{"id":425242684,"date":"2026-10-08T23:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karoistanbul.com\/from-minimalism-to-maximalism\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T23:25:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:25:33","slug":"from-minimalism-to-maximalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karoistanbul.com\/en\/from-minimalism-to-maximalism\/","title":{"rendered":"Materials and Surfaces in the Transition from Minimalism to Maximalism"},"content":{"rendered":"

The \u201cless is more\u201d motto that has surrounded us in recent years, along with those pristine, snow-white spaces, is slowly losing its appeal. We may have spent 2025 embracing \u201cwarm minimalism\u201d\u2014a calmer aesthetic dominated by earth tones\u2014but 2026 is shaping up to be the year of bold, character-filled spaces that completely break the rules. Research in the world of interior design confirms this: 39% of designers cite maximalism, while 38% point to the eclectic style as the main trend for the coming period. <\/span><\/p>\n

So what happened that suddenly led us to move from such simple lives to colorful, multi-layered homes?<\/span><\/p>\n

Sterile Environment Fatigue and the Search for “Dopamine” at Home<\/b><\/h2>\n

The answer is actually very human: We\u2019ve grown tired of it. Those overly sterile, featureless homes\u2014which began with the pandemic and persisted for years, looking as if they\u2019d jumped right out of a catalog\u2014gradually began to feel less like living spaces and more like emotionless exhibition halls. We\u2019ve stopped hiding our own memories, the objects we\u2019ve collected and cherished, and the colors we love. <\/span><\/p>\n

It was right during this process that <\/span>Dopamine D\u00e9cor<\/span><\/i> entered our lives. It\u2019s a decorating philosophy that brightens our spirits the moment we walk in, makes us feel good, and triggers our happiness hormones. This isn\u2019t the overwhelming clutter that comes to mind when people hear the terms \u201cmaximalism\u201d or \u201ceclecticism.\u201d It\u2019s a layered design language where elements from different eras, seemingly contrasting textures, and bold colors are layered on top of one another with a certain balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Holds a Maximalist Space Together: Richness of Surface<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you want to capture a maximalist vibe, simply painting the wall a bold color or throwing in a few colorful throw pillows isn\u2019t enough. The true character of a space lies in the surfaces that catch the eye and that you touch. <\/span><\/p>\n

Mass-produced, uniform, identical finishing materials are completely at odds with the spirit of this style. Because it\u2019s a maximalist space; <\/span><\/p>\n