The pandemic reconnected us to our homes in unprecedented ways and the impact is evident in the global upswing in spend on residential interiors. This Maximalist Delhi Farmhouse is proof.
Photo: Atul Pratap Chauhan
Coco Chanel famously said, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” She was endorsing the less-is-more philosophy in dressing, an idea that continues to inspire. But in the world of interiors the ‘more is more’ philosophy has quietly been taking up space, once again.
And we saw it coming: whilst quiet luxury and mocha mousse were talked about, the real mood was Regencycore, the mob wife aesthetic, dopamine dressing and disruptive shades like cherry red. Whether it was Maison Margiela’s dramatic 2024 Artisanal Collection, Alessandro Michele’s much-anticipated debut at Valentino, or the viral montages inspired by Wes Anderson, the year was defined by clashing patterns, rich hues, opulent textiles, and unapologetic extravagance.
Photo: Atul Pratap Chauhan
Sachin and Neha Gupta from Beyond Designs swear by this philosophy. For Sachin, maximalism isn’t just a trend – it’s an idea of living well that has been around forever. “Before pastels dominated glossy décor magazines, modernists championed clean lines, and Scandi-chic aesthetics spread far beyond Scandinavia, the world was a stage for opulence,” he says. Think Belle Époque, Baroque, Rococo, and the Victorian era, where interiors were grand, ornate, and utterly impossible to ignore. “The Palace of Versailles, the Opéra Garnier in France and more modern marvels like the Burj Al Arab in Dubai all reflect the idea that luxury should be seen, admired, and indulged in.”
