Boho or boho chic is a design for those who want their home to be filled with life, carelessness and bold colors. Having absorbed all the most relaxed and unusual, this space design option is ideal for creative people who are not alien to the free flight of imagination. Only here you can see a unique combination of oriental and French motives or a luxurious antique mirror next to a colorful homespun rug. In short, this design is designed to maximize the inner world of the inhabitants of the house and create the ideal atmosphere for creativity.
What is boho chic style?
The name comes from the word Bohemia, a region of the same name in the Czech Republic, where a large number of Roma lived. Therefore, this style is so similar to the image of this people. He is bright, a little disheveled, fickle, creative and as free as possible, as well as his similar directions: classic, glamor and eco.
There are many interior design options in this direction. For example, using the ethno boho style, you can express your creative nature with the help of national elements and decor items of your favorite country. Or you can reveal your inner hippie by abandoning any rules. Only universal love and optimism, expressed in artsy colors, geometric patterns and hand-made products in the boho interior.
Boho style in the interior
This direction allows you to compose the entire interior from elements of radically different styles. In this case, harmony must be observed. The most important thing when decorating a space is that it should reflect the character of the owner and his favorite activities as much as possible.
Colour
Boho chic interiors do not have a specific color scheme. The most common warm earthy (brown, terracotta) and metallic colors. Precious metal and stone tones such as deep purple, fiery orange, and electric blue are often seen in accessories and decor. White or acidic shades will look out of place in a boho chic interior.
Boho accessories
Each accessory should tell the story of the people living in the home. Exquisitely decorated jewelry boxes, vintage bottles, cards and porcelain from different sets - everything is limited only by your imagination. Fans of this trend travel a lot, so the room contains objects and ornaments from all over the world.
It should be mentioned that this trend in the interior tends to combine non-standard things. But this does not mean at all that this style is devoid of attractiveness and glamor. Therefore, do not be afraid to decorate the ceiling with a crystal chandelier or hang an exquisite gold-framed mirror. The only rule is that every item in the room should be in harmony with the decor.
Boho style furniture
Antique items that cannot be bought in the first store you come across most accurately convey the charm of boho. Their shapes, styles and sizes are not given as much importance as in other directions. You can combine completely different objects, and each of them must have its own story. For this purpose, they specially acquire antique and vintage items. The Victorian furniture is best suited for this purpose: couches and sofas in rich colors with a dark frame and carvings.
Materials and finishes
Comfort in the room is mainly created by means of textile accessories: voluminous curtains, cushions, wide blankets, soft poufs. With their help, you can arrange several small corners for relaxation. There are no boundaries when choosing a room finish. Repair can be budgetary or, conversely, using expensive natural materials.
Colorful and unusual decor
When deciding to recreate the idea of \u200b\u200ba bohemian style, remember that there are no decor rules in it. But it is vintage and hand-made things that will fit into it most organically. Antiques can be purchased at a flea market or found by rummaging in grandmother's chest. Perhaps some of them have their own history and will find a place in the home interior. For example:
- beautiful paintings in boho style in vintage frames;
- colored platbands;
- moldings;
- souvenirs from different countries;
- figurines;
- garlands of lamps;
- posters and wall ornaments;
- globes;
- accessories for boho curtains.
Boho style kitchen
Ever dreamed of a colorful set of kitchen utensils or pink curtains? The kitchen is a place where any color can be combined. Feel free to add a color accent on the countertop or kitchen cabinets. In the kitchen, let's say chaos in the form of cans located in plain sight, preservation, multi-colored kitchen utensils, dried herbs. Live plants in pots, as well as real herbs in flowerpots, will help to decorate the kitchen. A vintage chandelier will look best here.
Living room in a variety of ways
Boho classic strives for classic forms. After choosing it, buy furniture with straight and strict shapes. With the help of velvet, lace and tapestry in the living room, you can place the desired accents.
Boho-eco is suitable for those who prefer natural materials in the house. Leather, silk and natural wood will add sophistication and charm to the living room.
The direction of the hippie in the living room provides an opportunity to reveal inner freedom. It embodies originality and is full of many handmade details.
Bedroom: relaxed and casual
The bedroom in this direction is a stronghold of comfort and a place for creativity. The bed is not an obligatory element (you can get by with a mattress), but if you have chosen it, then get spacious bedding sets and a large colorful blanket. The lines of bedspreads and curtains that fall to the floor are designed to create an atmosphere of ease and relaxation, making every day a weekend. When decorating, use natural materials and do not forget about the original decor: pillows, souvenirs and woven rugs. The more ornaments you can collect, the better the idea will be conveyed.
Colorful nursery
Boho helps to create a real fairy-tale world in the children's room. A bright and unusual nursery in this style will appeal to all children, and the decor for it can be made with your own hands at your leisure. The creative atmosphere is expressed in a riot of colors: colorful rugs, patchwork blankets, drawings, toys on the shelves, as well as walls on which to paint. All these design details you can do with your child.
Many people in vain are prejudiced against the boho-chic style, calling it chaos and a heap of things. Boho interior is an opportunity to express yourself and show your individuality. It opens up great opportunities especially for those who love small details in the interior and who like to create pleasant little things for the home with their own hands. But this is what brings comfort to our apartment.
Before you start decorating your own home, it is advisable to get acquainted with the best examples of such interiors. They will inspire you to come up with your own ideas and solutions.
Despite the apparent lightness, the interior is designed according to strict rules. Otherwise, the rooms will resemble a flea market, devoid of beauty and naturalness.
In this living room, the boho style is almost cost-effective, with a touch of romanticism and nostalgia for the past. The walls are decorated with a pleasant white color, decorated with geometric patterns. To draw attention to the seating area, a white, fluffy rug is laid on top of the parquet board. The coffee table, made in the shape of a golden suitcase, is an excellent complement to the laconic forms of the sofa.
- even if several styles are mixed in the interior at the same time, preference is given to one color palette;
- a huge number of shades are borrowed;
- the interior is complemented by various decorative elements that carry information about the owner of the house;
- preference is given to ethnic and vintage designs;
- apply only environmentally friendly and natural finishing materials.
Throughout its existence, the boho style has always been unique, doomed to remain unclaimed for most Russian families. Its global difference from the usual way of life can be unsettling, but even it finds more and more loyal admirers every year. 
Mixing styles
At first glance, it seems that random objects are located nearby: a designer lampshade, vintage furniture, a patchwork quilt, Egyptian figurines, and more.
Unlike minimalism, the boho interior creates chaos, created from many things, furniture, details and colors. Their main role is to show the ambition, character and interests of the tenant, exposing all things to the public. In other words, a specific style of furniture and accessories cannot be attributed to boho. This is a peculiar way of combining almost all design directions into one whole. 
Standard mixtures of the color palette, materials and textures do not work, since the basic principle of creating a boho interior is that the brighter, the more interesting. It may contain the style:
- pop Art, showing the modern life rhythm as well as possible,
- industrial, characterized by the raw texture of wood and other interior elements,
- and even loft direction, the invariable slogan of which is "a minimum of partitions, but more fresh air."
If you look closely at it, you can find similarities with the country style and many others, with the exception, perhaps, only of the high-tech direction and similar ones.
Colors: 3 or more shades
Color matching rules allow you to relax and love bright colors in unusual combinations... The color should be pleasing to the eye. For example:
- instead of red, designers advise choose strawberry color,
- replace blue with sky blue,
- as an analogue of yellow, you should choose lemon or dandelion shade.
You shouldn't limit yourself to three shades.
Fill the area with a variety of bright textiles, luscious rugs, panels, ornaments and paintings. 
Yet another example makes the room feel comfortable and incredibly light. Now the designers have chosen a simpler look, with a predominance of bohemian ornaments. On the exposed white wall are several works that are not framed. On the dark floor is sent a catchy round carpet. The obligatory ethnic detail is located in the upper part of the composition, but the orange textiles stand out especially.
Ornament and motives
The boho direction is characterized by ethnic motives, complemented by national elements, patterns and unique symbols. Furniture items and accessories are decorated.
Since the drawings and ornaments borrowed from different peoples, you can see the most different, but most often there are curls , oriental patterns, paisley print and openwork floral motifs.
As a rule, paintings, pillows, screens, rugs, curtains and bedspreads are filled with ornaments. They perfectly emphasize the originality of the space, creating a calm and pleasant atmosphere of relaxation, where it is always pleasant to spend time.
When choosing various elements with patterns, you don't have to think about how they fit together. Fancy accentric bedspreads, pillows, embroidered sofa shawls, woven bedspreads, runners, throws, curtains, pillowcases, all kinds of covers and chairs, as well as other accessories create that very amazing flavor. 
Materials for finishing the premises
Classic baguette boho finish:
- is an ordinary plank floor,
- similar wall decoration,
- staggered tiles.
This background is the perfect base for a variety of decorative elements.
In terms of decoration, this style manages to successfully combine expensive and very cheap things.
For example, designers quite often decide to finish the floor with an expensive laminate, while ordinary whitewash is selected for the walls. Often meets herringbone parquet... The second popular option is the combination of exquisite walls with attractive decorative finishes and an unpretentious ceiling that does not have any exquisite details. It should be noted that h then the walls almost never get off with wallpaper, and if they are pasted over, then only to highlight any functional area. 
Despite the fact that the style does not accept any rules, yet one condition must be met. First of all, it concerns the environmental friendliness and naturalness of the materials used. Consequently, linoleum is replaced by ceramic tiles or parquet. The completed kitchen design, with black and white tiles, is literally flooded with light and complemented by bohemian ornaments. 
Of course, it is advisable for owners to abandon plastic windows. Otherwise, their design should be reminiscent of wood, not just functional.
Selection of materials for furniture
In the interior, there are both the simplest surfaces without the use of decorative details, as well as the presence of antiques, palace structures with monograms or fabric details. A similar chaos appears in the combination of design trends. For example, a sofa made of leather in a country style harmoniously combines with wicker stools, an old Provence chest of drawers and a table made in a strict Scandinavian style.
The main idea behind the design is not the slightest hint of the use of modern technology, as well as chrome-plated space parts.
Attention to detail
The boho style encourages owners to remember and put on display all the most attractive and dear elements for the soul: figurines, boxes, floor lamps, books, records, favorite photos, paintings and other little things that gather dust on the mezzanine. Being the complete opposite of minimalism, boho displays a large number of things so harmoniously that they are no longer perceived as unnecessary things. That is why it is ideal for creative people, showing the rich spiritual world of its owner and everything that he works with almost every day. 
Designers are advised to focus on both the work of other authors and their own. You are allowed to use absolutely everything: lampshades, a table, a vintage sofa, handicrafts, your own paintings, panels, figurines, papier mache and others. You will need special equipment in order to harmoniously arrange many graphic works in such a way that they could successfully interact with each other. However, the result of such work will cause admiration and delight. 
The contrast of black cylinders on the snow-white walls, as well as the floral ornament drawn in black, do not overload the decor. Complementing the antique chest of drawers and the red carpet, it all exudes a very individual character. 
Features for the kitchen
To decorate the dining area, designers recommend choosing benches, and not the usual chairs, as well as installing heavy wooden tables. If the owners do not like bulky furniture, you can choose benches on small graceful steel legs. Preference should be given to ordinary tables and shelves made of wood, so modern coatings for the facade of furniture are not suitable.
For bedroom
If the bohemian piece of soul just wants to break free, the bedroom is a great place to express themselves. You need to focus on the basic rules, and give free rein to imagination.
- Lighting should be soft and indirectbut also shimmery and warm. It is possible to obtain a similar effect by placing openwork lamps, light large balls, lampshades and other things.
- IN the role of furniture can be used by an antique cabinetdecorated with your own hands, which exudes a bohemian mood. For the bedroom, bedside tables with rough doors and drawers are perfect.
The navy, white and yellow mix may not be traditional, but this unique bedroom design brings them together. The colors complement each other against the background of dark walls, and the floral ornament is presented as a natural and natural complement. 
For living room
The recreation area is equipped with soft and comfortable furniture. A comfortable sofa, a couple of armchairs go well with a small glass table.
- It is allowed to use furniture, sheathed in leather however, it must be decorated with a large number of pillows, sewn in different colors and styles.
- At the same time, we must not forget that if the room is not large in size, a large number of parts can create an overload, so the owners will not be comfortable in such a room. In this case, you should install wicker furniture... For example, rattan products.
- Style welcomes antique furniture and things, therefore, the old grandmother's wardrobe will fit into it very well.
- Upholstered furniture, a glass table, lots of pillows and a large ball on a canvas, combined with decorative elements, simply radiate a bohemian character.
How to do it yourself
Boho design isn't always about wild colors and creative clutter. There is a sense of disorder due to the location of the decor. The ceiling and floor are made in the same rough manner. 
Getting started, first of all, you should listen to your inner worldview. Choose only juicy shades, but as natural as possible. For example, if the room is dominated by red and green shades, then you need to make a choice not for acidic and toxic colors, but for more natural and natural herbal shades. 
Attention should be paid to orange, blue, red, natural shades of yellow and herbal. The boho style is characterized by mixing colors, opening up wide possibilities for the designer. If desired, the color play can be replaced with a change of textures, but 4 main colors must be present. If the owners do not have a desire to create an abundance of colors, you can highlight the interior thanks to various shades. See image 1 as an example. Brown floors look spectacular with gray carpet. The interior is well complemented by pillows and a blanket, made in the appropriate manner.
All people are very different: some people like the perfect order and pencils laid out according to colors, while others “litter” their apartment with unnecessary things and leave them in the most unpredictable places. If you come to visit and find, for example, a picture on the dining table, do not rush to shift it, it is quite possible that this is a creative idea of \u200b\u200bthe owner. Take a closer look at the interior, if there is a connection between all seemingly sloppy scattered things, then this is the boho style.
Appeared in the 19th century, bright and even flashy boho interior style originated from the realities of the life of the creative intelligentsia. The word "boho" itself comes from Boheme, which is translated from French as "gypsy". The life of the bohemian itself gave rise to this style. Creative, deceptive in its "disorder", colorful and bright boho style is not suitable for everyone.
Who will love a boho interior
Such "organized disorder" will only irritate pedantic people, it is better for them to stop at interiors or. People who are accustomed to soothing colors and simple typical furniture will also feel uncomfortable.
But people of creative professions: artists, actors, musicians, writers - will appreciate this style. Their way of life coincides with the very worldview of boho.
It is also worth thinking about such interiors for bold, bright personalities who highly value their own opinions and are ready for serious changes. Living in a boho-style apartment is not easy, but very interesting.
The palette of colors in the interior in the boho style
The boho style is very democratic; it does not set parameters that should be strictly adhered to. If you are planning to create an interior yourself, without the help of a professional designer, then listen carefully to your feelings. Your inner world will certainly tell you what colors it lacks.
Most often, interiors in this style are decorated in bright and juicy colors: lemon yellow, blue, and others. You don't have to worry about how these shades will be combined with each other, if you like them. Using different (and sometimes not matching) colors is common in boho style.
If it seems to you that there are too many saturated colors, then it will come to the rescue, which will not only visually increase the space, but also “smooth” bright colors.
Boho interior materials
The main rule of this style, regarding the use of materials both in decoration and in interior items, is environmental friendliness. It is best if all materials used are natural. Stone, wood, iron, ceramics are the basis of the boho style. Of course, you can use cheaper analog materials, but it is best to stay with the original. In addition to their beautiful appearance, such materials are completely safe for your health.
Boho style furniture
Particular attention should be paid to the boho style of the apartment. Furniture must be vintage. The ideal option is furniture that you inherited from your grandmother or distant relatives. Furniture "with history" is a classic boho style. Of course, you will need to give these interior items an appropriate look, eliminate serious flaws (cracks and holes), but you do not need to carry out cosmetic repairs. Furniture should look your age and remind you of the speed of life and the importance of feelings, not things.
If you do not have the opportunity to purchase a vintage item, you can buy artificially aged interior items. A closer look from a professional will notice that the furniture does not belong to the intended era, but your task is to create an appropriate atmosphere.
It is not at all necessary to completely "age" the entire interior, two or three pieces of furniture are enough to achieve the desired effect. This can be, for example, a sofa and a chest of drawers. Old wooden chairs with carved legs, long out of fashion chairs with fabric upholstery or mirrors in massive wrought iron frames will look great in boho style.
Boho interior textiles
In this style, it is almost in the first place. The fabrics used to decorate the room must be natural. You can use either expensive silk or cheaper cotton or linen. Bright colors, interesting ornaments (both floral and geometric) are all welcome. There should be a lot of fabric. These are not only curtains, but also furniture upholstery, pillow cases on decorative pillows, tablecloths, napkins and more.
Do not forget about an interesting carpet, it can be small but bright. If you don't like fabric carpets, then animal hide (or its imitation) is a great substitute.
Boho style interior: details
The main rule of boho-style interiors is: "There are never too many pillows." should be not only of different colors and sizes, but also of different shapes. Round or square, rectangular or triangular - pillows are essential in boho-style interiors. You can even make letter pillows and fold them into words on the floor or sofa. The beauty of decorative pillows is not only that they enliven the interior and give it warmth and coziness, but also that, if desired, they can easily turn into additional seats.
Another important element of the decor is "trinkets". There should be a lot of them, but not too much so that the room does not seem like an exhibition hall. These can be both souvenirs brought from distant countries, and small figurines, united by a common feature.
Do not forget about. You can combine the lamps according to your taste, but they should be striking. A table lamp, sconce, floor lamp or a lamp on a coffee table - all this will perfectly fit into a boho-style interior.
In a modern interior, there are the most amazing things, people like them and are widely in demand among lovers of novelty, freedom of thought, fantasy. The boho style in the interior is a good example. What is boho? Its name comes from the word Boheme, that is, gypsy, bohemia.
Differences from other areas
It appeared relatively recently, but it already stands out for its special features, it is for them that it is easily distinguished from other styles. When the boho style is present in the home interior, then it is characterized by carelessness, originality, comfort, rich colors. Using it, you can freely change your home, add your favorite things, come up with unique details, and fantasize. If we compare other options, then boho chic in the interior gives a person inner freedom, removes the canons, design principles that were established by contemporaries.
Not everyone decides to equip their living room, kitchen or bedroom with a boho style, so that households, guests of the house like it. But if such a decision still came, it means that the owner of the house is a liberated, brave, creative person, therefore he selects everything that suits his image. In fact, the boho-chic style in the interior is the embodiment of habits, thoughts of a person on the environment, objects that fill it. There are no rules, strict lines, specific colors.
History of appearance
Starting from a distant history, the word "boho" comes from "bohémiens". Many centuries ago, this was the name of the indigenous inhabitants of Bohemia, which was located in the central part of Europe. Its main population consisted of gypsies, nomads, travelers, who did not obey the laws of other peoples, as they adhered to their convictions, a free lifestyle. The people of Bohemia were proud, free people who could not be subdued. The boho interior style, named after them, corresponds to the described rules, it is so diverse, original, and authentic. Getting here, it is impossible to assess everything around in a few minutes, because one room can have dozens of bright details.
Why is boho so unusual?
Everything is very simple, the Bohemians did not lead a sedentary lifestyle, but wandered in different countries, collecting for each rule of conduct, household items, things, thanks to which something heaped up. For example, on carts, the Bohemians carried embroidery, fringes from China, silk from India, furs from Siberia, horse harness from Eastern countries, and linen clothes from Europe. Over time, the number of Bohemians increased, they were joined by wandering artists, circus performers, musicians, whose life resembled a continuous holiday, fun, colorful colors. Moreover, the term "from bohemia" has survived today, they include people of creative professions.
What kind of people would suit an interior in this style?
When someone hears the expression "boho style", then the main word "bohemia" comes to mind. Therefore, it is not difficult to guess who will like this direction.
Usually this includes people whose activities are related to art, for example, actors, artists, singers. However, in recent years, the circle of fans of this trend has expanded significantly, it is willingly chosen by creative, free individuals who value individuality, comfort, convenience. Their main motto is freedom of choice, emancipation, maximum comfort. Indeed, living in such a house, it should be pleasant to be, relax, communicate with loved ones.
And the boho style is also suitable for fans of perfectionism, minimalism, rational solutions, because it is distinguished by a large number of all kinds of elements, amazing colors, and a lot of unique details. Boho style interior design is often chosen by those people who like to furnish their home with a lot of little things, these include:
- Figurines;
- Jewelry boxes;
- Beads;
- Bright pillows;
- Flowers;
- Original lamps;
- Embroidery;
- Colorful curtains, a lot of other amazing things.
Who won't like it?
Boho chic style in the interior will not please pedantic people who are annoyed by the mess, the heap of a lot of details. It will also be uncomfortable if you like soothing colors, standard, classic furniture.
As for creative personalities from the circle of writers, musicians or actors, the boho style will bring chic to the interior, as it completely coincides with their worldview. Quite often, bold people who value their opinion and are always ready for significant changes in their lives think about such a decision. They do not want to live in a typical apartment with a conventional interior, because it’s not so interesting and boring.
It is undesirable to choose it if a person is sloppy in life, because it is simply impossible to hide the mess behind curtains, paintings and a blanket. As a result, the design of the room will lose its uniqueness, it will look like a mess.
Some features
What is typical for a boho interior? There are people who do not have enough knowledge on the topic of decorating living space, they believe that this style is inherent in cluttering rooms with meaningless objects or decor items. But this is not the case. Indeed, while decorating a house with the help of designers, there is a creative solution, since professionals know the sense of taste, measure. However, if you wish, you can decorate the boho-style interior with your own hands.
There is no need to adhere to any norms, laws, requirements, education in the field of art, architecture is not required. It is enough to choose the most favorite items that are dear to you, and then arrange them in the room, decorating with any colorful outfits. For example, if furniture is chosen, then bright, interesting upholstery with an ornament is suitable, and for a pillow, an ideal option is embroidery with flowers, complex patterns. The most important thing is that every detail is located in its place.
Style signs, what to consider
To understand what this direction means, you can highlight several of the most important points, based on them you will be able to create a real boho chic interior without having special knowledge about design. Here are the main aspects that you should pay attention to:
- Main stream. Despite the fact that he has an inherent personality, he has some similarities with other directions. Therefore, before you have to equip your bedroom, living room, kitchen on your own, you need to choose the main motive for the design of the room. After all, it can be modern, European, oriental. Thanks to this, it is possible to determine what the accent will be, what colors will appear in the room. After all, the filling of the room should merge into a single whole, creating a style, and not a repository for a mass of the most diverse, but meaningless things.
- The presence of textiles. When choosing design elements of boho style, you need to remember that there are quite a few items from textiles. It can be lamps with lampshades, various decor items, any things that you like are very expensive.
- Holiday, bright details. Choosing such an extraordinary interior, you get a holiday, bright details, rich color content.
What colors are suitable?
In the modern boho style, there are no criteria or special restrictions. Here you can choose any color that your soul likes. And it doesn't matter if the shades of the interior will be combined or not, the main thing is that you like the chosen tones. Listen to your heart, follow your taste, because everyone has a different understanding of comfort. At the same time, it is important to create something of your own, unique, unusual, which others do not have. The living space should be individual, but comfortable for the eyes and body.
The only condition for decorating a living space is the presence of rich, bright colors. Quite often, decorative elements of orange, red, lemon, blue, green are used for this. If you want to smooth out the color saturation a little, then you should try white.
Choice of colors
When choosing colors to create a unique look at home, you do not need to adhere to any rules, fashion trends, standards, since here everyone chooses their own. However, there are some peculiarities to consider For the arrangement of the bedroom, it is advisable to select calmer colors, for example, a combination of beige with pink, blue and green. More cheerful colors are chosen for the children's room. Here, the combination of shades can be very different, the main thing is that households like them, and also be as natural and rich as possible. The main colors of this trend are red, orange, yellow, blue, blue. But if you want to highlight a certain part of the room, then white will become an assistant for solving the problem, against its background other shades become brighter and more interesting.
Suitable furniture
Boho style furniture is selected individually, however, it is considered a mandatory attribute: a sofa, a bed, an ottoman, armchairs. Moreover, it is not necessary that the pieces of furniture are from a common headset, and also have the same upholstery color. There can be a variety of design options, where a leather sofa, ordinary armchairs with fabric upholstery, wooden chairs, tables of different colors, a soft pouf, a large frameless armchair will perfectly fit. Each item will find its use, complementing the interior.
Vintage is the standard boho style furniture. The most ideal solution would be old furniture, which can be found in every old woman. It is enough to restore such a thing a little, as it will become a real decoration of the room. Usually, to improve its appearance, it is enough to remove chips, cracks, and then refresh the wooden parts with colorless varnish. Each item should look at its age, so you shouldn't change it drastically during restoration.
Features of the choice of furniture
Artificially aged furniture will be an excellent option for boho, but it is not necessary to place only vintage furniture in the room. The most suitable option is one or two main objects, they will be the main focus, the rest of the details will only be an addition to the interior. For example, the main emphasis can be placed on an old chest of drawers, wooden chairs, a sofa, armchairs with colorful fabric upholstery, a polished wardrobe, and a large round wooden table. Almost every, even the most extraordinary things that many people prefer to just throw out, are able to transform the interior. For example, it is enough to throw a bright blanket with an ornament on a soft sofa, lay out several multi-colored pillows, and everything will change dramatically. In winter, a lush fur blanket will be appropriate, and in summer a silk blanket with drawings, patterns from the Chinese style are possible.
On a note! If you have a small-sized apartment, then it is better to refuse lush sofas and wicker furniture, since these objects clutter up the space of the room, overload its furnishings.
We decorate the floor, ceiling and walls
If we compare boho with well-known styles, then in the decoration of the ceiling, walls, floor, it is considered the most budgetary. When decorating it, white painted walls, parquet flooring, an old grandmother's carpet, plaster moldings, modest shabby chairs, and a crystal chandelier perfectly coexist. The main rule is that to create an interior, it is necessary to select finishes from natural materials, that is, no synthetics, especially plastic. Everything related to high-tech, namely: blinds on the windows, metal tables, linoleum, plastic elements - everything is simply out of place here.
Internal arrangement
- Floor. The most suitable materials for finishing floors are ceramic tiles, stone, parquet boards, but in extreme cases - laminate. Its appearance is similar to a natural board in color and structure.
- Ceiling. The most common finishing material is suitable, for example, stucco molding, whitewash, stretch fabric of calm, natural shades. Sometimes bulky wooden beams or communications run along the ceiling, they do not need to be hidden, because everything should be natural.
- Walls. Usually, the same colors are used for their decoration as for the general interior. For example, a solid bright shade of the wall, which is decorated with stencil painting, carpets, and a beautiful panel with drawings from the oriental style, would be an excellent example. If desired, the walls are pasted over with wallpaper with an ornament having a characteristic pattern. It is advisable to make the main emphasis on any of the walls; wallpaper is suitable for this, and modern, exclusive photo printing is also chosen. Such elements will decorate the interior even with the most extraordinary furniture.
Interior lighting
When it comes to boho, there are chandeliers, as well as any lighting fixtures of the classic style, hand-made is also welcome, for example, textile lampshades, decoration with flowers from ribbons, decoration with any available means of bright colors. Room lighting should be natural and soft. The most ideal room option is the presence of large, spacious windows, which will give the room enough sunlight.
Electric lighting should be warm, soft so as not to hurt your eyes. For example, rice paper or fabric is often used to decorate a lamp; lampshades with an oriental accent are made from it. The height of the lighting fixture varies depending on the interior and personal preferences. For example, the lamp is lowered directly above the dining table, or under the ceiling itself, decorating with a multi-colored mesh, wire, painted glass. To get enough daylight inside, use light, transparent curtains.
On a note! You need to choose curtains for the boho style interior in light colors so that the decor does not turn out to be dark, gloomy.
Textile use and decoration
Boho textiles are the main attribute, but they are very careful in choosing it. After all, it plays the most important role, as it is used on windows, walls, floors and even to decorate furniture.
Choice of fabric
For example, curtains are sewn from textiles, special partitions to separate the zones of the room. And on sofas with chairs, there are capes made of fabric with unique patterns. Bag chairs and pillows are also made of this fabric. While decorating a room, they use lace napkins, tablecloths, blankets, bedspreads from a variety of fabrics. Very often they are decorated with fur, embroidery, ribbons, beads, rhinestones. Carpets on the floor and walls are classic boho. For interior decoration, it is advisable to choose massive, heavy fabrics that will have rich colors. An example is brocade, velvet, tapestry, satin, silk, and the texture of the fabric, color, pattern depend only on the wishes of the owner of the house.
Choice of decor
When choosing decorative elements for boho, there are no restrictions, for example, it is allowed to use:
- Lamps, figurines;
- Multi-colored frames for photos, paintings;
- Antique items, crafts;
- Herbarium, fresh flowers in flowerpots, plastic bouquets;
- Favorite items;
- Magazines, books.
These items can be placed on windowsills, shelves, chairs, or tables. They are always in sight. The owner's favorite things look beautiful, colorful and original, for example, if he is a traveler, then his souvenirs will worthily take place on the shelves of the room. If the hostess is engaged in needlework, then her paintings, napkins, wood crafts or jewelry will find their use.
Varieties of style
Boho is very common in the interior, despite the fact that many people find it chaotic, even messy. In addition, it has several varieties, each of them differs in its own rules, restrictions, here are the main ones:
- Ecological. The most natural, sought-after style, where there is no artificial material, including the smallest decorative elements. The main ones include: stone, wood, linen, cotton, leather, silk, ceramics. All these materials together look very stylish, expensive, and elegant.
- Luxurious. This direction remains the most modern, because it gives households an excellent mood, joy of life, the most intense colors, naturalness when using finishing materials.
- Glamorous. He speaks to himself, as he includes a lot of glamorous things, all kinds of figurines, jewelry, photographs, handicrafts, etc. However, all these things should not be stored in the shelves of cabinets, but are located on open shelves, tables, windows. This trend combines chic with coquetry, glamor with maximum naturalness, taste with sophistication, sophistication with beauty.
- Classic boho. There are strict lines here, plus heavy fabrics are used - satin, velvet, tapestry. The characteristic shades of this boho trend are gold, beige, brown, marble. Ethno style elements are added to add flavor.
- Boho hippie. This direction of the boho style is more related to its classic version. It is just as free, bright, a little fabulous, as comfortable and chic as possible. It is impossible to imagine boho hippies without the use of bright ornaments, a hookah, aromatic lamps, extravagant decor elements or musical instruments that create a unique atmosphere of freedom, coziness and comfort.
Summarizing
Regardless of the direction of the boho style, each of them is memorable, unusual, very striking design. When creating your own home design yourself, you do not need to be afraid to introduce something new, feel free to experiment, show your individuality. After all, if you take the matter with your heart, then the result will amaze not only you, but also friends and relatives.
Housing "bohemia" is the choice of courageous people who are not used to obeying a clear framework, strict rules of life. They live by their own rhythm of life, which differs from generally accepted standards. Some boho may be shocked or cause a smile on their face, but it will not leave anyone indifferent. This style of interior is not suitable for people who have a bad feel for color, originality, proportions. Therefore, elderly relatives are unlikely to like this fashion trend. They are accustomed to having a clear distinction in the apartment, calm tones, functional household items, standard, classic furniture. And it will not be liked by those who are allergic to dust, because the presence of a mass of small details in the interior is fraught with the accumulation of a large amount of dust. That is why this is the choice of young, energetic people who will be happy to clean their apartment, putting small decor items in their places.