Do You Know The Opposite Of Minimalism?

One of the most popular trends these days is the opposite of minimalism. It is  kitsch,  from a decorative point of view, it unleashes freedom. This is why there is a clear mastery of shapes, figures, textures, colors and, in general, exaggeration.

In fact, he is not afraid to rescue elements of Baroque art and incorporate them, in a disorderly way, into a style that brings together characteristics from different periods of the 20th century.

The opposite of minimalism, the flip side of the coin

Unlike minimalism, kitsch seeks to decorate with the following maxim: “The more loaded the better”. Try to reach your freest expression through accumulation and little or no planning.

Still, the aim of this trend is for spaces to be original. Below, we present you the main characteristics of the opposite of minimalism.

Characteristics

• Combination of several prints at the same time (usually more than two). For example: a striped design with a floral, together with a speckled design.
• Predominance of primary colors in their brightest tone. Also uses others like: bubblegum pink, apple green, turquoise blue and violet.
• You put all kinds of accessories, useless, everywhere. Anything goes! The idea is not to leave any empty space to give the feeling of abundance. Still, it is worth noting that the simple must always be enriched.
• Toys are considered accessories. So, it’s time to bring out your inner child and decorate the shelves with your toys. In this sense, decoration is as fun as any toy.

• The patchwork is quite welcome in elements such as sofas, chairs, pillows, curtains and tablecloths.
• Religious objects are added to further mark the extravagance.
• Both self-created pieces and retro or “vintage” pieces are welcome.
• Collections of all kinds favor shelves and display furniture, so it’s always a good idea to take advantage of them.

From minimalism to kitsch: keys to hit the nail on the head

If we had a sober and simple decor and want to make a transition from minimalism to the opposite of minimalism, or kitsch style , it’s important to consider only one thing: you don’t have to get rid of anything, just adapt everything. We can incorporate bold color pieces or look for a variety of designs and textures.

A very easy way to achieve first-class style is to wallpaper the walls with some extravagant pattern that adds color and presence to the room. Attention, it is not necessary to place it in an orderly way.

For example: on a wall you can place it from top to bottom, without any interruption. While on the side walls of the room you can place only halfway up and from there on, paint with some color.

It should be noted that metallic elements are not usually a proper part of this type of decoration. So, to give them more personality, resort to spray painting in bright colors and get to work!

Remember that in kitsch style you have to be original and daring to make each space have a lot of personality.

Can you leave the walls blank?

Yes of course. This option will make the accessories placed around the room stand out much more. And yes, it is necessary to try to make these accessories really curious.

Cinema sometimes does not offer visual references of this style in a very correct way, for example, in the film Me before you (Before you) the protagonist has her room decorated in super kitsch .

The floor can also be decorated! Is very. So, we can dare to add several rugs made of different synthetic materials and patterns. For example, a room might have a large Persian rug, a furry (microfiber) rug, and a smaller animal-print rug.

In short, to achieve kitschy decor, you have to take a risk. Of course, in the beginning it always costs a little, but the result will be worth it.