More Is More Decor - A Handbook For Maximalists: Banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window

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We love our homes even more when we are surrounded by the things we love. Maximalism means more of everything; that means more of your favorite colors, fabrics and accessories. To keep your decor from looking too random, find a few common colors or patterns to repeat through the room. There is a fine line between your decor being an “everything bagel” and a platter of colorful pastries. We love maximalism design for its lush colors and the “you can’t mess this up” style it delivers. Decorating trends kept minimalism strong for many years, until the idea of Hygge and the comfort lifestyle swept in. Decorating for comfort meant filling our homes with things we love. Maximalism means enveloping our homes with even more of those things. This style isn’t messy or random — you can’t achieve the look simply by filling your space with decor. You don’t have to commit 100 percent to maximalism, but you can borrow the best of the trend to transform your space. Maximalism: the basics

With Siobhan's guidance you'll find the confidence to experiment and be bolder with your style. It's time to banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window. Our homes should reflect our personalities. It’s so important to decorate with your heart; be brave and be bold. I always say if you love it then it can’t be wrong! Add a splash of colour

What is maximalist decor?

This first-of-its-kind interiors handbook encourages you to think about the colours, textures, patterns and prints that bring happiness into your life, then shows you some clever ways to work these elements into your home decor. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find the confidence to experiment, be bolder with your style and curate a space that fills you with joy. It's time to banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window. Maximalism could be the perfect decorating style for you if you love happy colors and patterns. To create a cheerful maximalist room, warm color palettes with flowery patterns are a must-have. You can incorporate other decorating styles in your maximalist room, as this style fits beautifully with boho, English country and other happy looks. Lighting is a great way to add personality into your room. I like to have a selection of table lamps, floor lamps and task lighting in a room. I’m also partial to a candle or two to create a really lovely ambience.

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 can inspire your interior design choices. 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. Maximalism provokes so many questions. Such as, can you really function in this space? Who lives here? And, will people think I’m a hoarder?

Finding your style

I display it in little trinket dishes around my dressing room and it nudges me to remember to wear it, too. I would describe my style as colourful, playful maximalism. I take the ‘more is more’ approach to most things in life and especially when it comes to interior design.