to co-exist in one space, designers can make it happen by finding a balance between both. Accentuating the heights of maximalism and subtly toning it down through minimalism can happen by merging the characteristics of both the design trends. A highlighted accent wall with a plethora of frames can be toned down with neutral walls on the other sides. Minimalism and maximalism is an ongoing conversation: you are either labelled a maximalist or a minimalist. But there may be room for both. In spaces, for example, we are seeing a rise in the use of maximalist aesthetics in minimalist spaces. There is a contemporary fascination with minimalism that carries on the ideals of European modernism. While it is true that minimalism creates the illusion of wide-open spaces, it has become too common in a world where people are looking to personalise everything. This is where maximalism comes in. Over the past few years, we have seen how people are incorporating big paintings Rothco- Abhishek Kathuria, Founder and Creative Director of Rosabagh APRIL 2022 |LUXEBOOK|13 like to their spaces or experiment with bold fabrics and wallpapers to add a touch of their personalities to the spaces they inhabit. The biggest shift, however, has been in the use of sculptural furniture as a statement piece that is both functional and a piece of art. Looking at this from a pure material perspective, one can see a coexistence of both trends. The minimalist design expression descends from late 19th-century and early 20th-century European modernists who championed an industrial aesthetic with no decoration. There are several modern artists that are challenging the notion of how we use industrial materials and shape it into pieces of art that move away from the traditional geometric shapes of minimalism. This is precisely what we do at White Domus.We do not like labels,so we do not consider ourselves one or the other, but what is central to our work is to explore the limits of the industrial stainless steel, and shape it into seemingly impossible textures and shapes to create one-of-a-kind pieces that are the focal point of any space. Organised chaos While maximalist design is all about embracing excess and creating an energetic and visually rich space, it is important to strike a balance so that the space does not become overwhelming. Beyond Designs Rosabagh 12|LUXEBOOK|APRIL 2022
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