Bohemian Living Room Essentials

Different interior design styles have taken over the world in the past few years and we are loving these ideas. From minimalist designs to super colourful and shabby looks, there is so much you can do when it comes to decorating your home. Living rooms are always the centre of attention when we talk about home decoration. It is the first room that your guests get to see and also the place for you to spend time with your family. Comfort is the top priority in the living room but so is style. If you want a combination of both comfort and style then bohemian interior design is what you’re looking for.

Bohemian Style Living Room

The best way to describe bohemian decoration style would be layers, colours and comfort. Boho interiors are all about creating a cozy environment along with bright colours and natural-looking furniture. The lack of structure, a combination of different materials, colours and textures is what makes this style so unique. The best part about a bohemian look is that there are no rules. You can do whatever you like as long as it looks creative and inviting. Bohemian style living room has been a growing trend with different styles of furniture and decoration accessories available for your living room in the market. From colourful cushion designs to artistic lampshades, there is a lot you can use for a bohemian setting.

A Variety of Seats

If you’re looking for bohemian living room decoration ideas, then the seating is something you should begin with. As we have mentioned before, there are no rules to the kind of decoration and furniture pieces you put in the room. Just go with what fits your style and is easily available. So, if you don’t have a couch in the room it’s completely fine. But if you have moved into a place and have been blessed with a single couch in the living room and nothing else, we can work with that too. Opt for low-level seating such as rattan chairs, floor cushions or artistic pouffes.

The whole idea about boho style is to sit back and relax. As uncomfortable as floor seating may look, it’s cozy and allows you to shed all unnecessary formalities and stresses. There are different styles of seating options you can go for. Bean bags are a popular option as they are low maintenance and available in so many colours. Additionally, you can always get a single or a pair of lounge chairs to add more seating in the room along with floor seating. Yes, you can have an eclectic mix of seating options; a sofa, pouffes or bean bags and a lounge chair can all be placed in the same room. If you pair the colours well, it will all look they belong together.

Light and Bright Colours

If you have an unhealthy obsession with black, boho is not your style. Bohemian style living rooms need to be decorated in bright colours that include white. You can use all your favourite colours in the living room for different things. The living room accessories such as the curtains, cushions, runners and rugs can be of various colours. Additionally, some people also like to colour their walls in different colours. However, we recommend sticking to light colours as it gives you a plain background to work with. So, you can add as many colours to the room as you want.

The same goes for the furniture. While dark wooden furniture looks great in any room, for a bohemian style a majority of the furniture should be of a lighter colour. The light wooden furniture sits perfectly with the vibrancy of the accessories placed on it.

Rattan Furniture

Rattan is the trending material that every bohemian style lover wants in their home. It has that natural look that can’t be replicated and the light brown colour looks great with the colourful accessories around it. Rattan also adds an interesting texture to the room. The rough basket-like design will go well with smooth and soft cushions. Furthermore, there are so many different designs in rattan furniture. Whether it is a coffee table, chairs or room dividers, it will only enhance the look of the room.

If not furniture, then you can go for rattan pieces when decorating the room. Rattan mirrors are a quirky and beautiful way to fill up the empty walls in the room. Additionally, you can always go for rattan lampshades that look good even when the lamp isn’t lit.

Textures and Decoration Pieces

You can really experiment with different kinds of materials and textures in the room. Planters and pots made from different materials, wall art, Persian rugs and more can really make the room stand out.

Natural fibre rugs and knitted cushion covers are an interesting way to change up the textures in the room. Wall shelves are a great way to add some drama to empty walls and they’re also perfect for placing your house plants and stacking up some books.

Are you a fan of dreamcatchers or macrame art? Then a room decorated in the bohemian styles is exactly what you want. Dreamcatchers and macrame add another different dimension to the room and can look amazing if you have a bright coloured wall.

Go Ahead! Add More

It may seem like we are telling you to add a lot of things in just one room and that is exactly what we are telling you to do. Bohemian interior design is all about adding layers of things to make the room look full even without any human presence. The overwhelming amount of cushions with the comfortable seating, rug and a throw creates a super comfy atmosphere. Bohemian style can seem chaotic to someone who has never had a boho style living room. But there is a level of planning that goes into this chaos.

Patterns and Layering

There are some beautiful Persian and Turkish rugs available online that can really complete your boho living room look. The different patterns on these rugs combined with the patterns on your sofa cushions can result in a unique style. Rugs offer a lot of pattern options and there are many different boho styles you can find. 

Moroccan, Turkish, Persian, Mexican and Indian boho style rugs are a great addition to the living room.

Furthermore, you can add a couple of rugs in the room to mix in different patterns and create a shabby yet beautiful temporary carpeted floor. If you don’t want patterns on the floor, then add them to the walls. Wallpapers or wall tapestry with varying patterns can look great on one of the walls in the room.

Unique Items

Bohemian living room designs are all about patterns, textures and designs. This is the perfect place to put all your quirky items and knick-knacks on display. Some of our personal favourites include rattan or vintage room divider. Room dividers are not commonly used nowadays but they add a touch of mystery to the room. We’re pretty sure your guests would love to check what’s on the other side of the room divider.

Wooden chests are a great way to replace your traditional coffee table and a great storage item as well. The bulky box of wood fits the bill of unique items in the room. In addition to that, if you have a living room that is big enough for one, then you should definitely invest in a hammock chair. If nothing else, they are pretty fun.

Bohemian Must-Haves

Certain pieces of decoration will always be found in a bohemian setting. While a lot of them have already been mentioned above, we are going to refresh your memory. Dreamcatchers, macrame, pattern rugs, artsy cushions and plants are what makes the room look super bohemian. Additionally, you can’t have a complete boho look without diffusers or candles along with some pendant lights and fairy lights. While fairy lights are not really necessary, it is always good to have them light up the room even more.

Wall mirrors and adhesive mirrors can turn your boring empty walls into a piece of art. Some of the wall mirrors come with interesting looking frames that can really go with the vibe of the room. The reality is, bohemian style living room decoration gives you the opportunity to be as creative as you can be. If you have a knack for collecting uniquely designed rugs, tapestry, cushion covers or decoration pieces, this is the style for you. It may not seem like all these things will go together in the beginning but once you couple it with the right furniture and lighting, you will be surprised. So, start decorating and find your own bohemian style.