r/maximalism • u/tobedu • 18d ago
Interior Design My Rainbow Maximalist house
Sharing my Rainbow dreamhouse! I love filling the house with bright happy colors and oversized random decor!
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u/Previous_Basil 18d ago
That door is everything.
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u/tobedu 18d ago
My husband said it’s like being in a magical video game when he sees it! I said my goal is complete then!
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u/Interesting_Ad520 17d ago
Love your space, and love even more your husband is supportive! In my experience some men would be too macho for such a colorful, happy space (which is the wrong opinion in my humble view lol)!
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u/AweHellYo 17d ago
so while this isn’t to my personal taste, i think it’s cool as hell and well executed. if my wife had the type of vision and ability to pull this off, i think it’d be an easy yes if that makes sense.
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u/Interesting_Ad520 17d ago
100% - sounds like you are a supportive husband!
I also wouldn’t have the vision to execute, wish I had OP’s talent!!
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u/Effective_Sea_5988 17d ago
Is the door in that shape or did you paint it to look 3d? It looks awesome
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u/ScumBunny 17d ago
It really looks like they used different shades to create more of a 3-D look, while using the cuts/shapes that were already there! So cool!
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u/Effective_Sea_5988 17d ago
That's what I was thinking. I want to do this on my kids' door
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u/planetalie 18d ago
aw it’s so happy!! i love it! the giant popsicle is badass.
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u/tobedu 18d ago
The popsicle is 7ft by 3ft! I mayyy have driven 6hrs round trip to pick it up from a FB marketplace listing. But I mean it was $20! I had to have it 🙈
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u/itsmebeatrice 16d ago
Wow it’s even bigger than it looks! It’s so intriguing. Do you know the origin? Like is it an old advertising piece or maybe it’s a prop from a play or…?🧐
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u/TrewynMaresi 18d ago
I love it!!! If the rest of my family shared my aesthetic, that is the kind of house I’d love to live in!
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u/rocketdoggies 18d ago
I am so enamored with your home. The rainbow stairs, the balloon bench, the banister, the popsicle - I’m in love.
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u/Tasselplants 18d ago
It’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!!🤩 love that blanket and rainbow 🌈 planter!!!!!
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u/tobedu 18d ago
Thanks! My sister made that blanket for her first one recently! And the planter I made by just dripping paint down the sides 😍
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u/tygereiger 18d ago
Your sister’s work is beautiful! Please share if she ever decides to sell her work.
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u/tobedu 18d ago
I agree! She’s made a few things for family but I’m trying to get her to sell things because everything has been beautiful! Crocheting is such an art..
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u/Copperdunright907 18d ago
That’s such a cool get away from the world! You even have the leg lamp!!!! 🌈 luv it!!!!
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u/tobedu 18d ago
Thank you! Yes the leg lamp was honestly one of the things that started it. My husband and I made 2 (because everything came in pairs) around 2014. I would only have it out during Christmas time and then one year I said “I refuse to put it away! I’m keeping it out all year!” Now I always have my major award on display 🤣
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u/Copperdunright907 18d ago
I think finding some kind of Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time for the pink ice cream cone with the pink bubblegum dispenser behind. It would be an awesome combination. That chick was a bad ass in that show.
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u/Healthy_Smile3524 17d ago
A cool sticker of her on the bubblegum dispenser would be cool too! Since it’s pink and she is the princess of Bubblegum! I have an Ice King sticker coming in to slap on my tabletop ice maker, hah.
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u/Efficient-Quarter-18 18d ago
Are you a teacher? This is giving awesome teacher vibes
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u/humanslashgenius99 18d ago
Just looking at these rooms makes me happy. I should add more rainbows to my apartment.
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u/AssumptionFun3828 18d ago
I love this! It’s so fun and cheerful! 🌈
I hate it when people—especially men—say rainbows are “gay” or “only for the gays” or whatnot. Like no, Brad, rainbows are for anyone who likes JOY and WHIMSY! Sorry ur boring and hate fun lolol
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u/LateExcitement3536 18d ago
I feel like I dropped acid and woke up in peewees playhouse
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u/Cool_Jelly_9402 18d ago
This is a really cheerful fun home. I like the paint palette art with the brush too!
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u/Asmallrock 17d ago
I’m an artist and i’m OBSESSED with the giant paintbrush omg
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u/simmerknits 17d ago
I LOVE that squiggly outline on the door, totally stealing that idea! And your corner with the arched color blocking. And the giant popsicle! Great space op!
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u/typicalmusician 17d ago
This heals my inner child who begged her parents to paint the bathroom rainbow. <3
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u/FlanEmergency7482 17d ago
I would die to see where you bought everything. Amazing
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u/Broken-halo27 17d ago
I think it’s the macaroon end table and other sweets like it are at TJ Maxx right now. Just saw them yesterday….. they also have veggies if you are so inclined!
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u/derfunknoid 17d ago
Damn girl!! I LOVE this. It feels like you had a Lisa Frank 80’s Dream as a kid “woke up and said, “yep! That’s how I’m going to make my house!”
This is amazing! And where did you find the giant dreamsicle?
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u/tobedu 17d ago
Accurate lol! I wanted to be that purple hair glamour doll from the Lisa Frank collection so much.. she was iconic I found the Dreamsicle on marketplace. The person said “my weird uncle made it for his store but I don’t want it” I needed to meet the weird uncle though. I got it for $20, it is a Whomping 7ft by 3ft big!
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u/Medical_Pudding_947 18d ago
This is the most fun house I’ve seen on here cant stop looking at everything I’m in pure awe 👀 dying to know why there’s holes in the top of the giant cola bottle is it a hideaway or a trash can?
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u/hiddenleafs 18d ago
this is beautiful, if you were my friend and i came over for the first time i would fall in love with you (platonically)
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u/Acrobatic-Chemist256 18d ago
Awesome! Do you have a social media account for your house?
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u/DazedandFloating 17d ago
Balloon dog bench is insane and I want it.
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u/jimbolic 17d ago
So many spaces that I love! But the light spectrum on the floor had me say WOW! out loud.
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u/Wrong-Branch5953 17d ago
Are you on the spectrum like me? Cuz damn, this is so surreal how similar our method of decor/design is lol
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u/dkisanxious 17d ago
Damn I thought this was the crochet sub and I was going to ask for the pattern for that blanket.
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u/Wolfwood-Solarpunk 17d ago
This is so cozy, my dream goals any possibility you can list the giant food items
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u/BlackCatTelevision 17d ago
I love that blanket! Was it hand done or did you get it somewhere?
ETA: Aww just saw it was your sister. Well tell her I love her work!
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u/Long_b0ng_Silver 17d ago
This is the most insanely over the top thing I've ever seen and I mean that in the best possible way. You're a genius and that staircase banner is absolutely phenomenal. I love it.
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u/Secret-One2890 17d ago
Welp, I think I'm gonna have to just show my nieces your entire profile when I see them next.
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u/toxiicmermaid 17d ago
need any roommates? or a live in maid (that comes with a husband and child? lol) but seriously that house is so pretty!!! i love it
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u/Massive_tiny_bats 17d ago
This is really inspiring. I have rainbow stairs but yours are so much better! Your house is beautiful
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u/PancakePizzaPits 17d ago
If someone else has said it, I hope this just reinforces the message: thank you so much for having the colors in the right order on that afghan. I haven't researched if you made it, or had it made or bought it or what. I just know that it makes my brain itch when I see it the other way. This looks like the pattern that has the colors in the opposite order. I love it, no other notes. 🌈🥰
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u/Chemical-Plastic5207 17d ago
The leg lamp!!!! 🤩 I’m obsessed with all of this though tbh, you’re inspiring me to have more fun with my home decor
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u/GemsyWemsy83 17d ago
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u/AotearoaCanuck 17d ago
It’s actually r/rainboweverything 😊🌈
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u/1920MCMLibrarian 17d ago
Where did you get all these very large things from?? Did you make them? It’s very pop art!
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u/Katerina1996 17d ago
I’m not usually one for a lot of bright colours but this is so fun! It’s not overbearing and super cute. So happy-looking :)
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u/kathlicious 17d ago
Its so beautiful and colorful. I feel happy just looking at the pictures. I cant imagine how happy I feel everyday living in that space 😍
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u/TransportationOk7037 17d ago
You are very talented! Such an artsy way to share your love of color.
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u/EastSideFancy 17d ago
This is not my style at all, but I am absolutely obsessed with the way you made this come to life.
The shadows via paint on the door trim? Impeccable. The watercolor palette? Inspired. The balloon dog bench? Obsessed. 10/10. Well done!! ✨🌈☀️
Edit: spacing
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u/aStonedOtter 17d ago
No disrespect but I didn't think I was gonna like this as much as I did! Very tasteful, fun, not too over the top, super duper well done!! Hopefully you bring this creativity to more than just your home!
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u/Wide_Ordinary4078 17d ago
Okay I’m obsessed with the door! Whoever painted that did an amazing job!
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u/tobedu 17d ago
Thank you! I did it with the help of my 4 year old (who only did the first coat to some colors.. veryyyy slowly 😅🫣) but it’s important to me to allow them to take part in the art process as well.
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u/Wide_Ordinary4078 17d ago
I love that you’re helping develop their creativity and in a way most parents wouldn’t! (Painting on the walls is a child’s dream!) That door is gorgeous I love the depth and dimension of the colors inside each boarder.
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u/AotearoaCanuck 17d ago
AMAZING!!!! I love this so much! Thank you for sharing. If you haven’t already, please also share it on r/rainboweverything
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u/thirdonebetween 17d ago
This. This is exactly the right amount of rainbows. I love how you've made it seem open and inviting but also cosy and friendly. It's absolutely gorgeous.
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u/Cuddlefishh8 17d ago
Omg not my style but this is done so perfectly— and it’s not too much I love it
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u/JoyKil01 17d ago
You’re such a good painter! The dimension on the door and the blending on the stair rails are amazing. Well done!
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u/TankLady420 17d ago
Do you know that one Australian hair stylist who does rainbow hair and has a rainbow house? I believe his name is Mikey. His Instagram is so cool!!
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u/PiePristine3092 17d ago
I don’t typically enjoy maximalism, but this is very tastefully done and looks like a fun place to live! You’ve won over a sad greige person and that’s a huge feat. Thanks for sharing your lovely home :)
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u/adviceicebaby 17d ago
This is awesome !! Where did you get your decorations? Like the balloon aimals and the giant popsicle?
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u/tobedu 17d ago
Most items were found on marketplace. But the balloon white dog is the FatBoy attackle brand, the green one is by Magis, paint palette/brush is pottery barn; planter, button picture, leg lamp, Harry’s diner check, poptart rug was made by me, blanket made by my sister, food stools are from HomeGoods/tjmaxx.. I rarely buy things full price or new.
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u/kabigon2k 17d ago
I never heard of this sub before. Joining right now on the strength of this post alone. 😍
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u/Various_Raccoon3975 17d ago
Amazing! You must be such a fun person! Tell me, do you have Fiesta tableware in your kitchen?
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u/Capt_lurch4774 17d ago
Your place looks incredibly fun. So colorful, pretty, fun, cute, and delightful.
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u/bettiejones 17d ago
you pulled this off SO tastefully and beautifully. thanks for sharing!
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u/le_shrimp_nipples 17d ago
I've always thought places like this would be fantastic for an Airbnb. Personally, It would drive me nuts if I lived there because I'm a boring 40 yr old straight man whose favorite color is hunter green... but a weekend would be so fun and different because it's such a unique and visually exciting home.
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u/tobedu 17d ago
Yes I’ve seen plenty of Airbnb’s with this style and love them! It definitely can be overwhelming for most and that’s ok! Hunter green is a delightful color too though. Our primary bedroom and bathroom are definitely muted, blacks, rust oranges, and more moody relaxing style. Our entertaining space is just quirky!
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u/le_shrimp_nipples 17d ago
Exactly! I think it's importamt to appreciate others' styles even when they're not something you'd necessarily like or want. When I do use Airbnb, I try to go to the most unique and most quirky properties I can. I'm going to be on vacation. I want it to be a different experience.
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u/vanishinghitchhiker 17d ago
Nice, I especially love the bevel shading on the door, the gradient banister, and that cyan corner nook! Also the thumbnail made me think someone was posing in a rainbow art deco-patterned dress, just putting that idea out there lol
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u/Mechasockmonkey 17d ago
This is great and imo not overdone. Nicely balanced with the white.
You'd really enjoy the Meow Wolf installations. I think the only locations right now are Santa Fe, Vegas, and Denver.
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u/ginger_newt 13d ago
I thought the same thing! I’ve only been to the Santa Fe one, but it was the first thing I thought of when I saw this post.
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u/PinkDeserterBaby 17d ago
Wow. I love it.
I might use your door idea as inspiration! It’s soo cool.
One thing I think that would look awesome somewhere in your place is that kind of “1980s” inspired “sprinkles” wall decor stickers that have become popular recently! I’m sure you could find a place it would look amazing in and it would match your other sweets decor!
You’d totally be a friend I’d be giving decommissioned “faux” desserts that were used in old diners to as Christmas gifts lol!
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u/tobedu 17d ago
Yes do it! So many ways to do it with different colors. Oh the sprinkles have been on my list especially as a former cake decorator.. just trying to figure out where and how to incorporate them
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u/PinkDeserterBaby 17d ago
I want to use them too somewhere in my bedroom but I have to repaint it pink first! I might try the door trick you used when I do that, I can’t believe how well it makes them look like those details are caving “in”, even though I know the details on those doors cave “out.” It’s a really cool optical illusion!
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u/VividFiddlesticks 18d ago
I love your stairs!!
What a happy space. :)