Bohemian Style Décor

Learning your personal tastes is essential for curating the perfect interior design but if you can’t quite narrow it down then perhaps your style is a little bohemian. Bohemian, or boho, is focused around an unconventional and eclectic aesthetic. Bohemian interior design therefore is a free-spirited approach to styling, embracing colours, textures and patterns. Its general approach is one of ‘thoughtful maximalism’, homing in on objects that are meaningful, personal and highly decorative. There are no ‘rules’ when it comes to bohemian interior design, however there are some key considerations to hone your aesthetic.

1. Play with texture, like all spaces you need a variety of textures to create depth and interest. The balance here is between hard and soft.
2. An earthy palette works best, a boho look is very natural, mother earth inspired so grounding colours will create a harmony with nature.
3. Pattern is essential, whether it’s through a decorative rug or a tile, it can contrast or blend with your colour scheme, but a rustic pattern will always feel at home here.
4. Blend old with new, vintage and antique furniture help bring a worldliness to this aesthetic, you might have picked something up on your travels or simply at your local antique store (no one will ever know!)
   
   
5. Mood lighting, boho is all about nature and comfort so atmospheric lighting is essential, whether it’s a salt lamp or a table lamp, keep it simple and warm.

Boho living room ideas

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 Just in these four boho living room ideas alone you can see the scope of tailoring the look to your taste. Whether it be colourful and natural, neutral and textured, heritage and bold or heavily themed like this last nautical look. There are certain characteristics that they all have, such as low seating, bold artwork and natural foliage but each one has a unique essence that suits the property and the owner. The use of pattern is clear with tonal colour stripes vs traditional Persian rugs and nautical stripes vs natural weaves like rattan. In a living room, build your scheme around a solid foundation, wood effect flooring is your best option as it taps into the natural feel and then you can layer whatever look you like on top. We’d suggest a traditional looking grain like Elevo Oak as this colour and texture will suit a variety of looks so you can change or evolve your scheme over time.

In a boho bedroom, like a living room, layering textures is key but the most important distinction in styles, we think anyway, is in the bedding. Coloured linens feel exotic, travel inspired and cosy, yet a crisp cotton has a Californian cool about it.

What’s great about a boho bedroom is that it can suit any budget, for example the IKEA hack in the top right image, it feels very contemporary and European, but the stark white has been dressed down with natural greenery, artwork and chunky cosy bedding. In the bottom left image, although still all white, it feels more American, with the soft antique wood, crisp cotton bedding and vintage quilts.

 Rattan and wicker are common materials used in the boho look, mostly because they epitomise the 1970s where this more natural aesthetic originates from. So, naturally, an ornate rattan headboard fits right into this type of scheme!

 We’d recommend going for a darker flooring to help make your bedding pop, a soft LVT will feel nicer underfoot than tiles and won’t have the associated maintenance of solid wood flooring. Pronto Ingleton is a great option as it has a less varied grain offering a consistent colour.

Boho Bedroom Ideas

In a boho bedroom, like a living room, layering textures is key but the most important distinction in styles, we think anyway, is in the bedding. Coloured linens feel exotic, travel inspired and cosy, yet a crisp cotton has a Californian cool about it. What’s great about a boho bedroom is that it can suit any budget, for example the IKEA hack in the top right image, it feels very contemporary and European, but the stark white has been dressed down with natural greenery, artwork and chunky cosy bedding. In the bottom left image, although still all white, it feels more American, with the soft antique wood, crisp cotton bedding and vintage quilts. Rattan and wicker are common materials used in the boho look, mostly because they epitomise the 1970s where this more natural aesthetic originates from. So, naturally, an ornate rattan headboard fits right into this type of scheme! We’d recommend going for a darker flooring to help make your bedding pop, a soft LVT will feel nicer underfoot than tiles and won’t have the associated maintenance of solid wood flooring. Pronto Ingleton is a great option as it has a less varied grain offering a consistent colour.

Boho Kitchen Ideas

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 Our boho décor ideas extend now into the kitchen, a room you’d usually associate with a lack of personality but it’s easier than you think to add a bohemian splash to even the most ordinary of kitchens. Tiles are your best friend in a boho inspired kitchen, whether you opt for a pattern tile or use a rustic looking tile in a playful laying pattern, the options are endless. The ideal tile here is something rustic, so the pattern shouldn’t feel too clean, and the colours should be muted. You can add in similar decorative themes such as art and rugs for added texture, just make sure everything is easily washable! Some easy style wins are to go for a darker wood kitchen, this will make your patterns pop, and for an eclectic feel opt for freestanding units so nothing feels fitted and permanent, we’d also recommend adding in some vintage pieces like a pantry cupboard. If you can’t find the right pattern then why not opt for a smaller plain tile that feels rustic, Zellica’s high shine finish and handmade looking edges look great in any laying pattern. Alternatively, go down the terracotta route with Cotto. On the floor, opt for a stone effect tile for that natural, rustic quality.

Boho Bathroom Ideas

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A colourful bathroom is certainly a statement, however the eclectic nature of the boho style means this space can pull it off as the practical side of the bathroom is quite streamlined and clinical. Tiles are the easiest way to pull in pattern and colour here, something colourful and statement like the Marrakesh tile can inform the rest of your scheme, whilst a playful pattern like PreKast can fit a variety of colour palettes and styles. If you’re looking to add colour through accessories then sticking to a neutral backdrop is a good idea, choose something streamlined like a concrete shower panel to create the perfect foundation for your design, this will offer a more minimalist, modern edge compared to the classic subway tiles and patterned floor tile combination.

Want to experiment with different bohemian style décor tile combinations? Take a pic of your own room and upload it to our online visualiser tool, Tile My Home, to play around with different tile styles.