24 Home Decor Buys That Nail the Bold Yet Controlled Nature of Quiet Maximalism

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Quiet maximalism might seem like an oxymoron in interior design. Quiet, on one hand, implies a soft, reserved, and refined design style. Maximalism, on the other, suggests a bold, busy, and borderline chaotic scheme.

That said, there's a way to bring the two together tastefully, and this 100-year-old Dallas home remodeled by interior designer Ashley Avrea Cathey that we recently toured is a prime example. The home features all of the necessary elements of a quietly maximalist space – clashing patterns that don't overwhelm, bold yet controlled color palettes, and a playfully mature mood. Its design scheme inspires a new wave of maximalist decor ideas that comfortably straddle the line between messy mélange and curated commotion.

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Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.