Bedroom

The ultimate cheat sheet for a boho bedroom

Love the boho look? Here’s how to get it.
Chris Warnes

Your bedroom is a sanctuary of style and its décor will reflect how you like to relax and retreat at the end of each day.

Working with a bohemian décor allows you to up the comfort factor with layers of linens, tons of texture and create comfort with cushions.

Here’s our cheat sheet to getting it right:

1. Go global

Assemble hand-loomed textiles, embroidered bedlinens and fringed throws to drape and layer on your bed and furnishings. Celebrate the artisans around the world by showcasing handmade textiles and heirloom items – collected from your travels or handed down through generations.

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2. Always use white

White and off-white are key to making the boho look work and will tie all of your other items together. For best results start with white-washed walls, or try a sheer curtain or canopy, a fluffy sheepskin in winter and a hand-knotted cushion or tasselled throw strewn across a chair.

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3. Keep it calm with colour

Work with a palette of soft seaside hues, warm wood and sandy tones and white-washed, gossamer fabrics, draped to lighten the mood. Take care when layering to ensure the look remains light and that texture plays a major part.

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4. Timber is key

Driftwood, recycled planks, hand-carved stools and woven or rattan bench seats all work well both functionally and visually. Think texture, patina and distressed surfaces and soften with throws and animal hides for comfort.

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5. Tribal and traditional patterns

Paisley, mandalas and a touch of diamond will suit the boho aesthetic perfectly. Rethink what you already have and mix it up with the above ideas to reinvent the look, or accent with a few statement pieces.

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