Bohemian interior design ideas for UK homes.
Bohemian is layering: rugs on rugs, plants at every height, textiles from more than one place, and colour that doesn't match so much as agree. It's the style for people who own things and want to see them.
How to get the look
Start with a Persian or kilim rug and build outward. Walls stay warm and neutral so the textiles can be busy. Rattan, cane and dark wood for the furniture, low seating, cushions in ochre, rust and green, and a lot of plants. The risk is clutter; the fix is one calm surface in every room, usually the wall above the sofa, with a single large piece of art rather than a dozen small ones.
The Bohemian palette
Materials that carry it
- Rattan and cane
- Persian and kilim rugs
- Rust and ochre velvet
- Dark wood, worn
- Terracotta and unglazed clay
If you only do one thing
Common questions
How do I stop bohemian looking messy?
One calm surface per room, and a limited palette of three or four colours that the rug already contains. Layer texture, not clutter.
What colours are bohemian?
Warm neutrals on the walls, then rust, ochre, olive and terracotta in the textiles. Deep teal works as a single strong accent.
Is bohemian style cheap?
It can be, because it welcomes second-hand and mixed pieces. The rug is the one thing worth spending on.
Your room, in Bohemian.
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