Maximalism Home Décor Paint Colours

Bold colours. Layered patterns. Amplified design. Explore the “more is more” ethos of maximalism home décor.

A dark purple-painted bedroom with white trim, a black and white striped headboard and pillow, and purple and white blankets. A dark purple-painted bedroom with white trim, a black and white striped headboard and pillow, and purple and white blankets.

Maximalism Home Décor Paint Colours

Bold colours. Layered patterns. Amplified design. Explore the “more is more” ethos of maximalism home décor.

We’ve got a curated selection of vivacious paint colours that synch with the “go big or go home” maximalist décor trend.

Ready to amplify your interior in line with the high-energy maximalism home décor trend?

The antithesis of minimalism, maximalist interior design is the epitome of “more is more.” From vivacious, bold colours to playful layered patterns, maximalism is rooted in personality. Read on to learn how to energize your interiors with our custom palette of maximalist paint colours.
“Maximalism is steeped in personality—it’s about finding your own personal design style and amplifying it.”

Molly Lynch, Colour & Design Expert

A red-painted living room with a white fireplace mantel, ceiling and trim, a white sofa and black sofa, classic decor and dark decorative floor.

Make Paint Choice Personal

Just like the unique nature of maximalist interior design, choosing paint colours is deeply personal.

Speak to your maximalist heart with colours that bring you joy. Layer patterns, use interesting eclectic artwork and add one-of-a-kind objet d’art to elevate envelope-pushing designs. And consider saturated paint colours, like jewel tones, to finish the look.

Here, walls painted scarlet Cochineal Red CW-330, from our maximalist colour palette, set off a bright Capitol White CW-10-painted fireplace and ceiling. Layered toile patterns, a funky armchair, and a variety of personal effects treasures make this a haven of maximalist style.
A black-painted wall and mantel with a multi-red pebble fireplace, a gold mirror and sconces, and red and white decorative items on the mantel.

Dark Neutral Paint Colours

Maximalist décor is all about drama, and nothing is more dramatic than big, bold colours. If you want to go big with colour, while keeping things livable and composed, dark neutrals offer a stable, striking solution.

Inky black with subtle undertones, moody charcoal grays, and rich brown hues are statement-making, yet still deliver a stylish, yet sustainable backdrop.

Here, the walls and fireplace mantel in Jet Black 2120-10 elegantly set off a cornucopia of colourful decorative items, while a gilded mirror and matching wall sconces break up the wall’s depth with just-right glimmer.
White painted walls with dark brown palm leaf stencils and straw hats hanging above a rattan and cloth loveseat, and a beige rug.

Paint + Stencils: Stencil It In

Feeling creative? The just-right choice of lighthearted wall stencils adds maximalist vibes to any space. Have fun with the placement and volume of stencils, and revel in their uniquely-you outcome.

Richly painted stencil graphics are as eye-catching as the most saturated paint colour. Here, depth is layered into the space with dark brown palm fronds painted in Night Horizon 2134-10.

Add three-dimensional ornamentation to elevate your stencil/paint look further. Here, straw sun hats amp up the tropical vibes against elegant Linen White OC-146 walls.


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Gray dining area featuring a rustic table with books, vases, and branches, and chair topped with white fur blanket.

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