You might be a maximalist if:

• You love mixing patterns, textures, and colors

• You collect books, art, and vintage treasures

• Empty walls make you uncomfortable

Tips to lean into it:

• Embrace color and pattern, but connect them with a unifying theme

• Group collections in a way that feels curated, not chaotic

• Use shelving, gallery walls, or vignettes to tell a visual story

• Don’t be afraid to go bold with scale (large art, dramatic furniture)

Finding the Balance: Curated Meets Cozy
Here’s the magic zone: you can love open space and personal touches. The trick is knowing where to edit and where to express.

Tips for blending both styles:

• Try “curated clutter”: group objects in odd numbers, vary height, but limit the overall number of pieces

• Keep your base minimalist (walls, furniture) and layer in color or texture with art, textiles, and accents

• Choose one or two “maxi” moments in each room—a statement rug, an art wall, or bold curtains—then balance with simpler surroundings

• Use storage stylishly—woven baskets, vintage trunks, or floating shelves to hide or show what you love