Maximalist Interior Design: Bold Wallpaper, Fabric & Pattern for More-Is-More Style

How to Decorate With Maximalist Wallpaper

Maximalist wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. Instead of treating walls as a neutral backdrop, maximalist interiors make them an important part of the design.

Large-scale floral and botanical wallpaper, dramatic animal and insect wallpaper, Asian and chinoiserie wallpaper, scenic designs, colorful geometrics and whimsical patterns can immediately give a room personality.

For an especially immersive look, use bold wallpaper throughout the entire room rather than limiting it to a single accent wall. Powder rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, entryways and home offices are particularly well suited to dramatic wallcoverings.

You can also take the pattern beyond the walls. Coordinating wallpaper with patterned draperies, upholstered furniture and decorative pillows creates the richly layered appearance associated with classic maximalist interiors.

Explore our complete wallpaper collection, including floral, animal, botanical, geometric, scenic, chinoiserie and decorative designs from many of the world's leading wallpaper brands.

Layer Maximalist Fabrics and Patterns

Fabric is equally important when creating a maximalist room.

Maximalist fabrics can include colorful botanical and floral fabrics, animal and insect fabrics, animal skin fabrics, stripes, checks, ikats, embroideries, velvets, geometrics and oversized decorative motifs. Mixing several patterns in one room adds depth and creates the collected appearance that defines the style.

The secret is finding a connection between them.

Start with one fabric or wallpaper you love and use it as your foundation. Pull colors from that pattern when choosing additional textiles. Varying the scale also helps — a large botanical can pair beautifully with a smaller geometric, stripe or textured solid.

Texture adds another dimension. Velvet, linen, embroidery, jacquard, silk and woven fabrics can make a pattern-rich room feel even more luxurious.

Maximalist Fabric & Wallpaper Brands

Some of the world's most celebrated textile and wallpaper houses are particularly well suited to maximalist interiors.

Collections from Old World Weavers, Clarke & Clarke, Cole & Son, Scalamandré, Brunschwig & Fils, Schumacher, Lee Jofa, Lee Jofa Modern, Kravet, Sandberg, GP & J Baker and other luxury design houses offer countless opportunities to experiment with bold color and pattern.

You can also explore our designer wallpaper collection for distinctive wallcoverings from celebrated designers, or browse our complete luxury wallpaper collection for statement-making designs from leading brands.

Shop Maximalist Wallpaper & Fabric at The WorkRoom

The WorkRoom offers an extensive selection of luxury designer wallpaper, fabric and trim for maximalist interiors and every design style in between.

Browse our complete wallpaper collection or explore all fabrics, wallpapers and trims to discover dramatic florals, colorful botanicals, animal prints, stripes, geometrics, scenic wallcoverings, chinoiserie patterns, embroidered textiles, velvets and statement designs from leading luxury brands.

Whether you're designing an unforgettable powder room, layering patterns throughout a bedroom or transforming an entire home with color, The WorkRoom is your source for designer fabrics and wallpapers that make a statement.

Because sometimes less isn't more.

More is more.