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The 10 Best Maximalist Christmas and Holiday Rooms
These rooms know that holiday decorating is just maximalism with a deadline.
The holidays are maximalism's natural habitat. While minimalists are carefully placing one sculptural branch in a vase, maximalists are hot-gluing garland to the ceiling beams and wondering if the chandelier needs more ribbon. These ten rooms understand that Christmas decorating isn't about restraint—it's about finding out exactly how much tinsel one room can hold, then adding a little more.
From tartan-wrapped parlors to jewel-toned dining rooms that sparkle like wrapped presents, these spaces prove that the best holiday decorating happens when you stop asking 'is this too much?' and start asking 'where else can I put garland?' Whether your style leans grandmillennial or Art Deco, folk-painted or leopard-print, there's a maximalist holiday mood here that will make you want to deck absolutely everything twice.
1SaveRuby · Cherry Red Kitchen
Cherry Red Kitchen Cheer
Ruby proves that Christmas isn't confined to the living room by turning her kitchen into a cherry-red celebration year-round. The checkerboard floor and striped café curtains add pattern on pattern, while red cabinets make every day feel a little bit like unwrapping presents. During the holidays, she barely has to decorate—just add a wreath and some cookie cutters and the room is already dressed for the season.
Steal this: Use red in unexpected places so your holiday decorations feel like they belong, not like guests.
2SaveBunny · Pink Bow Grandmillennial
Pink Bows and Cabbage Roses
Bunny's grandmillennial paradise runs on cabbage roses, grass-green stripes, and an impressive collection of ribbon. During the holidays, she simply adds red bows to her existing pink ones and suddenly everything looks like it was wrapped by a very enthusiastic gift-wrapper. The layered chintz and cheerful color mixing create a space that feels perpetually festive, whether it's December or July.
Steal this: Tie oversized bows on chair backs, curtain tiebacks, and cabinet knobs for instant holiday polish.
3SaveIngrid · Scandi Folk
Scandi Folk Painted Perfection
Ingrid's folk-red and cobalt hand-painted flowers bloom across crisp Nordic white like a fairytale come to life. This is Scandinavian Christmas maximalism—pattern-rich but never cluttered, colorful but grounded in tradition. Every painted surface tells a story, and during the holidays, the folk motifs feel like they were always meant to celebrate the season. It's cozy, crafted, and completely charming.
Steal this: Paint folk motifs on furniture edges or around doorframes to add festive pattern without clutter.
4SaveBritta · The Painted Folk Kitchen
The Painted Folk Kitchen
Britta painted flowers on her ceiling beams and never looked back. Red gingham, blue chairs, and copper pots create a kitchen that feels like a Scandinavian Christmas market you never want to leave. This is maximalism that feeds you—literally and aesthetically. The painted folk details make the space feel handmade and holiday-ready even before the first cookie sheet comes out of the oven.
Steal this: Paint decorative motifs on ceiling beams or cabinet interiors for surprise pops of pattern.
5SaveGina · Mob-Wife Glam
Mob-Wife Holiday Glam
Gina's leopard-and-gold aesthetic doesn't pause for the holidays—it just gets shinier. Black lacquer reflects candlelight, gold accents multiply like tinsel, and the whole room feels like a very glamorous Christmas party is about to start. This is maximalism for people who think red velvet is too subtle and prefer their holidays with a side of drama. More gold, more leopard, more everything.
Steal this: Layer gold candlesticks in varying heights for instant holiday glamour without traditional decor.
6SaveLucrezia · The Candlelit Banquet
The Candlelit Banquet Hall
Lucrezia sets a table like she's hosting the last feast before the apocalypse—crimson walls, gilt portraits, a hundred flickering candles, and figs cascading down the center. This is Baroque banquet maximalism where every meal feels like a holiday and every holiday feels like a coronation. The drama is the decoration, and the decoration is absolutely everywhere you look.
Steal this: Line your table with fresh fruit and candles instead of a traditional centerpiece for drama.
7SaveDelphine · Theatrical Jewel-Tone
Theatrical Jewel-Tone Drama
Delphine decorates like restraint is a rumor she heard once and immediately dismissed. Jewel tones pile on jewel tones, velvet snuggles up to gold, and every surface shimmers like a wrapped present. This is opulent maximalism that makes the holidays feel like opening night at the opera—dramatic, indulgent, and completely worth getting dressed up for. More is the starting point, not the destination.
Steal this: Mix jewel-tone ornaments with gold ribbon for a color palette that feels expensive and festive.
8SaveJosephine · The Ruby Fan Supper Club
The Ruby Fan Supper Club
Josephine's Art Deco dining room demands you dress for dinner even if dinner is leftovers on toast. Gold fan wallpaper climbs the walls, a burgundy ceiling adds unexpected glamour, and blush velvet chairs beg you to linger over dessert. During the holidays, this room barely needs decorating—it already looks like the most elegant party you've ever been invited to. Just add champagne.
Steal this: Paint your ceiling an unexpected deep color to make holiday lighting more dramatic and flattering.
The best holiday decorating doesn't fight your maximalist instincts—it celebrates them. Whether you're painting folk flowers on beams, draping tartan over every surface, or setting a candlelit feast that would make the Medicis jealous, these rooms prove that the holidays are just maximalism with a better soundtrack. So go ahead: deck everything, then deck it again.
FAQ
How do I decorate a maximalist room for the holidays without making it feel cluttered?
Work with your existing color story—if your room is already jewel-toned, add jewel-toned ornaments instead of traditional red and green. Choose decorations that echo patterns and colors you already love so everything feels intentional, not accidental.
Can I do maximalist holiday decorating in a small space?
Absolutely—maximalism is about layering and intention, not square footage. Focus on one or two high-impact areas like a densely decorated mantel or a dramatically set table rather than spreading decorations thin throughout the space.
How do I transition my maximalist room from everyday to holiday-ready?
Add rather than replace—layer holiday elements over your existing maximalism instead of clearing everything away. Tuck garland into existing arrangements, add festive ribbons to what's already there, and introduce holiday colors through ornaments and textiles that complement your year-round palette.