The 2025 Cleveland Home Issue: Are You a Minimalist or Maximalist?
Perhaps you like intentional clutter. Or, you might prefer sleek, clean airiness. Maybe you’re not sure. To help you pick your side, we compiled a crash course on two of the most opposite, yet palatable, aesthetics in the world of interior design. Edited By Julia Lombardo
by Julia Lombardo , Lynne Thompson , Kristen Hampshire | Feb. 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Megann Galehouse, Jeani Brechbill, Sharon Hughes, Courtesy Stephanie Boyer, Courtesy Ducy Design, Courtesy Little Louvre Gallery, Courtesy Hedges, Courtesy Laura of Pembroke, Courtesy Surroundings Home Decor, Courtesy Tart Boutique, Courtesy W Home Collection, Courtesy Wild Iris Home
Minimalism
A Chagrin Valley Home’s Minimalist Design Romanticizes Living With Less
A minimalist approach makes this Chagrin Valley farmhouse both functional and beautiful. Read More >>
Westlake Designer Kristen Hennie Helps Decide if Minimalism is For You
Kristen Hennie of Ducy Design answers the who, what, where and why of minimalism. Read More >>
4 Home Decor Staples For Cleveland Minimalists
Shop local minimalist decor that turns everyday favorites into the missing pieces of your design. Read More >>
Maximalism
This Chardon Home is a Maximalist Statement Piece
Acclaimed photographer, author and producer Brad Walsh’s maximalist home is “perpetual spring,” brightening the East Side landscape. Read More >>
Stephanie Boyer combines her career of staging homes with her own knack for maximalism for tips on how to go big — frugally. Read More >>
These 3 Products From Cleveland Boutiques Bring Maximalism Into Your Home
Keep your maximalist style close to home, and easily add color, texture and artistic touches to your space with these local treasures. Read More >>
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Julia Lombardo
Julia Lombardo is the editor of Cleveland Magazine’s home and style section and contributes to coverage of arts, culture and dining. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2023 with an English degree. As both a journalist and poet, she is inspired by stories with creative flair. When she puts down the pen, she enjoys going to concerts, ranking coffee shops and walking aimlessly through wooded trails.
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