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Minimalist vs. Maximalist Interior Design: Find the Perfect Blend for You

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Overview

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Redesign a room from your home to make it look more minimal, more maximal or the perfect blend of the two. In this class, you will learn the principles of interior design that contribute to the minimal or the maximal look, and I will teach you simple steps you can take to achieve that look.

In this class, you will learn the following:

  1. Why styles do not matter: where you will learn how the architectural styles have shifted between simplicity and complexity

  2. How simplicity and complexity contribute to what we consider beautiful

  3. How to curate your objects to make a space look beautiful despite the high number of objects

  4. How “grouping”, “families”, and “repetition” contribute to how we perceive a space

  5. How the shape of objects can influence the complexity of a space and how we feel around it

  6. How to pick colours strategically to make a space look more simple or more complex

  7. How the arrangement of objects in the space can create a sense of simplicity or complexity

At their core, Minimalists and Maximalism are nothing other than extreme simplicity and extreme complexity. And with this class, I want to teach you the tools that create simplicity and complexity in interior design.

The focus of this class is to help you detach from generic styles and marketing campaigns and empower you to create environments that suit your personal needs and desires. Throughout your life, you will swing back and forth between simplicity and complexity. You might start out as a minimalist, but as your life and family will grow, you might become a maximalist; at some point, you might want to swing towards minimalism again to go one maximalist step forward. No matter what comes, I want you to feel empowered to go up or down on the spectrum of complexity with ease.

I also want you to treat minimalism and maximalism like a buffet. You can absolutely be a minimalist that is surrounded by vivid colours and art, and you can definitely be an environmentally conscious maximalist. It doesn’t have to be either-or; it can be both and.

Who is this class for?

This course is designed for individuals passionate about home design and seeking to understand the principles of Minimalism and Maximalism in interior design. Whether you're a homeowner wanting to refresh your living space, a professional interior designer seeking to expand your knowledge base, or a student studying design and architecture, this course will provide valuable insights.

Class requirements: 

This course doesn't require any prior knowledge or experience in interior design. All you need is an interest in learning more about creating beautiful, functional spaces and a desire to apply these principles in real-life settings. It's perfect for those who appreciate design but may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of transforming their spaces, providing a roadmap to navigate between minimalistic and maximalist design principles.

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Who am I?

I’m a licensed architect with over a decade of experience in Vienna, Austria. I have a double degree in Architecture and "Building Science and Technology" and I am deeply passionate about design psychology and optimising interior design in order to create great emotional experiences for people. My goal is to design spaces that make people FEEL loved, happier, healthier, and more creative.

In my classes, you will find tips and strategies that will help you design a great home. You will learn how certain design decisions can influence your emotions and behaviour and what you can do to create a home that will make you feel happier and supported in your goals.

You can also check out my class How to Think Like an Architect

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Links to other classes

A Hygge Home: Danish Interior Design Principles for Cosiness and Comfort.

Room Fragrances. How Scents Influence your Performance, Wellbeing & Interior Design Experience.

Color Psychology. The Influence of Color on Emotions & Behavior in Architectural & Interior Design.

Decorating With Plants for Beginners.

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Why Styles Do Not Matter
  • Minimalism vs. Maximalism
  • Beauty
  • Density
  • Variety
  • Shape
  • Colour for Minimalists
  • Colour for Maximalists
  • Arrangement
  • Class Project
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Ana Marcu

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