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10 Ways to Bring a Boho Vibe to Your Living Room
Give your living space a warm, relaxed mood by introducing some cool bohemian touches
The ‘bohemian’ style works well mixed with other trends, and will instantly give your living space a chilled-out vibe. If you’re wondering how to bring the look into your own home, here are a few ideas to get you inspired.
Take it easy
Floor cushions are a great way to give a space a relaxed feel. They also offer the added bonus of providing cost-effective seating. In this bohemian living room, a couple of large patterned cushions have been placed on the wooden floor, while a few extras are scattered on the sofa.
Floor cushions are a great way to give a space a relaxed feel. They also offer the added bonus of providing cost-effective seating. In this bohemian living room, a couple of large patterned cushions have been placed on the wooden floor, while a few extras are scattered on the sofa.
Nod to the trend
Although you don’t instantly think of bohemian style when you look at this room, the rug and table give a taste of the trend. It shows you don’t need to go over the top with accessories and can work the look into your own scheme.
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Although you don’t instantly think of bohemian style when you look at this room, the rug and table give a taste of the trend. It shows you don’t need to go over the top with accessories and can work the look into your own scheme.
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Glam it up
Tap into the glamorous side of bohemia with some luxurious fabrics, metallic surfaces and jewel colours. Don’t be afraid to combine trends – take what you like from each one and you’ll be surprised how well they work together. Here, bright colours give the Persian-style rug a contemporary twist, while the gold Moroccan pouffe adds to the luxurious feel.
Tap into the glamorous side of bohemia with some luxurious fabrics, metallic surfaces and jewel colours. Don’t be afraid to combine trends – take what you like from each one and you’ll be surprised how well they work together. Here, bright colours give the Persian-style rug a contemporary twist, while the gold Moroccan pouffe adds to the luxurious feel.
Get crafty
Crocheted items are a favourite of bohemian followers, and these placemats look great as decorative pieces against the dark paint. On a larger wall, you could use a crocheted rug, or even throw one over your headboard.
Crocheted items are a favourite of bohemian followers, and these placemats look great as decorative pieces against the dark paint. On a larger wall, you could use a crocheted rug, or even throw one over your headboard.
Revel in nature
Choose raw, organic shapes and materials to get the look. In this living room, the tree trunks, unfinished woods and wall-mounted bone give the space a natural feel. For a similar effect, you could try displaying branches in a vase, or balancing one on a mantelpiece. Play around and see what works in your room.
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Choose raw, organic shapes and materials to get the look. In this living room, the tree trunks, unfinished woods and wall-mounted bone give the space a natural feel. For a similar effect, you could try displaying branches in a vase, or balancing one on a mantelpiece. Play around and see what works in your room.
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Remember your travels
South American-inspired prints give a room a colourful, bohemian feel. They evoke the exciting atmosphere of travel and will add character to your home. If you don’t want to upholster a whole piece of furniture, you could create a similar look with cushions instead.
South American-inspired prints give a room a colourful, bohemian feel. They evoke the exciting atmosphere of travel and will add character to your home. If you don’t want to upholster a whole piece of furniture, you could create a similar look with cushions instead.
Add a centrepiece
A wall-hung rug in warm tones gives this living room a bright boho feel. The owners have kept the look cohesive by choosing furniture and accessories in a similar colour scheme. As there’s a lot going on in the rest of the room, the transparent coffee table keeps the space calm and uncluttered.
A wall-hung rug in warm tones gives this living room a bright boho feel. The owners have kept the look cohesive by choosing furniture and accessories in a similar colour scheme. As there’s a lot going on in the rest of the room, the transparent coffee table keeps the space calm and uncluttered.
Layer up
One of easiest ways to achieve the bohemian look is to add an eclectic selection of objects and accessories. Layer throws and cushions over your furniture, and informally display your knick-knacks, personal treasures and art.
One of easiest ways to achieve the bohemian look is to add an eclectic selection of objects and accessories. Layer throws and cushions over your furniture, and informally display your knick-knacks, personal treasures and art.
Bring in some foliage
Plants are a good way to bring the outside in and give your space a warm, boho feel. Here, a large pot plant instantly softens the room and adds a bohemian layer to this midcentury scheme.
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Plants are a good way to bring the outside in and give your space a warm, boho feel. Here, a large pot plant instantly softens the room and adds a bohemian layer to this midcentury scheme.
Are you a fan of the bohemian look? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
The iconic peacock chair sums up the boho trend perfectly. It evokes the laid-back feel of the 1970s and is a quirky piece of furniture to add to a living room. If you have no space for a large chair like this one, you could recreate the look with a footstool or even a wicker wall hanging.