What Is A Boho Chic Home And 30 Examples

what is a boho chic home and 30 examples

Boho chic décor style is for those who want their homes full of life, culture, and interesting items for all the world to see. This aesthetic flies in the face of modern sensibilities and embraces the carefree, the relaxed, and the unusual. This style is inspired by people who choose to lead an unconventional life such as constant travelers, actors, and writers. How to bring these vibes to your home right?

Colors And Patterns

There are no rules about color schemes but warm earthy colors are common, as are metallics and jewel tones. You will want to think deep browns, greens, and grays for base colors, and then accessorize with saturated purple, fiery orange, and electric blue. If you aren’t a fan of all this colorful craziness, you may opt for neutrals and earthy tones instead.

Bright colors and lots of patterns such as florals and paisleys mixed with ethnic patterns like tribal prints and geometric patterns are a hallmark of boho chic style. So don’t be afraid to use dyed textiles and patterns from around the world, layer throws on top of furniture and try hanging tapestries and area rugs on the walls alongside your photos and art.

A boho bedroom with a forged bed, potted greenery, a wicker lamp, wooden furniture and dark touches.

A boho bedroom with a forged bed, potted greenery, a wicker lamp, wooden furniture and dark touches.

A boho bedroom with a Persian rug, a dark green accent wall, a gallery wall, some crochet bedding.

A boho bedroom with a Persian rug, a dark green accent wall, a gallery wall, some crochet bedding.

A boho bedroom with potted greenery suspended in hoops over the bed and cool printed and tassel textiles.

A boho bedroom with potted greenery suspended in hoops over the bed and cool printed and tassel textiles.

A boho bedroom with woven plates, a rattan mirror, a jute rug and a wicker lamp plus some plants.

A boho bedroom with woven plates, a rattan mirror, a jute rug and a wicker lamp plus some plants.

A boho dining room with a wicker lamp, reclaimed wood furniture, a boho rug and potted greenery plus macrame and wicker.

A boho dining room with a wicker lamp, reclaimed wood furniture, a boho rug and potted greenery plus macrame and wicker.

A boho living room done in earthy colors and shades with printed textiles, throws, tribal artworks.

A boho living room done in earthy colors and shades with printed textiles, throws, tribal artworks.

Texture And Finishes

The hippie influence of the 1960s and ’70s on boho-chic style ushered in an infusion of accessories that utilize natural or raw materials such as hemp, sisal, wood, and rattan. Think woven wall decor, macrame plant hangers, a sisal area rug, a leather footstool or a decorative ladder. Although natural textures are key, don’t let that stop you from throwing in a metallic Buddha or metal floor lamp if you want them.

A boho living room with a blue sofa, a printed rug, greenery in pots and a simple Moroccan table.

A boho living room with a blue sofa, a printed rug, greenery in pots and a simple Moroccan table.

A boho living room with a macrame hanging on the wall, jute ottomans, prints and greenery in pots.

A boho living room with a macrame hanging on the wall, jute ottomans, prints and greenery in pots.

A boho living room with an arrangement of bookshelves, a leather sofa, lots of potted greenery and a geometric stool.

A boho living room with an arrangement of bookshelves, a leather sofa, lots of potted greenery and a geometric stool.

A boho Moroccan living room in neutrals, with a macrame rug, ottomans and throws, candle lanterns and lights.

A boho Moroccan living room in neutrals, with a macrame rug, ottomans and throws, candle lanterns and lights.

A boho space with a neutral color palette, a wood slice wall, a hammock, layered rugs and lots of greenery.

A boho space with a neutral color palette, a wood slice wall, a hammock, layered rugs and lots of greenery.

a boho space with potted greenery and plants, an artwork, a mirror and a wicker lampshade.

a boho space with potted greenery and plants, an artwork, a mirror and a wicker lampshade.

A bold boho dining room with a beaded chandelier, wicker chairs, a jute rug, decorative plates and greenery.

A bold boho dining room with a beaded chandelier, wicker chairs, a jute rug, decorative plates and greenery.

A bright boho living room with colorful throws, decorative plates, rattan and wicker furniture and greenery.

A bright boho living room with colorful throws, decorative plates, rattan and wicker furniture and greenery.

A bright boho living room with patchwork textiles, lots of potted greenery, rustic wooden furniture and a fireplace.

A bright boho living room with patchwork textiles, lots of potted greenery, rustic wooden furniture and a fireplace.

A bright boho space with printed rugs and throws, potted greenery and cool floor lamps and cushions.

A bright boho space with printed rugs and throws, potted greenery and cool floor lamps and cushions.

A chic neutral boho room with wooden furniture, lots of potte greenery, various prints and touches of black.

A chic neutral boho room with wooden furniture, lots of potte greenery, various prints and touches of black.

Furniture

Bohemian furniture usually is not found in a store. These rooms tend to be filled with furniture collected over time, so second-hand and vintage items are right at home here. Each piece of furniture should be special and tell a story. But rather than American primitive pieces or rustic flea market finds, this style actually focuses more on mid-century modern pieces as well as anything reminiscent of the free spirit hippy culture of the 1960s and ’70s.

A clear white boho room with a round rattan chair, a wicker lampshade, boho rugs and faux fur plus natural wood.

A clear white boho room with a round rattan chair, a wicker lampshade, boho rugs and faux fur plus natural wood.

A colorful boho bedroom with all bright textiles and linens, lots of potted plants, a colorful tassel garland and Moroccan lamps.

A colorful boho bedroom with all bright textiles and linens, lots of potted plants, a colorful tassel garland and Moroccan lamps.

A colorful boho living room with a bright curtain, a sunken seatign area with lots of throws and blankets.

A colorful boho living room with a bright curtain, a sunken seatign area with lots of throws and blankets.

A colorful boho meets mid-century living room with a bright gallery wall, a printed rug and colorful pillows plus greenery.

A colorful boho meets mid-century living room with a bright gallery wall, a printed rug and colorful pillows plus greenery.

A colorful fluffy rug, a mosaic tile backsplash and some curtains give this kitchen a cool boho feel.

A colorful fluffy rug, a mosaic tile backsplash and some curtains give this kitchen a cool boho feel.

Casual Décor

The last but not least tip is keeping it casual. Boho chic spaces are not fussy or formal, so forget all kinds of formal elements. Think floor cushions and poufs; piles of pillows or a comfy area rug; and spaces that encourage conversation, reading, and listening to music or playing games rather than watching TV or hosting formal dinner parties. Get inspired and create your own boho chic oasis!

A cozy boho living room with layered rugs, leather and velvet furniture, colorful touches and some dramatic black elements.

A cozy boho living room with layered rugs, leather and velvet furniture, colorful touches and some dramatic black elements.

A cozy boho nursery with a tassel wall art, a home tree, a geometri lamp and a chunky knit blanket.

A cozy boho nursery with a tassel wall art, a home tree, a geometri lamp and a chunky knit blanket.

A jute rug and artwork with jute, a wicker chair ad some boho printed pillows for a relaxed boho space.

A jute rug and artwork with jute, a wicker chair ad some boho printed pillows for a relaxed boho space.

A neutral attic boho space with string lights, greenery in pots, a pallet bed, wicker and rattan furniture.

A neutral attic boho space with string lights, greenery in pots, a pallet bed, wicker and rattan furniture.

A neutral boho bedroom with layered crochet textiles, woven and wicker details, a dream catcher on the wall.

A neutral boho bedroom with layered crochet textiles, woven and wicker details, a dream catcher on the wall.

A small boho space with prints, rust touches, lots of potted greenery and string lights all over.

A small boho space with prints, rust touches, lots of potted greenery and string lights all over.

A super colorful boho bedroom with decorative plates, potted plants, colorful tassels and throws plus pompoms for decor.

A super colorful boho bedroom with decorative plates, potted plants, colorful tassels and throws plus pompoms for decor.

Pull off a boho look with potted plants and succulents, a jute rug and some wicker touches here and there.

Pull off a boho look with potted plants and succulents, a jute rug and some wicker touches here and there.