How to decorate a living room in boho style? 10 practical tips
5 mins read czytania
15 July 2024

Boho is an eclectic mix of colors, patterns, and textures that brings a unique atmosphere of freedom and artistic carelessness to the interior. We suggest how to decorate your home interiors in boho style and we will focus on the living room and decorations.

Boho living room – a creative center of the home

Boho living room is a space where you can freely experiment with design, drawing inspiration from all over the world. In this arrangement, natural materials such as wood, linen, or jute play a key role. The color palette should revolve around warm, earthy tones, which can be enlivened with a few vibrant colors.

Choose a comfortable sofa upholstered in fabric with ethnic patterns or floral motifs, which will become the focal point of the living room. Next to it, you can place wicker armchairs, adding lightness and natural character. A coffee table made of recycled wood or an unusual, handmade model will be a great place for books and decorations.

Don't forget about accessories, which are the heart of the boho style – colorful rugshand-woven throws and blankets, and unique, artistic decorations. All of this together will create a cozy and inspiring atmosphere in your living room.

Hang boho paintings on the walls, which can be hand-painted or depict ethnic motifs. Mirrors in decorative frames and woven baskets placed on the floor, shelves, or chests of drawers are also great additions.

In boho-style interiors, there should be no shortage of potted plants. They will bring natural greenery into the interior in its most beautiful form.

Boho accessories and decorations - a simple way to add character to interiors

Boho style in interiors is not only about furniture and colorful walls, but above all about accessories and decorations that give the space a unique character and coziness. With appropriately chosen details, you can easily and quickly transform the look of your home, introducing warmth, freedom, and an artistic atmosphere. Here are some key elements that will help you create a boho-style interior.

Boho pillow – a small element, a big effect

Soft pillows are an indispensable element of the boho style, which, thanks to interchangeable covers, can be easily changed depending on your mood or the season. How to choose boho-style pillowcases and decorative pillows?

  • Materials – choose pillows made of natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, or wool. These materials are not only environmentally friendly but also very durable and comfortable.
  • Patterns and colors – characteristic of boho pillows are ethnic patterns, patchwork, fringes, and bright, vibrant colors. You can combine different patterns and shades, creating an eclectic and interesting look.
  • Placement – arrange pillows on the bed, sofa, armchair, or even on the floor, creating a cozy and stylish place to relax. Boho pillows also work great on terraces and balconies!
Boho lamps – lighting with character

Lighting is a very important element of boho-style arrangement. Appropriately chosen lamps can completely change the atmosphere of the interior, giving it a cozy and warm character. How to choose boho-style lamps?

  • Shades – choose lamps with shades made of rattan, bamboo, or fabric. Natural materials will add an organic and cozy look to the interior.
  • Garlands – light garlands hung on walls, around windows, or above the bed will bring a magical atmosphere to the interior. You can also hang them outdoors, creating atmospheric lighting on the terrace or in the garden.
  • Lanterns – metal or wooden lanterns filled with candles will add a romantic and cozy character to the interior. Lanterns can be placed on the floor, shelves, or windowsills, creating warm and atmospheric light points.
Boho paintings – art in your home

Various types of boho paintings are a great way to personalize your interior. They can depict abstract patterns, floral motifs, or ethnic scenes, adding an artistic character to the space. When choosing boho paintings, pay attention to the frames and opt for those made of natural materials such as wood or bamboo. You don't have to limit yourself to single paintings! Create wall galleries composed of various posters and photographs. Mixing formats and styles creates a dynamic and interesting look that is the essence of boho.

Rugs, blankets, and curtains – textiles that create atmosphere

Choose rugs with oriental patterns or woven from natural fibers such as wool or cotton. Boho-style rugs are often colorful and patterned, adding warmth and coziness to the interior. Light and airy lace curtains, linen curtains, and throws with colorful patterns are a great way to complete a boho-style arrangement. Don't forget about patterned blankets, which you can drape over the backs of sofas or place on a coffee table and reach for them when it gets cooler.

Check out the blankets and throws available in the current PEPCO offer.

Boho style in interiors is an ideal solution for those who value freedom, creativity, and eclecticism. Regardless of whether you are decorating a bedroom or a living room in boho style, remember to use natural materials, diverse patterns and colors, and personal touches – you will find many of them at attractive prices in Pepco stores. This will allow you to create a space that is both functional and full of life and character.