In the Minimalist Era we currently live in, I want to take a minute to write a tribute to Maximalism.
Thinking about maximalism brings back memories of my childhood. It reminds me of a life full of abundance, exaggeration, and opulence. It is about the importance of self-expression and the emotions invoked by exposure to colors and textures.
Hola. My name is Kasandra Tamez, and I am the sales executive here at Creative Colectivo & Company. From a young age, I have appreciated art and design, and now I can see how this has influenced my admiration for interior designers.
Maximalism in decor is not just an ebb-and-flow trend; it reflects personality, history, and heritage. In this realization, I have found that the tradition of maximalism stems from the original influencers in our lives — our family.
We all have that eccentric and unique family member with a passion for art, fashion, or history. In my case, I was lucky enough to be raised by an eccentric and unique mother. My mother’s influence left an indelible mark on not only me but also anyone who had the chance to meet her. My mother passed in December of 2021, but her story and spirit live on through not only me but every piece she ever curated. Her maximalist lifestyle made it possible for us to feel her presence daily in each piece we were bestowed. Each art piece was a reminiscence of home, each piece of clothing or jewelry was a vivid story and the furniture pieces were moments in time. Through my mother’s maximalist nature, I have revered the way a space should be designed.
My mother was more than a conventional maternal figure. She wasn’t afraid to combine bold patterns, vibrant colors, and striking accessories. This innate sense of style naturally extended to our home. From the moment you walked through the door, you were immersed in a world of eclectic and surrealistic prints, antique furniture restored with a modern touch, and a multitude of decorative objects such as porcelain vases from the Chinoiserie Era to the Italian Renaissance that revealed history lessons on their own. The sense of diversity truly made our home timeless. Each room was like a personal gallery where the maximalism reigned supreme and challenged the conventional norms of the design world.
My mother’s legacy is a constant reminder of the importance of authenticity and personal expression in all facets of life.
Maximalism celebrates visual opulence and honors individuality and the ability to transform a space into an extension of oneself. It is a living testament to how personal style can enrich our environment and allow us to live in places that reflect not just who we are but also who we want to be. Through maximalism, we honor a legacy, a boldness, and an aesthetic freedom that endures to inspire further generations.
Through the visual richness I grew up with, I find meaning in finding artists, both local and international, discovering interior design trends, and collaborating with the design team, Claudia and Venessa, on all our interior and architectural projects. Today, this allows me to infuse my life’s passion into the CC&CO Showroom, curating pieces that will allow your legacy to continue, and for that, I thank my mother, the maximalist.
