Aspiring to a bohemian interior design aesthetic is fun because it involves creativity and individual touches to really get it right. There isn't a wrong way to do bohemian, but to get the most out of the aesthetic it has to be personal.
Go with colors and patterns that go together but don't exactly match. Find plush furniture, or second-hand even, let geometric pattern or Ottoman textiles be the star of the room, and the more colorful couch pillows the merrier.
Here are 10 home decor essentials for curating the ideal bohemian aesthetic, but don't forget to find the right one that matches your personality. The more individual and unique the better, think outside the box with your home decor.
10 Ottoman Rug
Let the Ottoman-style rug be the star of the room. It is easy to let it set the color palette of the room, and then buy accent decors such as throw pillows and art to bring the room together.
A rug is a powerful element to home decor, don't underestimate the weight it pulls to create a bohemian aesthetic. Your second rug can be made of crocheted wicker, to match other wicker items in the home as a neutralizing color decor.
9 Plush Couch
Velour is very bohemian, when you imagine Parisian bohemian with walls full of local art, a colorful rug and all in the middle the eyes go to the plush couch. Plus it can work with the rug and decor to accent a certain color.
Go bold with a dark green or turquoise, for a lighter atmosphere consider pink or coral, and a dependable color is always tan or brown for which you can dress up the rest of the room around it.
Look for affordable couches online or check out second-hand stores for the perfect bohemian vibe.
8 Colorful Couch Cushions
While the rug and the couch are color pop items that set the tone, having vibrant mix match couch cushions is the icing on the cake.
Once you know the general color scheme of the room, look for various couch cushions, don't settle for just one. Get creative with accent colors based on other aspects of the room, and don't shy away from patterns. Having patterned cushions in addition to a patterned rug is not too much, just make sure they accent each other.
7 Modern Art
Don't overdecorate the walls, but do look for some modern art pieces. Think of thin lines and popping colors. Take the time to look for local artists and buy pieces that speak to your own style and heart.
Avoid commercially made pieces from big home decor stores, it will give away your bohemian intentions.
6 Bookshelf
A bookshelf or a book wall will fit nicely into a bohemian-style room. The tricky part is less about finding the right bookshelf and more about filling it with books over time. If you are just starting your collection, try stacking the books neatly first until you need more shelving.
If reading isn't your favorite hobby, put in decor that reflects your true passions. For record collectors, display them in the living room, if you play instruments put them where you can use them. Bohemian is about being yourself and breaking conventionality.
5 Exposed Wood & Accent Painted Furniture
When picking out furniture, your easier bet is on exposed wood. It is simple, earthy and easily goes with the rest of the more dramatic pieces in the room. If you want to go a little further, find a pastel-painted piece, like pink or blue to accent the room in a matte way.
Look for second-hand pieces or take an old piece of yours and refurbish it yourself. Sanding and painting are cheap and fun to create a unique piece.
4 A Floor Pouf
Floor poufs entered the interior design world a few years ago, rising in popularity for their surprisingly diverse usage. As a picture, it can be a table for some books or decor, or remove those things and pop your feet up.
If you have guests over, it can even be used as a chair, like a bohemian bean bag.
3 Lots Of Plants
Do get lots of plants to fill your atmosphere, but don't kill them. Get a few plants at a time and learn from them. How do the plants do in certain spots concerning light and humidity? Keep a few plants alive for at least 4 or 5 seasons before committing to the grand hall of turning your living room into an indoor garden.
Be conscious that all plants have different care needs, learn to help them thrive in your bohemian vibe.
2 Creative Lighting
Get creative with the lighting, here is an opportunity to have twinkle lights or lanterns as lampshades.
Other than strings of lights and bohemian lanterns, anything goes from metal standing lamps to antique french fringe lamps. You can put a modern or antique twist on the style by getting any lamp that fits your liking, just be creative.
1 Patterns & Wicker
When in doubt do pick patterns that complement each other, and look for wicker. Wicker furniture, baskets, even wall decor, and the same goes for patterns. Don't be afraid of tapestries if used appropriately, patterned rugs, pillows and blankets.
When deciding on textures, make sure that in the end, it all complements one another.
