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TO THE MAX BY LIZA GRANT SMITH
SPIRIT GUIDE A master of maximalism, designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explains how to embrace exuberance in More More More: Making Maximalism Work in Your Home and Life ($25). Barnes & Noble locations (barnesandnoble.com)
SUNSHINE STATE Catch some rays with Regina Andrew’s Zon mirror ($1,375), which shines with texture and visual intrigue. Clive Daniel Home, Boca Raton (clivedaniel.com)
ON THE PROWL Graphic artist Marcello Velho created the Catwalk petite accent chair ($848) for Anthropologie. Anthropologie, Palm Beach Gardens (anthropologie.com)
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FROM BOLD COLORS TO VIBRANT PATTERNS, MORE IS MORE WITH MAXIMALISM
CHEER SQUAD For her own West Palm Beach design studio, Alexandra Naranjo of Alexandra Naranjo Designs rejected the “plain white box” aesthetic and instead chose to create a den of happiness. “I look at maximalism as a fearless use of color and an understanding of the importance of layering, exquisite finishes, and composition,” Naranjo says. “The exuberant Mind the Gap wallpaper and high-gloss emerald green finishes simply make me happy and inspire me to create that same happiness for my clients.” West Palm Beach (alexandranaranjo.com)
SIPPIN’ PRETTY Hand-finished by artisans, the Sir Madam Rialto old-fashioned glasses ($64 for set of two) will bring a dose of saturation to your china cabinet. Maison Curated, Boynton Beach (maison curated.com)
HIT THE SPOT The Safavieh Kencia lamp ($128) will impart whimsy into your too-serious decor. Capitol Lighting, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton (capitollighting.com)
COMPARE AND CONTRAST ’s Calla highReminiscent of a work of art, Von Gern Home’s gloss place mats ($240 for set of two) epitomize sleek maximalism. Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach (pioneerlinens.com)
JUNGLE OUT THERE A leaf pattern and bamboo-shaped edges make this Elk Home Puncak cabinet in bright green ($1,158) a refreshing taste of the tropics. City Mattress locations (citymattress.com) 144 PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED
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