Maximalism, unapologetically
We believe
More is More.
Welcome to MAX by Design, a house where every room is a character. Some are loud, some are tender, and every one of them has a story, a palette and an opinion about your beige sofa.
Wander through the cast, borrow the colors you love, shop the pieces, then turn up your own room and find out which one is secretly your vibe.
The Cast
Meet the cast
Every room is a character with a story. Find the one that feels like you.
The Lemon-Plate Parlor
Allegra
Every wall deserves a view. Hang one if you must.
The Wax-Print Bedroom
Amara
Wear your walls. Layer your story.
The Leather-Bound Library
Atticus
A room should have opinions and a reading list.
The Black Lacquer Salon
Auggie
Darling, if it is not lacquered, why is it here?
The Bow-Tied Parlor
Beatrix
More scallops. More chintz. No apologies.
The Palm Beach Front Hall
Bitsy
First impressions should be pink and green.
The Painted Folk Kitchen
Britta
Paint the beams. Feed everyone.
The Cabbage Rose Parlor
Bunny
When in doubt, tie a bow on it.
The Leopard Boudoir
Carmela
Leopard is a neutral. Gold is a lifestyle.
The Candy-Store Parlor
Clementine
Good taste is optional. Joy is not.
The Pastel Pop Bathroom
Coco
Every bathroom deserves a soundtrack.
The Macaron Boudoir
Colette
Let them eat cake. In the salon.
The Brass Collector's Parlor
Cordelia
If it doesn't shine, it doesn't stay.
The Jewel-Box Theater
Delphine
Restraint is a rumor. Ignore it.
The Chocolate Disco Den
Donna
Every room needs a mirror ball. Every.
The Memphis Loft
Dot
Draw outside the lines. Then furnish them.
The Rodeo Den
Dusty
Every scuff is a souvenir.
The Crystal and Velvet Nook
Fern
She doesn't decorate. She builds altars.
The Menagerie Bedroom
Fifi
Collect the company you want to keep.
The Leopard and Gold Lounge
Gina
Too much gold is not a real thing.
The Vintage Pottery Room
Hazel
A collection is just a story told in multiples.
The Poet's Attic
Idris
Every room deserves a first line.
The Folk-Red Cottage
Ingrid
If you can paint it, paint a flower on it.
The Ruby Fan Supper Club
Josephine
Dress for dinner, even if dinner is toast.
The Butter Yellow Cottage
June
Paint it yellow and let the sun move in.
The Woodland Mural Room
Juniper
Always leave room for a little magic.
The Velvet Menagerie
Kelly
A little glamour, a little mischief, absolutely no snobbery.
The Palm-Print Apartment
Kiki
One accent wall can take you anywhere.
The Tropical Clash
Lola
If the walls are quiet, someone isn't trying.
The Lemon and Majolica Room
Lucia
Lunch is three hours long and so is the table.
The Candlelit Banquet
Lucrezia
Feast like it's the last good night of the century.
The Hall of Mirrors
Lulu
Reflect well on everyone.
The Thrift-Store Treasure Room
Maeve
If it is secondhand, it is first in line.
The Candlelit Salon
Magdalena
Hang it all. The wall is a love letter.
The Toile Boudoir
Margot
Tie a bow on the morning.
The Overflowing Rose Room
Marguerite
Sentiment is a design principle.
The Seashell Study
Marina
Work somewhere that smells like summer.
The Banana-Leaf Room
Marisol
When in doubt, add another palm.
The Loft Salon
Marlowe
Exposed brick is just a frame waiting for paintings.
The Mirrored-Ceiling Lounge
Mira
Why throw one party when a mirror gives you two?
The Stained-Glass Hideaway
Morgana
A room should feel like a spell you want to stay under.
The Mughal Rose Chamber
Noor
Ornament is a form of patience.
The Berry-Drenched Rental
Nora
One color, everywhere, with feeling.
The Peacock Salon
Octavia
Show your feathers.
The Art Nouveau Powder Room
Odette
No straight lines, no small ideas.
The Murano Supper Nook
Opal
Eat with your eyes first.
The Cobalt Patio
Paloma
Paint it blue. Then invite everyone.
The Welcoming Table
Pat
Keep the table set. Someone is always welcome.
The Candy-Stripe Bookworm
Pippa
Read the room. Then hang it.
The Rose and Sage Cottage
Posy
Pick the flowers. Then paint them. Then wear them.
The Mirror-Work Daybed
Rani
Print on print on print. Then add a tassel.
The Painted Bird Room
Ravi
A pattern is a promise. Keep making them.
The Gilt-Frame Gallery
Rosalind
One wall. Every frame. No gaps.
The Mirror-Ball Lounge
Roscoe
If it does not shimmer, it does not belong.
The Cherry Red Kitchen
Ruby
Add red. Then add a little more red.
The Paint-Splattered Studio
Saffron
Taste is just confidence with better lighting.
The Rainbow Kids Room
Sunny
Grow up colorful.
The Enchanted Woodland Mural
Sylvie
Paint the world you want to wake up in.
The Chocolate Corduroy Den
Theo
Brown is the new black, and it is warmer.
The Overgrown Conservatory
Thorne
Let it grow. Then let it grow more.
The Candelabra Room
Vesper
Drama is not a phase. It's a load-bearing wall.
The Emerald Lacquer
Vivienne
Shine first. Explain never.
The Storybook Nook
Willa
Read until the lamps come on.
The Painted Aviary
Wren
Set the table like the walls are watching.
The Saddle-Leather Lodge
Wyatt
Pull up a chair. Stay till the fire burns out.
The Riad Studio
Zahra
Small space, big caravan.
The Champagne Deco Lounge
Zelda
Every evening deserves an entrance.
The Confetti Terrazzo Room
Ziggy
Straight lines are a suggestion.
Your turn
Which MAX room is yours?
Upload your room and we’ll match it to the MAX personality it’s most like — plus its palette, compliments and a few things to make it even more fabulous.
Snap your room
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Find your match
Name your room (if you like) and see which MAX personality it is most like.
Punch it up a notch
Get a few fun, shoppable treats picked just for your room.