placing dynamic prints comes into play for the maximalist style.

Some ideas:

– A collection of Persian area rugs from the older times.

– Black and white prints on the wallpaper

– A shower curtain with a William Morris-style floral pattern

– Stripes on toss pillows and dots on the towels

Hang the large scale prints on the vertical planes, while solids and other small designs should be used on different planes to avoid competition. If you intend to wear several strong-printed garments, it is advisable to ensure that they have the same hue.

Incorporating Greenery and Flowers

Greenery is the epitome of maximalism, bringing the freshness of live plants into bathroom designs.

Go for statement-making tropical like:

– Huge monstera leaves

– Paradise spiky bird of paradise flowers

– Cascading English ivy

– Towering bamboo

Try having a few pots with plants in the bathroom, grouping the pots against the walls so that they create scenes. Place glass vases of a plain design filled with flowers on counters or shelves to make the environment as natural as possible. The living tones of green in maximalism complement each other because the latter has a very high level of visual stimulation. 

Displaying Collections and Curiosities

No maximalist bath can be without several exclusive collections and one or another discovery.

Display:

– Vintage perfume bottles

– Ornate candlesticks

– Heaps of ornamental books

– Bowls of sea glass and shells

– Cotton balls inside glass apothecary jars

Organize groups together with height, color, and texture contrasts in order to display the collected pieces. Collections make relations between spaces with individual notes.

Balancing between Lighting and Orientation

Since there is a lot of visual information in such an interior design, lighting must be carefully integrated.

Rely on:

– Chandeliers and sconces.

– Under cabinet lighting 

– Recessed ceiling lamps

– Soft flickering light of candelabras, which resembled chandeliers 

Ensure that the lighting is provided with dimmers so that its intensity can be altered depending on the prevailing circumstances. Dim the general lighting and increase the intensity of the task lighting in order to create contrast.

If done in moderation and with the understanding of the maximalist trend, colors, textures, and prints can be used to create a luxurious and comfortable bathroom that reflects your personality. Maximalism is an opportunity to take some risks in terms of design, so do not be too shy to break some design rules while adding the layers of beauty and abundance.