Given that Betsey Johnson is known for her whimsical, feminine, and frequently over-the-top style, we expected she would have a maximalist interior design style. However, the reality of her home is much more reserved. The fashion designer's embodies a stunning balance between minimal and maximal design that we can't get enough of.
Her playfully simple space features pared-back glossy wood floors, white walls, and a beige sofa as the neutral base. On top, a yellow-green carpet and a patterned carpet add a touch of texture. Johnson's coffee table is covered in brightly colored tchotchkes, her sofa is draped in richly patterned throws and an abundance of vibrant fresh flowers fill the corner of the space.
Looking at the space, the eye is drawn in several directions, but it never feels boring. Interior designers have taken to calling this new style 'midimalism ,' as in the 'mid' point between minimalism and maximalism. The balance of the look is turning it into one of the biggest du jour.
Jennifer Ebert, digital editor at says: 'I am seeing the midimalism trend pop up across the design space. With the accelerated trend cycle, I think people are growing fatigued by the extremes necessitated by social media, turning everything into a pre-packaged aesthetic. Thus appears a design style that is an exercise in moderation.
' A photo posted by on Jen is the Editor (Digital) of Homes & Gardens. Before starting this position, she had completed various interior design courses at KLC Design .