Introduction
Boho Style Bedroom Ideas – Create a perfect retreat of imagination and freedom. Each boho bedroom interior, inspired by the idea of individualism, can transport you to a different place with its colors, textures, and motifs taken from cultures around the globe. A bohemian bedroom can be a dreamy refuge of adventure, creativity, and a lifestyle of carefreeness..
Whether you want to completely redesign your bedroom, or just incorporate some subtler bohemian styling, the 40 decor ideas below will explore various bohemian style bedrooms and help you create that happily inviting, adventurous, and organized chaos! By layering fabric textures, weaving in macrame wall hangings, and surrounding yourself with lush plants and antique treasures, you’ll see how to live bohemian style and stay functional and cozy!
Understanding Boho style bedroom design
When talking about boho style decorations for bedrooms we are discussing decorations derived from the bohemian movement. Bohemianism is characterized by a celebration of artistic creativity, ethnic diversity, and a lifestyle dictated by travel. The style encourages layering patterns, textures, and colors, using the “more is more” fashion perspective to create a room that feels like it has been collected over time.
The Core Elements of Bohemian Design
There are a few basic design concepts that every boho bedroom should have in place. The most important is the act of eclectic mixing, where vintage pieces are combined with modern finds, hand-made items are combined with mass produced accessories, and an assortment of global influences complement personal treasures.
In using items with natural textures you create authenticity with the bohemian style. Use woven fiber materials. These materials mention rattan, wicker, hemp, and jute weave together to create an organic, earthy foundation that both seemed grounded while still feeling free-spirited.
Finding Visual Interest through Contrasting Intent
There are successful boho bedrooms where there are both order and chaos to find fabric represented. Finding visual interest through contrasting element may mean pairing a rigid platform bed with flowing organic bedding or using a more rigid geometric pattern alongside a more natural based motif.
Tip Box: Begin with a statement piece, like a vintage rug or macrame wall hanging, and build your boho bedroom around that. This way you can have a focus and still feel the eclectic approach to styling.
Key Elements of Bohemian Design
There are a few basic design concepts that every boho bedroom should have in place. The most important is the act of eclectic mixing, where vintage pieces are combined with modern finds, hand-made items are combined with mass produced accessories, and an assortment of global influences complement personal treasures.
In using items with natural textures you create authenticity with the bohemian style. Use woven fiber materials. These materials mention rattan, wicker, hemp, and jute weave together to create an organic, earthy foundation that both seemed grounded while still feeling free-spirited.
Finding Visual Interest through Contrasting Intent
There are successful boho bedrooms where there are both order and chaos to find fabric represented. Finding visual interest through contrasting element may mean pairing a rigid platform bed with flowing organic bedding or using a more rigid geometric pattern alongside a more natural based motif.
Tip Box: Find one statement piece that you can build your boho bedroom around, whether it is a vintage rug or macrame wall hanging. Creating a focal point maintains the eclectic feel.
Essential Boho Color Palettes For A Bedroom
The boho bedroom color palette determines the overall ambience of the space. The earthy and rich colors of deep green, rusty orange, and warm brown creates a coziness contrast of more colorful accents to add energy and visual flair to space.
Earthy and Neutral Foundation
When building from warm neutrals or incorporating earthy tones, we refer to putting a foundation of color down first. The earthy neutral vibe establishes a sophisticated experience that doesn’t feel heavy. Earthy neutrals, such as sandy taupe, forest green, and soft terracotta, are trending as favorite’s color for grounding surroundings.
Suggestions for combinations:
- Cream with warm beige with rust accents
- Soft sage green with mushroom gray
- Warm terracotta with ivory and natural wood accents
Pop of Color
Similar to neutrals, their offerings provide, use pops of color throughout to tie everything together, but also allowing earlier colors to shine and contrast. Early color offerings of turquoise, mustard yellows, and bright pinks handled well, can energize a focal area. Also include any intention of more color as placement accessory with pillows, rugs, artwork or decor to bring definition and interest.
Symbolizing jewel tone sophistication
If you enjoy rich and warmer colors, then deeper colors can be styled, such as emerald greens, mustard yellows, and muted oxblood reds in a vibrant boho bedroom. Jewel tones while rich and luxurious are wonderful to portray as deep color tones in boho designs, but can also be layered with other colors, patterns without assaulting the bohemian freeness.
Quote Box: “The key to doing a successful bohemian color palette is knowing the perfect balance of grounding earthy tones and energizing accent colors.” – Interior design expert.
Layering Textiles and Fabrics
Layering textiles is the essence of boho bedroom themes. The idea is to mix different textiles including fluffy pillows, Persian-pile rugs and throws of various textures to create layers of depth and interest within the space.
Starting Your Layering Textile Foundation
Begin your layering with larger items of fabric such as area rugs and bed coverlets etc., and layer smaller items like pillows on top. For example, a newer vintage Persian rug can provide the foundation within the room and give so much in terms of colors and patterns to influence your other choices.
With regard to bedding, the best advice is to take the philosophy of mixing with boho:
- Combine solid colors and bold pattern
- Mix different textures – linen, cotton, velvet
- Layer throw blankets to add that final layer of ‘cozy’
Pattern Mixing Like a Pro
The most important thing about mixing patterns is to mix the scale and find a common colour thread. Perhaps you use large floral patterns in the bed cover and mix small geometric prints as your accent pillows, or you draw together tribal patterns as the dominant design and mix in an organic print cushion or two.
Throw Pillow Options
When your layering textures and fabrics are complete, don’t forget to pile on your throw pillows using different sizes, colors, shapes and textures. Here are just a few options you can use:
- Put together round provides pillows with rectangular linen open
- Fringe cushions with smooth silks
- Embroidered details with geometric patterns
Natural Materials and Furniture
Consider natural materials that are key in creating authentic boho style bedroom ideas. Natural materials create warmth, keep texture grounded, and connect you to the nature that bohemian style embodies.
Natural Wood Furniture Selections
When selecting wood furniture, select pieces that have character and history to them. Ruins and reclaimed wood headboards, vintage wood dressers and handcrafted nightstands will add to the authenticity of your bohemian styled bedroom. If you find wood radiating rustic character because the clay tone color palette offers another but near to similar, you are definitely bringing your cottage bohemian bedroom to life.
Look for wood furniture selection:
- Live-edge wood bed frame
- Vintage wood storage trunk
- Wood floating shelves for display purposes
- Hand-carved wooden mirrors
- Rattan/Wicker Accents
Rattan and wicker accent furniture pieces not only add instant boho caprice are still functional and adaptable to.
For example, you may want to search for hanging rattan chairs, wicker baskets for storage, or a rattan headboard for a natural focal point.
Stone and Metal Accents
You can incorporate natural stone found in decorative objects, lamp stands, accent walls, etc. Metals such as brass, copper or wrought iron will provide warmth and work well with the organic materials you have incorporated.
Warning Box: Do not over-furnish your boho bedroom. Pick statement pieces that have character but more importantly leave space to keep the room breathing!
Adding Green Plants
It would be a shame to leave a boho style bedroom without the addition of greenery. And don’t forget to provide greenery on multiple levels, high and low, providing a living, breathing bedroom that brings the natural character to life.
Selecting the Right Plants
Choose plants that are able to live and thrive, that also provide visual interest; some boho examples may be:
- Trailing pothos in macrame hangers
- Snake plants for air purification
- Fiddle leaf figs that really stand out
- Succulents that do not require a lot of food
Creative Plant Arrangements
Potted plants can be hung in macrame hangers as wall display hangings or from the ceiling, by going vertical plants take up less space and depth in the bedroom. Use small wooden benches and stools as pedestals for medium plants and use floating shelves and baskets to support any varieties that cascade or drape as planned.
Plant Care in the Bedroom
Be aware of the amount of light and air circulation available to the plants in the bedroom, grouping plants with similar care levels together and adding grow lights, as necessary and available, as supplemental care.
Lighting Ideas for Bohemian Bedrooms
Bohemian bedroom lighting should provide a warm, inviting feel to enhance all the cozy and relaxed feel of the bedroom space with layers of soft light for daytime or evening use.
Statement Pendant Lighting
A woven ceiling pendant light made of natural materials like rattan, bamboo or macrame and a styled bench at the foot of the bed will compliment the bohemian style art and spirit without losing memory of the remaining bedroom space.
Ambient Lighting
Layer in a dreamy ambient feel with any of the following lights:
- String lights to drape around the headboard
- Moroccan style lanterns to place on a nightstand
- Salt lamps that also serve as diffusers
- Candles are wonderful when combining different heights and unique holders.
Task Lighting for Tasks
And do not forget the practical and usable light source for reading, writing and other tasks, like clip-on wall sconces, vintage brass table lamps or floor lamps with woven shades.
Tip Box: Consider dimmers to adjust the lights throughout the day and the performance taking place to help set the mood.
Ideas for Wall Art and Decor
Boho wall decor is the chance to showcase your own personality and travels while adding all that great texture and visual interest to your bedroom. Macramé wall hangings, woven baskets, layered rugs, and lots of pillows with different patterns and textures are all popular boho decor ideas.
Macrame Wall Hangings
There’s nothing more boho than macramé wall hangings to add instant texture to your walls. Pick pieces made from a natural fiber like cotton or jute, and choose them in different sizes for interest.
Gallery Wall Arrangement
Create an eclectic gallery wall using:
- vintage photographic and printed art
- small woven baskets
- mirrors in different shapes and sizes
- dried flowers and botanicals
Textile Wall Art
Hang antique textiles, tapestries, or quilts on a wall as statement pieces. The color, pattern and cultural significance make for a great piece of art in your boho bedroom.
Mirrors and Reflective Accessories
decorative mirror artifacts can bring light and space into your boho bedroom while being decorative. Focus on vintage mirrors with decorative frames or interesting shapes.
Storage Options with Boho Style
When incorporating boho bedroom storage, it should be both functional and beautiful, with natural materials or artistic elements that look great and enhance the overall aesthetic, not detract from it.
Woven Baskets and Containers
Woven baskets look great for storing blankets, pillows, or other clothing items, while adding texture and natural elements to your room. Select baskets that are a variety of sizes and weaving patterns.
Vintage Trunks and Chests
Using vintage wooden trunks is an option as both storage and seating. Vintage trunks or chests add character and provide practical storage for off-season clothing or extra bedding options.
Open Shelving Display
Utilize open shelving allowing for displaying decorative items, plants, and books, using reclaimed wood or metal brackets. Open shelving keeps all your essentials accessible while displaying your personal style.
Built-in Storage Solutions
If you’re looking for a permanent solution, here are some built-in storage options in keeping with a bohemian aesthetic:
- wooden window seating with storage
- raw wood floating shelving
- wardrobes with woven door panels
40 Awesome Boho Bedroom Ideas
Textiles and Fabrics (Ideas 1-8)
1. Layering Moroccan rugs – you can actually layer anything, but this example shows the concept of true boho layering. Shape and pattern of the rugs are excellent options for mixing.
2. Maybe you can make a macrame headboard, more to come on that, however, if you buy a large macrame piece as your headboard option it could make a great statement.
3. Embroidered throw pillows – mix pillows of different embroidery styles, from different locales/lifestyles.
4. Vintage kilim rugs – you can use real kilim rugs as wall hangings or for your floor covering.
5. Fringe blankets – mix blankets by layering a fringe with a traditional non-fringe blanket covering.
6. Tassels – choose window coverings with tassels.
7. Quilts – select vintage, or vintage modern designed quilts.
8. Woven wall art – you can use large woven pieces as a wall art selection.
Color Schemes (Ideas 9-16)
9. Terracotta wall with cream bedding – warm terracotta walls, paired with cream bedding and natural wood.
10. Gem accents – deep emerald, sapphire, ruby accent pieces against neutral backgrounds.
11. Sunset hues – oranges, pinks and golds based off a sunset.
12. Earthy greens – with varying shades of green and natural materials.
13. Dusty rose/gold – dusty rose with metallic gold accent pieces.
14. Ochre and indigo – warm yellow-brown ochre with deep blue accents.
15. Burnt orange focus – rich orange for the focus color with neutrals as accents.
16. Neutral monochrome – mixing different shades of beige, cream, and taupe
Natural Materials (Ideas 17-24)
17. Rattan Headboard: A bold rattan headboard as the focal point of the room.
18. Reclaimed Wood Accent Wall: One wall clad in reclaimed wood planking.
19. Layering with Jute Rugs: Large jute rugs used as a base to layer other textiles.
20. Bamboo Lighting: Pendant lights and lamps made from bamboo.
21. Stone Accent Details: Natural stone accents in decor and furniture.
22. Leather Pouf Stools: Moroccan-style leather pouf stools for seating and storage.
23. Rope Wrapped Details: Rope-wrapped furniture legs and decorative accents.
24. Cork Board Art Gallery: Corkboards covered in fabric to display art.
Plants and Greenery (Ideas 25-32)
25. Hanging Garden: Multiple hanging plants in macrame hangers at differing heights.
26. Plant Shelf Display: Floating shelves specifically for plant displays.
27. Focal Point Groupings of Floor Plants: Large floor plants grouped in the corners.
28. Succulent Displays: Collections of succulents in decorative pots.
29. Herb Garden Window: Kitchen herbs growing in the bedroom windows.
30. Curtains of Trailing Plants: Trailing plants as natural curtains in the window.
31. Plant Stand Arrangements: Vintage plant stands arranged at various heights.
32. Living Wall Feature: A living plant wall with plants mounted on it.
Lighting Solutions (Ideas 33-40)
33. Moroccan Lantern Cluster: Several Moroccan lanterns hung at a variety of heights.
34. String Light Canopy: A whimsical canopy of string lights above the bed.
35. Vintage Brass Table and Floor Lamps: Ornate brass table and floor lamps.
36. Mixed Paper Lanterns: A variety of shapes and sizes of warm coloured paper lanterns.
37. Candle Arrangements: Multiple candles in glass holders and lanterns.
38. Fairy Light Curtains: Fairy lights hung like curtains behind the bed.
39. Himalayan Salt Lamps: Several Himalayan salt lamps for warm ambient lighting.
40. Woven Pendant Lights: Oversized woven pendant lights as a statement.
Conclusion
The perfect boho style bedroom is about being creative, expressing yourself, and acknowledging global cultures and natural materials. These 40 ideas are enough to surely create a bohemian bedroom that reflects who you are and live.
Remember, the best boho bedrooms are ones that evolve overtime. Collecting pieces throughout your travels, at local flea markets, and by coming across pieces of meaning. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look “right” right away, let it come together and take shape overtime as you find new pieces and inspiration.
The secret to a boho bedroom is incorporating eclectic pieces while maintaining function. Put to use practicality and create a space that is livable yet, delightful. You can use all these ideas, or pick just a few that you find appealing. Your bedroom will be a personal oasis celebrating the carefree, artistic nature of bohemian style.
Start with a couple of pieces that speak to you most and build your boho paradise. Your bedroom should tell a story, represent your life’s journeys, dreams, and the beautiful mess of a life well lived.
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FAQs
How do I decorate a boho style bedroom on a budget?
There are plenty of ways to decorate a boho bedroom on a budget. Start with easy to find and cheap boho bedroom decor like thrift store textiles, DIY macrame projects and plants from local nurseries. Pick one element to start with as a statement piece – maybe a vintage woven or patterned rug or a big floor plant – and build around it with smaller projects that are in your budget. There are many items to find for a bohemian style in thrift stores, yard sales or you can do it yourself.
What colors go with boho style bedroom ideas?
The best bohemian bedroom colors are warm earth tones like terracotta, rust, and sage green which can be primary colors with accents of jewel tones like emerald, sapphire, and gold. Neutrals also work great when creating a bohemian aesthetic (think cream, beige and warm whites combined with colorful accessories). The best tip for working with color in boho designs is to create a color palette that feels collected versus matched perfectly.
How do I mix and match patterns in a bohemian bedroom without it looking chaotic?
To mix and match patterns successfully in your boho style bedrooms you want to look for common threads in color and pattern scale. Start with one large-scale pattern as your base (a Persian rug for example) and then add in a medium-scale pattern (geometric throw pillows) and small-scale pattern (hand embroidered details) element. It’s best to stick with 2 to 3 main colors throughout all patterns.
How should I incorporate storage in a bohemian bedroom?
Bohemian bedroom storage can be both functional and beautiful. Use woven baskets to put all of your hidden flies and extra stuff in, vintage trunks to serve double duty as furniture, open shelving spaces for books and decorative objects, and even macrame hanging organizers, wooden crates, and ottomans with secret hollows are good ways to keep the bohemian look you’re going for.
