In each installment of our series Decor Decisions, an interior designer helps us choose art for a certain style of home, from minimalism to art deco, industrial to mid-century modern and beyond. (See the playlist curated specially for maximalist homes, or browse our other installments.)

Contrary to popular belief, minimalism is not for everyone. While some people gravitate toward a muted color palette, sleek lines, and scarce details, many dream of a room that’s as bold as the lives they lead. And over the past few years maximalism has made a comeback, slowly making its way to becoming the design style du jour.

“The pendulum is swinging back,” explains interior designer Bailey Austin. “We are constantly reacting to trends in design. Before, everyone was getting rid of everything and buying all new items with zero reference to history. But now we’re swinging back the other direction.”

As the antithesis of minimalism, maximalism favors all things bold: bright colors, clashing patterns, and enough texture to turn a space into a multi-sensory wonderland. Though the style encourages maximalist dwellers to throw out the design rulebook and create an environment with personality, it begs the question: how do you select your art?

A piece that’s too simple will feel unconnected to the rest of the space, while one just as bold as the rest of the room can veer toward kitschy territory. They say opposites attract, and according to Austin, that’s exactly how to find art for a maximalist home. “Leave a little room to breathe,” she recommends. “If the decor is really loud, let the art be simple and vice versa.”

Maximalism is not a one-size-fits-all design style, so it’s important to consider how you decorated your room before choosing art. “If the space is very detailed select a more restrained piece of art to add some balance to the overall composition of the room,” Austin says. Lee Krasner’s Composition (1949) features dollops of color throughout, but it’s an anchoring, relatively diffuse work.

Or perhaps your take on maximalism has a modern edge, which is when Austin recommends a piece of art with a lot of texture or color—or both. Between the jewel-toned color palette and haphazard brushstrokes, Allen Tucker’s Along the Coast (1913) jumps right off the wall.

Another way to bring some balance to a maximalist space is by being strategic about the featured works’ color palettes. Introducing a brand new hue in your art commands attention, which runs the risk of being more of an eyesore than an elevated statement. The Blues’ Horn by Jazzberry Blue, for example, features a strictly orange and brown palette. It’s colorful yet controlled, adding some decorum to a busy room.

One of the most appealing things about maximalism design is that any room, wall, or space is a direct reflection of your personality—and your art should be no different. In fact, it’s a great opportunity to highlight your quirk with out-of-the-box pieces. Lively works like Kelly Gilleran’s Wonder Women and Hanging in the Air by db Waterman are a far cry from Rembrandt, yet they exude a fun, personal energy—not to mention that they can double as a conversation starter.

Indeed, maximalism usually places an emphasis on access; the style’s core belief is that more truly is more. However, Austin argues that it often pays off to go back to the basics. “Landscapes and other natural settings are always a favorite of mine,” she explains. “I love bringing nature into a space in all ways possible.” NASA’s shot of St. Anthony’s Monastery in Egypt and Rebecca Campbell’s The Plantation are both great, organic channels to a stimulating room.

The only question that remains is where you should place your art. While living rooms and hallways are plausible options, unexpected areas like the kitchen or powder room can offer a breath of fresh air. And when it comes to how many pieces of art you should hang in one room, more is merrier.

“Not everyone can afford large pieces of art. Putting other works around your Canvas will create the perfect gallery wall effect. See it as an opportunity to blend all the things you love!”

After all, that is the maximalist way.