There are lots of different ways to design with intention. Here, Sara Simon unpacks her layered philosophy, while Tina Ramchandani makes the case for restraint. Maximalism  versus minimalism—let the design showdown begin.

More is More

I am a pattern-on-pattern kind of girl. I don’t believe in rules. Take this living room’s floral sofa, mismatched chairs, leopard rug and monkey coffee tables—it’s risky for many, but not for me. I believe leopard is a neutral, and that everything goes together. My whole design ethos pushes the comfort zone.