Trend Alert: Bohemian Bliss

Bohemian style is a casual, eclectic, quirky and eccentric look that focusses on embracing the world around us, welcoming in different patterns, textures and materials from a wide range of sources and inspirations. As with all interior concepts, bohemianism is open to interpretation; this results in numerous variations of the trend, from the traditional classic bohemian to the more contemporary boho-chic. It is an adaptable trend that can be brought into the home in various ways, meaning that whatever your current interior style, there is room for a few stylish boho touches.

With more and more interior trends arising all the time, it is difficult to keep up, but bohemianism has been around for a while and shows no sign of going out of style. What’s great about this style is that is can work in conjunction with other interior concepts, such as minimalism and industrialism as well as with more traditional and even retro styled homes, creating an interesting aesthetic that exudes an eclectic vibe.

Sometimes, just including a few bold bohemian accent pieces can completely transform the look of a room. For example, installing a vibrant boho style rug, such as the Illulian Red Damask Pattern Rug, in a neutral space will allow for its colour and wild pattern to truly stand out. The antique effect of the rug will infuse a unique look into any room, but will have the best impact when paired with other matching accent pieces like the striking Gubi Gräshoppa Floor Lamp.

The boho trend also relies on plants and greenery in the home in order to achieve its stunning look. A few pot plants dotted around the room will have an amazing impact, as will indoor vines climbing up the walls. Their natural shades of green will contrast with the warm reds, purples and oranges of your bohemian accents, while not clashing with any other pieces of furniture that are more vibrant. What’s more is that not only will plants look beautiful in any room, but they will also increase the amount of oxygen in your home. Along with a stunning aesthetic, a bohemian vibe is about creating a healthier environment for yourself and for your family.

An alternative way to inject the beautiful colours of nature into your home is to create a feature wall using wallpaper such as the Mind The Gap Tropical Leaf Wallpaper. Not only will the gorgeous greens in this wallpaper contrast your bohemian accents, but its stunning pattern of leaves will become an eye catching feature, creating a quirky look.

Bohemian styled homes seem to focus on layering contrasting soft furnishings, from gorgeously eccentric patterned pillows and cushions such as the Bivain, Les-Ottomans and Alexandra D Foster products featured in this blog, to soft throws hung over the back of sofas and armchairs. The Oyuna Uno Throws are ideal for this due to their warm colours – layer several of these with other clashing throws or blankets over your fine furniture to create a cosy look.

Who says that bohemian style has to stay inside? Outside décor is often forgotten about around this time of year since it’s so cold, but we can always dream about warmer weather and ways to update our outside spaces. It is easy to transform your garden or patio area into a bohemian haven by accessorising your outdoor furniture with colourful accents just as you would with your inside furniture!

This plain outside seating area has been given a complete makeover with these stunning Bivain cushions. Not only do these cushions create a stunning aesthetic that will contrast fantastically with the natural green backdrop of a garden, but they provide an incredibly comfortable place for you and any guests to sit down and relax in.

Take a look on our website for more unique furniture that will help you create a boho home!