13 Ways to Give Your Bedroom a Little Boho Magic
All the texture, pattern, and color.
A bedroom should be a reflection of the person who sleeps there—and few design styles leave as much room for self-expression as bohemian decor. Think layered bedding, unexpected pattern combinations, tactile fabrics and statement-making colors, all mixed together for a space that feels collected rather than overly polished. If you're hoping to bring more personality to your primary bedroom or make a small bedroom feel more like your own, these boho spaces are full of ideas to try.
There’s no single formula for getting the look right. You might prefer a palette of warm neutrals and natural wood or gravitate toward saturated jewel tones and eye-catching wallpaper. As you decorate, think carefully about incorporating cultural symbols or artwork, since some designs carry meaning beyond their decorative appeal.
Tapestry Headboard
Hang a patterned rug or tapestry on a sturdy bamboo pole for a customizable backdrop. Then identify a color to use as an accent throughout the rest of your space.
Tassel Accents
It's all in the details: Hang ivory tassels on drawer knobs to give a modern nightstand a more bohemian look.
Florals Meet Stripes
Boho is a rule-breaking design, which means you're welcome to fill your space with as many contrasting patterns and colors as you'd like. Take inspiration from this bedroom, which offsets the floor-to-ceiling florals with a bold striped rug.
Natural Neutrals
To add dimension to an all-white bedroom, introduce varied textures with a faux-fur rug and a macrame wall hanging.
Darker Hues
Sometimes, boho-inspired bedrooms are light and bright. This bedroom, however, mixes light and dark: a white bunk bed pops against coral-and-navy wallpaper.
Pops of Green
Greenery — real or faux — breathes life into any space, especially when everything else is fairly neutral.
Shades of White
Fringe and textured linens add interest to this understated bedroom. Incorporate darker colors by accessorizing with wicker baskets and wooden decor.
Cozy Seating Area
The combination of walnut armchairs and a fabric-covered coffee table creates a cozy, boho-inspired hangout.
Mixed Materials
Natural materials like burlap and rattan are staples in boho bedrooms, but this design incorporates modern pieces, such as an acrylic nightstand.
Modern Swing Chair
Turn a bare corner into a Pinterest-worthy reading nook with this rattan chair-and-end-table combo.
Rattan Statements
A vintage bar cart becomes a nightstand as soon as you adorn it with an alarm clock, reading materials, and fresh flowers.
Velvet Touches
Pink velvet finds a home in this feminine bedroom, which perfectly balances boho flair with contemporary glam.
Clever Console Table
Achieve a relaxed look by swapping a traditional nightstand for a low-lying console table.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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