Maximalism: Bold & Expressive

Dear Reader

From early on, people start to form ideas about what they like and don’t like. This natural instinct applies to sports, music, eating habits and, of course, also to homes and décor. If you love vibrant, organized chaos you might be more of a maximalist, but if you prefer natural colour palettes and functional furniture, you’re probably more of a minimalist.

Maximalism fits so well in winter, don’t you agree? Do you like Scandinavian furniture – and a hygge atmosphere? (Like the soft throws, a candle by the bath and the burning fireplace in winter.) It’s definitely minimalist. But add to this rich colours, layers of textures plus bohemian flair – pure maximalist! Why have only one candle by the bath when you can use a grouping of small, large, white, gold and silver chandeliers?

Do you like to collect things that you love? Do you display them in your home? In doing so, you embrace your individuality and express your personality in your living spaces. Unpack them, hang them, show them to the world! Do it with passion, creativity and élan – that’s how maximalism is embodied in your space.
Maximalism and minimalism are a lot like music: Where minimalism is a single jazz instrument playing, maximalism is the whole orchestra performing zealously in harmony.
So when it comes to your home or space, you don’t have to whisper – you can sing your heart out!

Liewe Leser

Van kindsbeen af begin mens idees vorm oor waarvan jy hou of nie hou nie. Dit geld vir sport, musiek, eetgewoontes en natuurlik ook ten opsigte van huise en dekor. As jy lief is vir georganiseerde chaos wat lewend voel, is jy miskien meer maksimalisties, maar as jy natuurlike kleurpalette en funksionele meubels verkies, is jy meer van ’n minimalis.

Maksimalisme pas vir my tog so lekker by die winter in! Hou jy van Skandinawiese meubels – en van ’n hygge atmosfeer? (Soos die sagte oorgooikombers, die kers by die bad en die brandende kaggel in die winter.) Dis verseker minimalisties. Maar voeg hierby ryk kleure, tekstuur-op-tekstuur en boheemse flair – pure maksimalis! Hoekom net een kers by die bad, as jy ’n groepering van klein, groot, wit, goud en silwer kandelare kan gebruik?

Versamel jy graag goed waarvoor jy lief is? Stal jy dit uit in jou huis? Sodoende omarm jy jou individualiteit en druk jou persoonlikheid in jou lewensruimtes uit. Pak dit uit, hang dit op, wys dit vir die wêreld! Doen dit met passie, kreatiwiteit en uitdrukking – so word maksimalisme vergestalt in jou spasie.
Maksimalisme en minimalisme is baie soos musiek: Waar minimalisme ’n enkele jazz instrument is wat speel, is maksimalisme die hele orkes wat geesdriftig in harmonie optree. Wanneer dit dus kom by jou huis of ruimte, hoef jy nie te fluister nie – jy kan hartlik sing!

OUR THEME: MAXIMALISM: BOLD & EXPRESSIVE
Superlative, transcending the ordinary: that is maximalism. What’s in a name? When architecture, décor or personality traits surpass everyday uniformity and yell Unique Individual! that could be called living life to the max. Why would anyone want to do that? Because it feels good. Your happy hormones are bouncing about to their own tune. It is a sublime feeling, knowing that you have found your niche on life’s spectrum – no matter whether you lean to less or more. Just be the best you.

KEEP IN MIND:
Luke 12:25-26
“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” (The Bible – NIV.)



Gerty