If you're a person who loves to fill your home with earthy elements, eclectic decor, and all of the plants, a bohemian styled home is right up your alley. But how do you achieve the globally inspired, cozy and dreamy goodness that you’ve probably seen all over Instagram and Pinterest? This decor guide will lay out exactly what you need to have in order to create a beautiful boho home. 

What’s Bohemian Style?

Bohemian, or boho, style is the interior design aesthetic that welcomes the use of natural materials, bright splashes of color, unique patterns, warm textures, and unconventional decor. The bohemian style is inspired by those who lead an individualistic and out of the ordinary life such as globe-trotters, writers, artists, and other free-spirited creatives alike. 

While no two boho rooms are the same, you’ll find that there are many similar features within each designed space. These features listed below will help you determine the difference between what boho style is and what it definitely is not.

Boho Style Is: 

• Calm and cozy

• Light-hearted

• A mix of textures and patterns

• Globally inspired

• Natural elements with a lot of plants!

• Neutral tones with fun pops of color

• Eclectic and unique

Boho Style Is Not:

• Sterile

• Minimalistic

• Matching decor

• Only neutral colors

How to Decorate with a Boho Style

To achieve your Pinterest worthy bohemian room, you’ll want to start with a good foundation- the furniture! The pieces that you choose to furnish your room with will help set the tone for an approachable and cozy boho look! 

Boho Furniture Tips

1. Unique Items: Search for eclectic and inviting furniture that you wouldn’t normally find in a typical store. Scour flea markets, local vintage shops, and second-hand stores to find unique pieces to complete your space.

2. Neutral Base Colors: Use furniture with earthy or saturated tones to help ground the space. When using wood, opt in for lighter stains to give your room the bright and airy look. Avoid using lots of dark colors. A few dark items will help balance a room, but too many can make a room feel dreary and less inviting. 

3. Rugs:  Add vintage rugs to your floor to create an inviting space for your company to hang out on. Try piecing multiple rugs together to cover one large area or layer a small colorful rug on top of a larger neutrally textured rug. 

4. Low Level Seating: Use low level seating such as morrocan inspired poufs, leather ottomans, and large floor pillows to achieve a cozy and comfortable vibe that will make you want to stay awhile.

Boho Decor Tips

Now for the fun part- decorations! It’s all about the details when nailing the bohemian look. Boho style is a beautiful mix of patterns, textures, and eclectic decor. If the thought of using multiple patterns is a little daunting, try picking a color palette for your space and go from there! Find things that speak to you and compliment your palette. These decor pieces listed below are staples when creating a bohemian atmosphere. 

• Macrame items

• Woven baskets

• Vintage/Morrocan rugs

• Textured pillows 

• A bright pop of color

• Multiple sources of light such as lamps, string lights, and candles

• Unique elements

• Plants! And lots of them!

Best Plants for Boho Decor

No bohemian room is complete without plants! Seriously, you probably won’t find a boho inspired room without at least a few plants hanging around. Whether they’re potted, hanging, large, or small, plants are a must when it comes to boho decor. We put together a list of the most commonly used plants to brighten up a boho haven: 

• Monstera

• Pothos

• Ferns

• Succulents

• Cacti

• Calatheas

• Philodendrons

Just like the bohemian style, there are no set rules when it comes to decorating with plants, so the more plants, the better! Plants help create a lush feeling while adding different colors, textures, and shapes to your room. Use large floor plants to fill in empty corners, suspend multiple plants from hangers to draw the eye upward, and sprinkle in smaller plants among shelves and tables to create that dreamy bohemian look that we know and love. With the right color palette, unique decor pieces, cozy furniture, ambient lighting, and a jungle of plants, you’ll have yourself a perfect boho oasis!