More More More: Making Maximalism Work in Your Home and Life

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I’m taken on a tour of a couple of the LLB-designed rooms not currently occupied, and they’re a delight – each with its own personality, reflecting that of the Arts and Crafts great it’s dedicated to. All include some of the original sketches and early plans for the rooms so you can see Laurence’s thought processes, and everything you see has been designed specifically for the room, from the book spines behind the bed in ‘May Morris’ (created by Laurence’s son-in-law Dan), to the golden sunflower-strewn wallcoverings in ‘Oscar’, and the exotic bird-inhabited piped cushions in ‘Walter’. It really does feel as if I should’ve been a living David Copperfield, but actually that wasn’t the truth at all,” says Llewelyn-Bowen. He recalls feeling guilt for not feeling sadder about his father’s death. I’m very moved by people’s faith,’ he says, ‘it’s a beautiful thing. I also get very moved by the historical accretion of faith. Our churches which are so very old and so very beautiful were created by generations of people – there were no short-cuts – and then their descendants went there and sang, worshipped and read poetry. That moves the hell out of me. I don’t need God in that; the people are more than enough.’ He describes his childhood as wonderfully suburban. “All my memories look as though they are hand-painted illustrations from a Ladybird book,” he says. “My father had a hat and a bow tie, and my mother wore gloves. It was very much of its time. It seemed to slide very implacably through the 70s without actually engaging with any of that excitement.” Laurence's new book rides on the crest of a maximalism wave that is currently flooding the interiors world, creating unique homes across the land, some of which are likely to be featured in Laurence's new and up-coming Channel 4 show Outrageous Homes with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is as ever a proud champion of vibrant and vivacious design. His Fine Art collection exudes glamour and maximalist flair. Drawing from Tropical Art Deco influences, these exclusive designs are quintessential LLB with unique and flamboyant flourishes. But red had to get in there somewhere though it has apparently now been changed to tone it down (Image: Channel 4) In 2019, he appeared in a comedic advertising campaign for online bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing in the UK. [30]The idea was to revivify the Arts and Crafts movement, as it existed from 1880 to 1930, but for a completely new millennia. ‘It’s such an indelible part of the British aesthetic psyche,’ he says, ‘I think it can and should be used to lead into a completely new way of decorating.’

We are delighted to have worked with Laurence on this new and exclusive collection of wallpapers. Bringing together his passion for design with his elegant artwork to create an original collection of patterns, brimming with enthusiasm and humour! Laurence standing in his panelled hallway More More More by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Tell us about your favourite memory at homeI've always felt there's a tremendous strain of independence in the Irish home. I remember launching my wallpaper collection in Ireland about 1999. Whereas everywhere else was stopping wallpapering and painting their walls grey, Ireland loved it." Laurence and Hermione have an incredibly close relationship, and he played a large role in her wedding, which took place earlier this year.

In 2017, he joined Australia's Seven Network reality renovation series House Rules as a new judge. [15] [16] More More More is overflowing with Laurence’s signature style, exuberance and a lifetime’s experience in lavish living and take-no-prisoners individuality. Part narrative treatise, part visual celebration of Maximalism through the ages, it is rich in history, anecdotes and quite a few rules, most of which are to be broken!. Having spent his entire career encouraging people to reject decorative modesty, he will not only inform the reader how to embrace Maximalism in their home, but promises to change how they live within it.

With this book, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will not only explain how to adopt maximalism in the home, but promises to change your outlook on living happily in it. Structured within a complete timeline of maximalism, there’s something for everyone to love!