Maxim Ideas, Tips & Guides

Andy Lyons

Fall is sort of the pre-game of the holiday decor season. Shifting your home's accessories a bit for the chillier months can help you create a relaxing and inviting space to unwind in the evenings.

There's a perpetual flip-flopping of trends when it comes to interior design, and there are two styles in particular that always seem to be playing a popularity tug of war: minimalism and maximalism.

Living in an apartment doesn't have to feel stifling, so long as you have a few space-saving tricks up your sleeve.

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Minimalism is all about removing clutter from your space and simplifying your life. This design concept focuses on clean lines and open space verses clutter. While minimalism is all about light and airy spaces, maximalism is all about adding vibrancy and boldness to your space.

Floral prints are everywhere this summer, much to interior designers' delight.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Kelsey Hansen

While there is plenty of design inspiration to be found for decorating your backyard and outfitting your front porch, it seems one outdoor area is often ignored—we’re talking about your deck.

If you’re short on space, you often have to get creative with your layout. In the kitchen of a small apartment, an island might not fit or feel the most practical. However, many designers and decor influencers have opted for a different choice: modular kitchen islands. 

Maximizing leftovers not only saves you time in the kitchen but also saves you money on your grocery bill and reduces food waste. By utilizing your leftovers to make a new meal, you can get the most bang for your buck and turn a previously used ingredient into a new menu item – this keeps our weekly dinner menu exciting and fresh. It is estimated that the average American throws away roughly $1500 worth of food each year, either through spoilage or uneaten leftovers. With the cost of groceries steadily rising and the average monthly cost of groceries exceeding $1000, it is important that we think creatively about ways to use what we have. By transforming your leftovers, you will make your wallet much happier.

It's time to start making the most of your living room, no matter how small it is in size. Here, interior designers share the top six mistakes that people make when it comes to laying out and decorating a small living room.

Having feeders for your birds is beneficial for everyone involved. You get to watch a vast array of magnificent bird species visit your backyard, and they receive a valuable food source that will provide them will energy to keep our ecosystems healthy and beautiful. To maximize the amount of visits from birds, there are certain places and positions to put your feeders that will entice them to come. While being able to view the birds is important, there are other necessities to be considered in order to keep the birds protected. Keep reading to find the perfect spot in your yard or garden for a bird population to flourish.

In an ideal world, storage space would be unlimited. Or, better yet, in a truly perfect world, extra space would appear the moment you realize you need more of it.

Stunning florals are synonymous with springtime, and chances are, every social channel you're scrolling through is bursting with beautiful blooms. 

My wife and I are both avid gardeners, but we typically only find time to sit and enjoy the landscape at dusk or after sunset. To maximize the evening appeal of our landscape, we have incorporated many plants that provide visual interest and scent as night sets in. If you’ve considered creating a moon garden for evening relaxation, I’ve compiled a few ideas to get your design wheels turning.

Modern farmhouse blends iconic and traditional farmhouse aesthetics with contemporary elements. The interior design style requires the right combination of historic farmhouse charm, like shiplap doors or open shelving, with modern-day elements like sleek metal finishes.

IKEA is a home goods retailer that knows how to help people revamp their spaces. There’s pretty much no aesthetic that IKEA pieces can’t create, and the retailer has been significantly expanding their stock (and lowering their prices) over the past year. Their latest collection was announced on February 28th, with IKEA preparing to officially release it in April.

Photo: Kaitlin Green; Design: Emily Henderson

The Wandering Jew plant, known for its vibrant foliage and easy care, offers numerous possibilities for indoor display. To maximize its aesthetic impact, here are the different ways to grow it!

When it comes to interior design, there are certain topics that people get passionate—and even polarized—about: maximalism versus minimalism, carpet versus hardwood floors, and of course, open-concept versus closed-concept layouts.

There’s something fulfilling about having a dedicated space where you can get absorbed in your passion projects and mute the rest of the world. Yet, many of us refrain from starting a hobby because we think we don’t have room to do so. Not anymore.

Pruning peppers is easy to do, and it has many benefits for keeping your plants healthy, and maximizing their yields.