20. Maximalist Eclectic Curio
For those who believe more is more, maximalist shelving transforms your kitchen into a personal cabinet of curiosities filled with color, pattern, and treasured memories.
How to Style It
- Layered Collections: Pack the shelves tightly with mismatched vintage plates, colorful glassware, cookbooks, and quirky souvenirs.
- Mixed Patterns: Combine Moroccan tiles, gingham linens, and striped ceramics without fear of clashing.
- Whimsical Objects: Intersperse small brass animal figurines, vintage clocks, and quirky salt-and-shaker sets among your dishware.
Tips and Variations
- Paint the back wall of your open shelving a rich jewel tone like emerald green or sapphire blue to unify the chaotic display.
- Rotate items seasonally to keep the curio collection dynamic and endlessly fascinating.
