Multihyphenate Dani Dazey, a fashion-designer-turned-influencer-turned-interior-decorator, wrote The Maximalist (Abrams, 2025) to “empower even more people to be daring with their decor and express themselves to the fullest.” Throughout her debut design book, readers will discover playful textiles, bold color palettes, and patterns galore. Dazey shares her tips and tricks for curating maximalist spaces that feel fun and fresh. From her own rentals to drag performer Trixie Mattel’s Palm Springs motel to not-at-all-corporate offices, she guides readers through the signature Dazey look and explains how to explore it in their own homes. Despite what some may think, “Bright, playful design is for everyone, whether you live in a modest space or a mansion,” she says.

“People often tell me that living in a home as saturated as my own would be ‘overwhelming,’ but I can tell you that inhabiting a colorful house isn’t chaotic. To me, it’s energizing and creatively nourishing,” Dazey writes in the book’s introduction. When tasked with designing the new home of Fall Out Boy’s drummer Andy Hurley and his wife, Dazey took notes from her own residence to create a personality-packed, eclectic space.

In the cabana-meets-country kitchen, she painted the cabinets in alternating dusty pink and green shades that extend into the (formerly all-white) breakfast nook pictured here. A custom color-matched Mitchell Black wallpaper lines the ceiling and ties in the black window frames the couple chose to keep when they moved into the home. Scalloped edges on the cushions and a ruffled tablecloth add an extra layer of detail. Take a hint from Dazey and create a maximalist nook that sparks joy with these nine finds.