Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa • C13

GLOBE GAZETTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 C13 00 1 KATHRYN WEBER Tribune Content Agency If one thing become a man-tra in the past 20 years of decorating, that less is more. But a new wave of thought decidedly old-fash- ioned, and it says that less is sterile and un-homey. There are those who feel that there is comfort in stu like the overfull bookshelves in your living room, the ceramic gures that adorned the tops of dressers, and the chintz and pat- terned wallpaper that gave her rooms life. Has our give-it-all-away decluttering left us with little to cherish and a home absent of hominess? Some say yes. DECOR TO THE MAX THE RETURN OF MAXIMALISM AND HOW TO INCORPORATE IT IN YOUR HOME Permission granted If grown weary of feeling the need to relieve your home of your pos- sessions or to streamline it to a point that uncomfortable, maximalism is your escape route.

Embrace your joy of color, pattern and excess so you nd your com- fort zone again. Simply put, there may be only so much white, beige or brown you can manage, and if tired of living in a white out, then pull in some color. Pile up the pillows on the sofa. Mix and match patterns to your content, but try to keep a little order by organizing some of the chaos. If you have a collec- tion, try pulling it together so that it can make a statement instead of spreading it around the house where it looks cluttered and loses impact.

Put your stu out and let it take center stage. Use juxtaposi- tion to keep it interesting. Have a stu ed moose head? no reason it go over a chintz-covered sofa next to a con- temporary leather sling chair. Maximalism If owning very little and having few pos- sessions is a relief, maximalism is not for you. Maximalism is a trend that bucks the is idea with a belief that more is more.

However, maximalism about clutter and hoarding. nding comfort in excess or repetition, such as with color or design. In the arts, maximalism cel- ebrates pattern and texture, and it has a no-holds-barred view of design. It matter that things match; exactly the point that they Put- ting together what works for you and your personal aesthetic is the key to maximalism. To a Zen decor enthusiast, the visual array is clutter, overwhelming and excess, and adds visual stress, the point at where maximal- ists feel comfortable.

Pile on the throw pillows. Bucking Zen For years, the Zen style of decor has ered a respite from the busy, hectic and over- saturated world. streamlined with scaled back possessions, clear, open spaces and muted, neutral colors with emphasis on colors and textures of nature. the absence of excess that creates a Zen-style home. And that stark absence that the maximalist notices and that makes them feel uncomfortable.

The lack of color and personal items represents a loss of connection and feels like your oating in your home the very thing the Zen style is aiming for versus being anchored rmly by color, collections and the stu of your life. Embrace your joy of color, pattern and excess so you nd your comfort zone. DREAMSTIME Anchor your decor with your favorite collections. REAL ESTATE EXTRA Call your Local Featured Realtor today! DIANA SYMONDS www.ClearLakeListings.comDiana Symonds 415 1st Ave. S.

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