THE GRAND COMEBACK OF ORNATE INTERIORS

Not Everyone Wants Their Home To Look Like A 17th-Century Palace, And That's The Beauty Of This New Wave Of Ornate Design—It's All About Balance. Instead Of Drowning Every Surface In Embellishments, The Key Is Curated Maximalism.

- BY ESHIKA CHOPRA

For years, the interior design world has been whispering in hushed tones, draped in shades of beige, and stripping away the “extra” in favor of clean lines and bare essentials. But guess what? The silent era of minimalism is over. The design world has just popped a bottle of the finest champagne, and it’s toasting to opulence, grandeur, and unapologetic excess. Welcome to the Design Renaissance, where ornate interiors are strutting back into our homes—gilded, glamorous, and with a wink of rebellion.

GOODBYE, WHITE WALLS. HELLO, DRAMA

For years, the mantra has been less is more. But somewhere along the way, we forgot that more is more can be just as intoxicating—especially when done right. Think Baroque extravagance, Rococo curves, and Art Deco splendor, but with a 21st-century twist. Instead of stark minimalism, designers and homeowners alike are embracing bold patterns, rich textures, and intricate detailing that tell stories rather than erase them. Gone are the lifeless, soulless, all-white interiors that looked more like a psychiatric ward than a home. Instead, we're seeing statement ceilings dripping with intricate moldings, walls adorned with tapestries or dramatic wainscoting, plush velvet and silk upholstery that beg to be touched, and gold-leafed accents that scream royalty, not restraint. It’s not about clutter. It’s about curated abundance.

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