Decorating Guides
12 Extreme Interior Designs
Their over-the-top moves may prompt disbelief, but these rooms will never go unnoticed. See how their risks can work in your home
"You have to risk going too far to discover just how far you can really go.” — T.S. Eliot
When it comes to home décor, this sentiment certainly rings true. Going large scale at home can be very intimidating. However, you will never know if it will work if you don't take a risk. The benefit of making a big bold design move is that your space will thrill and amaze. The potential pitfall of going too far is that you may have to pay a little extra for demolition or an extra gallon of Kilz. At least you'll know where the line is for future reference.
Here's a look at some brazen designs; in each example one fearless big move created a room that wows.
When it comes to home décor, this sentiment certainly rings true. Going large scale at home can be very intimidating. However, you will never know if it will work if you don't take a risk. The benefit of making a big bold design move is that your space will thrill and amaze. The potential pitfall of going too far is that you may have to pay a little extra for demolition or an extra gallon of Kilz. At least you'll know where the line is for future reference.
Here's a look at some brazen designs; in each example one fearless big move created a room that wows.
An over-the-floor and up-to-the-ceiling tribal design makes using this powder room a unique experience. It even camouflages the commode. A powder room is the perfect spot for making a bold statement; it's closed off from the rest of the house and can be a fun surprise.
Diasec
Belgian artist Charline Lancel creates large-scale artwork that commands attention and makes us take a second, third and fourth look. This particular piece uses the Diasec process; the artwork is bonded to Plexiglas.
Overscale fixtures can help create rooms within an open space. This massive ring of lights hangs from the ceiling like a giant wagon wheel. Note how the large scale of the fixture helps define the lounging area within the vast, open floor plan.
Slabs of stone are no longer just for counters. These gigantic pieces have gone vertical, creating stunning walls that wow.
Another way to go large scale is to zoom in; a closeup of a sunflower is the focal point of this powder room. The fact that the walls, ceiling and floor are all covered in the same tile makes the sunflower stand out even more.
When in comes to large collections, keeping things uncluttered is all in the composition. This room displays a slew of vintage radios in an interesting yet orderly way. The streamlined shelves and spacing keep it from looking like a hodgepodge.
This wraparound wall mural is a sports enthusiast's dream. Using a black and white image as well as breaking it up into slats keeps things stylish and contemporary.
Going big is not limited to the walls. A bold rug design grabs attention in this room and becomes a work of art.
Think beyond expected proportions when you want to add excitement to a room. For example, floor-to-ceiling headboards draw the eye way up in this bedroom. Bonus: Closet storage can lie behind the headboards.
Using a child as a scale model makes this oversize door look even larger than it is, but even so, this is one tall entrance. A door this size takes full advantage of the beautiful grain patterns. It needed to be this big for the pattern to hold its own against the uniform wooden planks around the rest of the home's facade.
Giant leaves provide whimsical seating in this charming garden.
Tell us: Have you made a brazen move in your home? Please share it with us in the Comments section.
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Tell us: Have you made a brazen move in your home? Please share it with us in the Comments section.
More:
Design Leaps of Faith
Make a Big Statement with Oversized Art
Bright Light, Big Lantern