If you are free-spirited, have your own unique personality and hate following the herd, then a Bohemian interior theme is right up your alley. Named after the Bohemian gipsy travellers from Central Europe, this décor style mixes textures, patterns and styles with scant respect for any rules. Little wonder that people who lead an unconventional life choose this way of decorating. You will find artists, designers and writers among those who favour this flamboyant, quirky and colourful design sensibility.
It’s a style that’s hard to go wrong with, as literally anything goes with anything else! Here’s how you can put together your own Boho Chic home interior.
Bohemian Materials
Bohemian personalities tend to live life large, and they love to embrace this philosophy in their homes too. Everything is embellished; frilly canopies on beds, macramé plant holders and wall hangings, floral accents on table lamps are all signature hallmarks of boho chic. Boho artists have their environmental thinking right and prefer natural sustainable materials like sisal, jute, hemp and bamboo.
Hammocks are a staple, and if you want to have a hammock right in the middle of your living room, then by all means, go for it! As we said earlier, the rule is that there are no rules.
Bohemian Colours
If you find a cozy loft that’s done up in shades of emerald, turquoise, and ruby, chances are that you have a fun-loving Bohemian designer living there. Never shy away from rich colours and patterns, and feel free to mix and match as you wish. Colours that are in trend among the free-spirited crowd are metallic, warm, and earthy shades and gleaming jewel derivatives.
You can always combine and layer colours and patterns until you get the look you desire. In fact, the more the merrier. So go ahead, and feel free to paint the ceiling fan fluorescent green, if that’s your thing.
Bohemian Furniture
You will probably never find typical Bohemian furniture in a store unless it’s a vintage shop or a secondhand thrift outlet. Choose furniture that talks to your design ideas and falls in line with your ways of living. The emphasis is on comfort and not aesthetics. Individual pieces should be carefully chosen for one reason and one reason only; and that’s because you fell in love with them!
Floor seating is a much-loved trend, with plenty of throw rugs and colourful cushions. Decadent chaise lounges, daybeds, or swing chairs are all part of a Bohemian lover’s vocabulary. Cane, wickerwork and bamboo furniture should be on the top of your list.
Bohemian Home Decor Accessories
The trick to getting this interior style right is to go with your heart and pick décor pieces that give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Think in terms of dream catchers, fairy lights and macramé craftwork. Also, be sure to pile on plenty of cushions and boldly patterned rugs, and accessorise with products that give off a happy vibe. Get the drift?
Bohemians are truly nomads at heart. You should pick up trinkets from every place you visit and showcase your collection in your home. Let your home tell the stories of your wanderlust for you.
Bohemian Plants
This décor style leans heavily toward natural and sustainable elements, and this includes plants; as many of them as you can fit in! Plant succulents in tin cans on the windowsill, grow oversized tropical palms in rattan planters, and cluster together layers of leafy plants in different levels all around the room. Choose plants that will survive an indoor life with minimal sunlight and less frequent watering.
Plants provide the connection to natural living that Bohemian gipsies love. Macrame pot holders that hold plants with cascading leaves are the way to go if you’ve run short of floor space already!
There’s one common thread that runs through Bohemian chic homes, and that’s that they are truly loved! We hope these tips will help you add Bohemian zing to your home, and express your individuality the way you would want to! For inspired ‘more is more’ ideas, connect with a HomeLane designer.
