Bohemian Decorating Ideas For Living Room

Boho Living Room Ideas to Give Any Space Some Down to Earth Style

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If you can't bare to look at another minimalist white wall or rustic farmhouse coffee table, it might be time to move away from the world of clean lines and quiet palettes to a style that feels a little more layered and loose. Even if you've never considered creating a bohemian living room, it's easy to be enticed by the creative freedom and unique opportunities that come when decorating in this style.

That said, even bohemian rooms can start looking similar to one another. Once you've seen one, they sometimes can start looking the same, which is why it's important to add some unique furniture and decorative features that truly make it your own. This compilation of boho living rooms will give you plenty of ideas to help you shape a room that fits your personality, while still adhering to this fun free-spirited style.

1. Boho with black paint

The patterns, textures, and layers in this Ohio duplex make for a beautifully boho room, but the addition of the black paint gives it a modern edge and a unique defining factor. Try adding wall paint in a saturated color to your living room to make your space feel like a fresh take on the bohemian look.

2. Mix and match magic

The boho look is not always about macramé and a full-blown indoor garden—it can be interpreted in a variety of different ways. The baskets, colors, and caramel leather couch in this stylish London studio still give off a boho vibe despite it being a bit different from the version of bohemian you're always seeing on Instagram.

3. Blend funky textures

Bright colors, mismatched textures, and worldly touches make this Kentucky house a perfect example of bohemian. By adding personal accents—souvenirs, cool vintage finds, old figurines—you'll get an eclectic mix of decorative accents and materials that help make a place uniquely yours.

4. Plenty of rattan

The boho aesthetic pretty much always features natural fibers like jute, bamboo, and rattan, and you can't beat the larger-than-life mirrors wrapped in this material in this stunning Brooklyn apartment. Whether it's in the form of chairs, frames, baskets, or mirrors, natural fibers are a must-have in a boho living room.

5. Utilize multiple bright colors

A candy colored palette, as seen in a West Sussex apartment, can make the boho look feel much more fun and light-hearted. Create any combination of colors you like and complement them with other accents throughout the room. This is one style where the word "clashing" just doesn't exist.

6. Work in that macramé

A wall hanging, pillows, a blanket, and even a bit of the coffee table decor in this breezy New York living room play into a macramé theme. The metal finishes and shapes of furniture give it a touch of mid-century modern, but overall, the room feels bohemian at its core.

7. Busy eclecticism

No matter how many colors and textures you incorporate into your interior, you can't mess up the boho look. This playful Colorado home proves this point. It looks super cohesive, even with the rainbow of plants and textiles all in one room.

8. Colorful and moody

Boho doesn't always have to be super white and bright. In this Florida home, a moody blend of jewel tones make this living room feel a bit more subdued and relaxing rather than energetic.

9. Calm, cool, and collected color palette

Yes, colored accents are typically a fixture of bohemian style, but this living room in Western Australia shows how you can stick with a minimalist palette and still get this vibe across. Here, the mix of hanging plants, floral patterns, and a natural fiber rug ground this space in boho style.

10. Shaggy textures

Whether it's a faux sheepskin carpet or a shag pillow, you can easily up the boho factor in any room with voluminous, soft textures, as seen in this stylish Seattle abode. Fabric choice is important and can be a big defining factor in different room styles.

11. A pop of yellow

A great way to embrace a boho look is to choose a statement piece and decorate around it. This Oakland renter did with a poppy yellow couch, and although there are other colors involved in this room, many items tie back into the sofa.

12. Artsy and eclectic

You can't get more boho than having a plethora of artwork scattered about your place, like in this New Orleans apartment. Whether it's your own masterpieces or canvases you've picked up, showcasing a collection of artwork in one place really boosts a sense of bohemian eclecticism.

13. Moroccan-style boho

Incorporating Moroccan-style lanterns in a space, similar to this Oakland abode, will gives your interior a more worldly, bohemian feel. Add a few vintage finds and some plant babies, and you'll be good to go with a boho decor scheme.

14. Colorful textiles

Overall, this Los Angeles home is fairly neutral when it comes to its foundational pieces. It's the little bits of color, however, coming from the wall hanging, carpets, and textiles that give it life.

15. Mix like colors

Anything goes when it comes to boho, and the same rule applies for its palettes. Take a color cue from this Colorado home and get tonal with a particular color. Mix shades of brown, green, beige, or black for a truly boho abode.

16. Wooden accents

Similarly to colors, mixing wood finishes is another stylistic boho touch, which can be seen this Harlem apartment. To do so, start with the color of your floor (if it's wood) and go from there. Find complementary shades in warm and cool tones, and look for different wood finishes or pieces with different grains.

17. Industrial meets bohemian

A blend of bricks, fairy lights, and colorful books give this spacious downtown Los Angeles loft an ultra bohemian look. Even the most industrial and modern of spaces can be transformed into a boho-leaning paradise with the right decorative touches.

18. Go green

Contrasting colors can completely transform a room, as seen in this Florida home. Furnishings in shades of green paired with orange give this boho space a little bit of a funky, retro edge.

19. Patterns and plants

Rattan textures, a bunch of plants, and geometric textiles have turned this North Carolina home into a bohemian escape. In most cases, the wilder a space looks, the better when it comes to achieving a boho look.

20. Boho meets Scandinavian

If you're still a minimalist at heart, it's worth analyzing the way this Massachusetts home created a simple, slightly boho-leaning living room. While the space itself is Scandinavian-inspired, the pouf, patterned carpet, plant, and cane tray give it a slight air of boho style.

21. Forget matchy-matchy

A menagerie of patterns, colors, shapes, and materials make this California studio undeniably bohemian. The space is dripping with free-spirited elements, from its mismatched pendant lights to its different colored pillows and blankets.

22. Add a pouf (or two or three)

For an instant burst of boho, poufs and other oversized floor seating should be your go-to. The ones scattered in this San Francisco living room, along with the plants and vintage patterned carpet, bring this Victorian down to earth—and back to boho style.

23. Maximalism is key

It's almost impossible to just focus on one aspect of this Maryland apartment. Its maximalist soul is invigorated by plenty of patterns and materials, giving it a bohemian hideaway vibe.

24. All in the plants

If you just want touches of boho without going full on rattan and macramé, plants are going to be your best friend, as proven by this New York apartment. Upping that jungle vibe is a simple but surefire path to this free-spirited style.

25. Modern bohemian harmony

While they're technically on the opposite ends of the style spectrum, this New Orleans home shows how boho and modern can exist peacefully. Here, sleek shapes and silhouettes are adorned with colors and textures that lean more towards the bohemian.

Melissa Epifano

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Melissa is a freelance writer who covers home decor, beauty, and fashion. She's written for MyDomaine, The Spruce, Byrdie, and The Zoe Report. Originally from Oregon, she's currently living in the UK.

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