Maximalist bathrooms: 16 great design proposals that follow this "more is more" philosophy

by Mark Bennett

March 18, 2024

Maximalist bathrooms: 16 great design proposals that follow this "more is more" philosophy
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Maximalism is an increasingly popular trend recently and is inspired by the "more is more" philosophy: furnishings lean towards excess, with bright and contrasting colors and with combinations of different materials and shapes, textures and patterns. Maximalism can be used to decorate every room in your home and the bathroom, in particular, can benefit from moving away from having (typically) an all-white, sterile decor.

Check out these 16 design proposals for a maximalist bathroom:

1. Bathing in nature

1. Bathing in nature

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The superposition of different objects and styles is a possible expression of maximalism you can use if you want to avoid using colors: fill your bathroom with accessories from different time periods and parts of the world. Add ever-green plants to finish off this "lively" look.

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2. Bright, contrasting colors

2. Bright, contrasting colors

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The red tiles contrast vibrantly with the green finishes and green door, while the rich, decorated wallpaper completes this eye-catching decor.

3. Bathroom art

3. Bathroom art

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Enrich your bathroom with wonderful works of art that can decorate the walls (or even the shower curtain). Relax, surrounded by beauty.

4. Rich and vibrant details

4. Rich and vibrant details

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Bring maximalism in small doses into your bathroom by using richly-decorated fixtures and fittings (like the ones shown here).

5. A bathroom in dark shades

5. A bathroom in dark shades

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An elegantly maximalist bathroom is shown here with its dark coloring and two-tone wallpaper. Make the room brighter and by adding a large mirror.

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6. A jungle refuge

6. A jungle refuge

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This jungle-themed wallpaper stands in stark contrast to a floor with geometric patterning, warming the overall atmosphere effortlessly.

7. Accent elements

7. Accent elements

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Express your maximalist side by using accent elements in your bathroom: how about, for example, a metal bathtub surrounded by natural elements (such as green plants)?

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8. Contrasting colors

8. Contrasting colors

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Play with contrasts on adjacent or adjoining walls, alternating with solid colors and warm, lively decorative wallpaper.

9. Tropical pink and green

9. Tropical pink and green

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Lovers of the tropical style will easily be able to express their maximalist side by using greens and pinks for furniture, bathroom fixtures and wallpaper (perhaps with a tropical forest/jungle theme).

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10. Colorful sanitary fittings and fixtures

10. Colorful sanitary fittings and fixtures

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Replace the classic and bland, white sanitary fittings and fixtures with colored versions to liven up your bathroom; brightly patterned wallpaper will complete the effect.

11. Bright colors and artwork

11. Bright colors and artwork

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Choose brightly colored accessories and pictures/paintings to transform the walls of the bathroom into an art gallery if you don't want to undertake bigger restructuring projects.

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12. Bathtub focal point

12. Bathtub focal point

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Turn your bathtub into the focal point of your bathroom by choosing to use bold colors and patterns.

13. Modern maximalism

13. Modern maximalism

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Even a modern bathroom with a simple, minimalist decor can add a note of maximalism with richly decorated wallpaper.

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14. Classic, but with character

14. Classic, but with character

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Even a classic bathroom can take on a stronger and more interesting character with a touch of color on the walls.

15. Natural maximalism

15. Natural maximalism

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Make nature the theme of your bathroom with bamboo panelling and numerous potted plants.

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16. Maximalist solid colors

16. Maximalist solid colors

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Even a plain bathroom can "become maximalist" if you choose bright colors and decorate it with artworks.

Will you "import" maximalism into your bathroom?

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