22 Bohemian Decor Essentials for Boho Chic Style

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If you are free-spirited and love natural fabrics and color, then bohemian decor could be the right style for your home! There are lots of ways to bring in bohemian style decor to your space and I’d like to go over a few basic ideas today. These “boho decor” ideas are perfect for beginners who would like to learn the essential bohemian decor elements.

Bohemian decor is often associated with people in the arts. It is eclectic by nature and there are no rules when it comes to boho style decor. Boho decor takes the “more is more” approach, mixing all sorts of colors, patterns, textures, and embellishments whenever desired.

Bohemian Decor

Let’s get started with a quick introduction to bohemian furniture styles and characteristics. The goal with bohemian style furniture is to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for those who step inside. Vintage and used furniture is the ideal choice, as a store-bought piece would be far too common! But of course, you can find plenty of boho inspired furniture online, and we won’t tell where you got it from!

1. Rattan Furniture

Rattan, raffia and wicker are classic materials for Bohemian style furniture.

Rattan Furniture via @my.burleigh.reno
@my.burleigh.reno

2. Carved Wood Furniture

Bohemian furniture is all about natural materials – and wood is a classic choice for making Boho furniture. Wood is often carved into intricate designs, most of which are symmetrical, like this beautiful boho style dresser!

Bohemian carved wood dresser

3. Hanging Chairs

A swingasan or hanging chair is the perfect addition to your bohemian style room.

Boho swingasan in Bohemian living room with Hanging Chair via @reserve_home
@reserve_home

4. Rattan Lounges

Opt for a chaise lounge made of rattan.

Bohemian rattan chaise lounge

5. Butterfly Chairs

6. Bohemian Rugs

There are many colorful bohemian rugs to choose from. If you’re looking for a simple rug, then go for a Jute rug, a natural base that will let you play around with color on your furniture.

 

7. Botanical Motifs

Bohemian decor is heavily inspired by nature, including plants, animals and birds. Much of bohemian furniture and decor reflects nature in one way or another like these pretty peacock chairs.

Boho Furniture - Botanical Embroidered Chair

There are also many bohemian decorative accents that you can choose from to give your space some personality and character. Let’s continue with some bohemian style decorations to add to your home!

8. Moroccan Poof

One of the most common bohemian decorative elements is the round leather poof!

Moroccan leather poof
Shop alesouk

 

9. Metal Moroccan-style Lanterns

These Moroccan-style silver metal lanterns can be used as decor at home.

Metal Tabletop Lantern

10. Floor Cushions

Floor cushions are a must in any boho style living room. This is one of the most quintessential elements of bohemian style. Floor cushions promote conversation and casual lounging.

11. Floral Wall Mural

Why not install a beautiful floral wall mural in your bohemian bedroom?

Floral wall mural via anewall
Anewall

12. Beni Ourain Rug

This classic ivory rug with thin black lines is a popular choice for a Bohemian style rug that doesn’t draw too much attention. It’s a great choice if you want to add a lot of color elsewhere in your home. If you prefer a more colorful bohemian rug, then try a Moroccan Boucherouite Rug.

 

13. Macramé Wall Decorations

Macramé is a knotting technique for creating textiles. Macramé can be used to create stunning pendant lights and more, but the technique is especially known for beautiful wall decorations.

Angel Wings Macrame - Macrame Wallhanging

14. Bohemian Table Lamp

Bohemian lighting is often simply just a set of candles. Of course, a more modern approach would be to find lighting fixtures made from rattan, bamboo or silver metals like these ones:

 

15. DIY Beaded Chandelier

A beaded chandelier can give the perfect Boho vibe, too. Here is a DIY project for crafting your own!

16. Fringed Hammock

This fringed hammock is a simple way to decorate outside in bohemian style:

Bohemian Blithedale Canvas Tree Hammock with Fringe

17. Seagrass Baskets

Seagrass baskets can work in a variety of decorative styles and themes, but we really love them in boho homes!

 

18. Indoor Plants & Succulents

Bohemian style is all about nature, plants, and trees. Don’t forget to add plenty of succulents and indoor plants to your home when decorating.

Bohemian Chair and Indoor Plant via @emersonthoreau
@emersonthoreau

19. Peacock Chair

The iconic peacock chair is a must. We’ve written a short guide to peacock chairs to help you with your decision!

 

20. Colorful Throw Pillows

The brighter the color, the better! From woven pillows to fringed pillows, there are so many boho style pillows to choose from when decorating. Check out some of our favorite boho throw pillows right here.

Bohemian Throw Pillows via @golddustgoods
@golddustgoods

21. Embroidered and embellished Boho bedding

Bohemian comforters and throw pillows are often embroidered with bright colors and form intricate patterns. Pick out some neutral linen sheets to balance out the detailed patterns of pillows and comforters.

 

22. Woven Basket Wall Decor

Hanging round woven baskets on the wall is a great way to decorate the walls of your Bohemian home.

 

That’s it! I hope this post inspired you to add some boho charm to your home. If you have any more tips for getting a bohemian look in your home, then don’t hesitate to share them with our readers in the comments!

More Bohemian Decor Ideas

Check out a few more bohemian decor posts from our site:

For more bohemian decor inspiration, follow our Bohemian home decorating board on Pinterest! We update it regularly.

22 Boho Decor Essentials
22 Bohemian Decor Essentials
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5 comments

  1. Boho is a design for those who want their home to be filled with life, carelessness, and bold colors. Only here you can see a unique combination of oriental and French motifs. This design was created to best display the inner world of the homeowners and create the perfect atmosphere for creativity. I love Boho. Thank you.

  2. Bohemian style lovers are deeply connected to the nature and are people who value the gift of mother nature. Decorating your homes with the bohemian style is a great way to celebrate the beauty of nature and give back to our eco system.

  3. Great website … will use this site again in the future ;-) THANK YOU !!!! Greetings from Germany

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