Design Trend: Bohemian Style decoration
A colorful mix between old and new and natural elements. That is the Bohemian style in a nutshell. Bohemian can be translated from French as “unorthodox”. Understandably so, because you don’t need to heed strict rules when applying this style of decoration. Nothing has to be, everything is possible. A lack of rules doesn’t imply a randomness in your style. A proper bohemian decorated interior or exterior creates a tranquil living space with a dash of exotic vibes. In this article we will explain how you can decorate your preferred space in the Bohemian style, it might be easier than you think.
The characteristics of a Bohemian style interior
The Bohemian style is easily recognized. A lot of common ingredients are bright colours, Moroccan or Eastern prints, vintage and second hand furniture and remarkable colour combinations. Natural elements and plants are also often used.Follow the five steps below for a strong foundation of Bohemian décor.
Step 1: Create a tranquil base with natural colours
The base for a Bohemian style interior is quite neutral. You can accomplish this by using natural and earthly tones like cream white, forest green, grey tones or brown tones. Preferably you choose one colour as a base colour. When the base tone is there you can combine other colours and elements.
Step 2: Use round, organic shapes
Round shapes break sharp lines and create warmth and a playful and soft design. Ideal within a Bohemian interior. These elements create an extra dynamic without causing restlessness. For instance, a fine woven, round basket of seagrass can already be such a playful addition.Step 3: Vintage and second hand furniture can’t be missed
Thrift shops and online marketplaces often have a lot of retro, second hand and vintage items on sale. Usually at a reasonable price. A lot of these second hand items no longer are available in regular stores so you are insured to have a unique item for your interior that also creates unique combinations with other furniture and accessories.
Step 4: Try to experiment
Because everything is allowed within the Bohemian style, experimenting is applauded. You can experiment with colours, shapes, styles and materials. Try to combine different prints from leopard prints to zebra stripes to create warmth and that cosy feeling that defines the Bohemian interior.
Step 5: Add big and small plants
Plants are unmissable within a Bohemian interior. Plants add a fresh, natural and playful twist to a space while offering serenity within the different colours and patterns. Ideal plants for a Bohemian interior are the Monstera, different types of cacti, hanging plants or ivy. To add some style to your look you can put the plants in a nice golden planter.
Create a Bohemian style in your garden or on your terrace
A Bohemian design fits outside as well as it does inside. A garden or terrace doesn’t often give you the possibility to paint walls, but you can still create different types of colours by mixing green plants with brightly coloured planters, eastern garden rugs and natural materials like bamboo. For the ultimate holiday feeling add colours like pink, turquoise or yellow.Furniture made of natural materials like wicker are perfect for a Bohemian style garden or terrace. Combine a wicker chair with brightly coloured pillows or an eastern style plaid, like an Aztec-print. Depending on the size of your outside space you can have a large eye-catcher. Large tropical plants in a red desert planter, a surfboard or colourful flowers might do the trick. Complete the look by adding a seagrass pouf.
Would you rather have low maintenance solutions? Try lifelike artificial plants. They create the same ambiance without the care.
Our Bohemian collection
The Bohemian style is a very popular (garden)trend. That is why there is a lot of interest in furniture, accessories and other items to create this style. At Pottery Pots we have developed a special Bohemian Collection. You can find beautiful baskets poufs and planters all made from natural materials like bamboo and seagrass in this collection. These materials give a natural look and feel to a Bohemian interior. Additionally they are easy to combine with almost any plant.
