Maximalism is still in the spotlight when it comes to interior design trends for 2025. Between intentional clutter, castlecore, and mismatched furniture, stuff-centric decor is all the rage as people start moving away from minimalist Millennial looks and toward decorating for joy. While most design lovers are familiar with the touchstones that come with maximalist decorating trends, like gallery walls, bold colors, and riding that fine line between having too much stuff and displaying just the right amount of tchotchkes, for example, the micro trends that are popping up for this aesthetic for 2025 are still super freshand extremely playful.We reached out to two trusted designers with experience in (and a love for) maximalist design and asked them to share the top micro trends they predict for 2025 in this over-the-top aesthetic. Keep reading to see what five design shifts they're expecting to see for maximalist decorating trends in the next year.Related StoriesPattern DrenchingKEVIN MIYAZAKIDesigned by Isabel Ladd Interiors.Isabel Ladd, founder of her eponymous design firm, sees the maximalist decorating trend of pattern drenching popping off in 2025with a twist. "This micro trend has shown up in the past when the same pattern has been repeated throughout various surfaces within a room," Ladd tells House Beautiful. "But the fresh take on this trend is drenching the room in a kaleidoscope of varying patterns."Try a multitude of scales and motifs when you're experimenting with pattern drenching, as Ladd did in this bathroom, to keep the room from feeling chaotic. Juxtaposition is key, as she points out, when playing with this micro trend, so you'll want to choose a grounding pattern to coexist with your main one. "The strong geometric floor grounds the bounty of florals, large blooms coexist with petite petals, lush tropical foliage (on the shower curtain) contrasts with a structured floral (seen on the window shade)," she adds. Related StoryLayered RugsHeather TalbertDesigned by Isabel Ladd Interiors.Another repeat from the trend cycle, layered rugs are going to gain some traction in the maximalist design community for 2025. Ladd explains that while this trend has popped up in the past, today's maximalists are being much more intentional with their design decisions. "Layering geometrics with patterns, old with new, and flat textures with fluffy ones are inspiring ways to bring this micro trend to a maximalist space," she says. Related StoryLittle Borders EverywhereHeather TalbertDesigned by Isabel Ladd Interiors."You may hear 'wallpaper border' and flashback to the '90s where wallpaper borders were all the rage," Ladd says. However, love them or hate them, they are indeed back, "sans delightful little geese with delightful little bows," as she puts it. Borders can be put on a multitude of surfaces, pulling the eye from one pattern to another, one detail to another, adding a splash of surprise and delight to the space. In the corner pictured here, Ladd managed to add a wallpaper border to the ceiling and the baseboard, along with a fabric border to the rug. Mixing Architectural DetailsDouglas FriedmanDesigned by Doniphan Moore Interiors.On top of your actual maximalist decor, architectural design trends are emerging too, according to Julee Wray of Truss Interiors. "Playing with architectural elements and using multiples within a single space can offer a feeling of luxury and interest," Wray says. "Some may argue it's too much, I say, you can never have enough." Though it might be a maximalist micro trend right now, we can see this one staying for the long run. Color DrenchingKEVIN J. MIYAZAKIDesigned by Isabel Ladd Interiors.Similar to pattern drenching, color drenching is another maximalist decorating trend that is coming back with a vengeance in 2025. "Going big with the maximalist approach of color on ceilings, walls, and trim can be a commitment, but one totally worth the risk to take," Wray says. You might as well find a hue you love and stick with it, but be sure to break up the empty space with other pieces of decor where you can. Related StoryFollow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.