How to use boho style in interior design

Characteristic features of the style

Unlike the primordial European styles that originated in French villages or English mansions, boho originates in the region of Bohemia (Czech Republic), in which free nomadic gypsies, called Bohemians, lived in the 17th century. They also gave rise to the term bohemia, demonstrating a creative intelligentsia's lifestyle similar to the gypsy way of life.

The boho style in design is recognizable at first glance, because it has a number of distinctive features:

• A large number of textiles... Pillows, blankets, rugs, rugs, even decor like tapestries or macramé. Fabric decoration should not just be, there should be a lot of them.
• Open storage... Lots of cute things on shelves or in shelves merge into a single creative mess.
• Combination of incongruous... To maintain the atmosphere of the style, you do not need to follow the rules: combine any shades, ornaments, details. The main thing is that the resulting picture reflects the inner world of the owners.
• Natural materials... There are many wood, wool, paper, brick.

In general, the boho in the interior is eclectic - it combines ultra-trendy elements with vintage furniture, warm wood with painted brick, bright colors with neutral tones.

Boho varieties

How exactly boho will look in interior design depends primarily on what it is added to.

Scandinavian boho

Scandinavian style is famous for its love of cozy space, but instead of a flashy palette, he prefers restrained white, gray, beige tones.

The mixture of boho and scandi turns out to be calm, conducive to relaxation in the hygge style.

Boho chic

Boho-chic is considered the standard of boho style in the interior of an apartment. Bohemian chic combines natural hues with brighter, more intense colors. Boho-chic interiors often feature original metal, glass accents.

Glam boho

Most of all fits the description "modern boho in the interior." Glamor "combs" the negligence of the bohemian direction, but retains favorite patterns, bright colors, and a variety of textiles.

Boho loft

If any direction was destined to merge with the boho style in the interior of the house, then it is industrial. Both styles were created by free creative youth, so their combination looks very harmonious. Boho brings to loft color and fabric, the loft is divided into rough textures.

Boho classic

Despite the fact that classics and bohemians are as far from each other as hippies are from aristocrats, the mix turned out to be successful. From classic style in it the severity of lines, symmetry. From the bohemian - multi-colored paints, little things that create coziness.

Eco-boho

In fact, because of the love for wood and living plants, any direction of the style can be called environmentally friendly. But if you take pure eco direction, it will somewhat resemble scandi: a restrained range, a large number of potted flowers, natural fabrics.

Boho hippie

Many people think that hippies are the progenitors of the style, but as you already know, this is not the case. Hippies only brought some recognizable features to it: geometric patterns, handmade accessories.

What color range should I use?

The boho-style palette can be divided into 2 large groups: neutral and bright.

The first includes shades of white, gray, sand with small splashes of green, yellow, blue. Such interiors look natural, comfortable, made in scandi or eco styles.

Saturated shades allow you to create an interesting unique design, suitable for people who are not afraid of color and like to surround themselves with unusual things. It can be made in two versions: plain light finish + colored boho-style furniture, decor, or a completely colorful room.

What to consider when choosing a finish?

Most often, repairs are limited to painting the walls and the ceiling in a single color, laying a wooden floor.

The shade of the walls can be light - it will be an excellent background for a bright boho decor, or colored, combined with all the elements of the room.

One of the vertical surfaces can be made accentby choosing abstract or geometric wallpaper, or painted in a bright shade.

Do not forget about textures: they will suit the style brick walls or wooden ceilings.

What kind of furniture is right?

Vintage sofas, sideboards and sideboards are best suited for boho furniture. If you prefer to buy a new one, pay attention to the upholstery: matting, suede, eco-leather are suitable for scandi. Brighter directions will be adorned with a colored sofa in velor, velvet, tapestry.

Upholstered furniture is not only a sofa. Chairs or armchairs in boho style can be from the same set with an ottoman or, conversely, accentuate attention. For the latter, choose wicker models or options with acid upholstery, an unusual print.

The arrangement of living rooms will not do without poufs of different shapes and sizes: put a few near the bed, sofa or armchair, use as a bench or coffee table.

Boho cabinet furniture should also be old: various chests of drawers, secretaries, scuffed cabinets will harmoniously fit into the interior.

Recommendations for the selection of decor and textiles

Boho-style decor is the hallmark of the style. Most attention is paid to textiles: be sure to put on the sofa and bed decorative pillows, bedspreads, blankets. On the floor - carpet, on the wall - macrame or tapestry, on the window - curtains.

Advice! Use the principle of layering to make your compositions look more harmonious.

The "non-textile" decor includes figurines, vases, mirrors, pictures or photos in frames, other wall decor (horns and skulls, world maps, dream catchers).

To make the design tasteful, combine all the details in the composition according to one common feature: color, shape, texture.

How does it look in the interior of the rooms?

When the soul longs for freedom, but you are not sure that boho is the ideal style, decorate one room at home and see if this design suits you?

Boho style living room

Of course, the main focus of the hall was, is and will be sofa... And in boho, it is additionally distinguished with the help of cushions. Doesn't hurt in the room coffee table, pouf or armchair. The walls are covered with paintings, tapestries, and plants in hanging pots.

Boho style kitchen

Bohemian cuisine is somewhat reminiscent of a mixture of country and loft. The main rule is to say "no" to minimalism: beautiful plates, jars, books, pots should be in plain sight, and not hidden in lockers.

Make bid on invoice: brick wall, oriental apron, wooden paneling.

Boho style bedroom

If any room needs a special atmosphere of comfort, then this is a bedroom. In order to create an ideal environment for sleeping and relaxing with your own hands, do not skimp on textiles: fill the bed with not one blanket, but 3-4 different colors or sizes. Lay on top of not one personal pillow, but 3-6.

Hallway boho

The boho interior is more likely not about practicality, but about comfort: if you want a cozy apartment to greet you from the doorway, give up bulky wardrobes in favor of consoles, benches, open hooks.

Bathroom

If you add bright towels, wooden details and natural flowers, even a cold bathroom with tiles will become cozy and "soft".

Children's room

Decorating the nursery in a bohemian style will help to envelop the baby with care and guarantee him a restful sleep. The only negative is that when the child starts to crawl or walk, beautiful baskets on open shelves will have to be removed higher.

Boho style in the interior of the balcony

Boho is one of the few areas that allows you to make the loggia more comfortable with little or no investment. The seat and flower rack can even be built from old pallets, and the plants and textiles themselves are relatively inexpensive.

Do not be afraid of bold experiments and expressions of feelings: this is the only way you can reflect your inner world in the interior and show your individuality.