1. LAYERISM IS THE NEW MAXIMALISM
Maximalism is the intentional mix of multiple patterns and colors where every surface and all furniture is a kaleidoscope and a visual feast.
2. HOW I INTRODUCE LAYERISM
In this living room, we added a bold floral wallpaper to the ceiling while pairing a second wallpaper with a white base and a soft geometric pattern. This way, we have a subtle pattern and not plain white walls, and this foundation allows the ceiling to be the star of this room without dominating or over-saturating the space.
3. VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE
A tenet of my design is a deep-rooted belief that each room should be a different experience. There is a conscious choice to avoid matching the color schemes of each space to one central palette or theme. Although I am careful to weave a small thread between adjacent areas to create an inherent flow. Our palettes gradually evolve; you start with one color and try it out with others, and through the process, you show your clients how colors relate to one another.
4. WHEN IS THERE TOO MUCH CONTRAST?
The human eye is naturally attracted to a sharp contrast. If we painted the trim and wood paneling in the family room a soft neutral, then applied the same geometric wallpaper, all you would notice would be this contrast which would distract from the room as a whole.
WHAT IS LAYERISM IN INTERIOR DESIGN?
Layerism is a term that has long been applied to art and more recently to the combining of analog and digital work. In interior design, it can be used to describe work that includes not just layers of color and pattern and texture, but also of objects with an emotional meaning, and with pieces that are symbolic to the homeowners.