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This post is about the best boho living room decor ideas.
If you are looking for living room decor ideas and you like the boho style, this post is for you.
The boho decor or bohemian style home decor combines items that are relaxed, bold, and unconventional.
Usually, this type of interior design gives us a feeling of coziness and creates a special comfy space in the house.
There is not only one type of boho, you can find many variants inside this style, such as the modern boho style, the rustic boho style, or the bohemian mid-century style.
The modern boho and boho design typically involves a mix of natural materials in the furniture or in the decor items, such as rattan and cotton, neutral colors, some patterns, and textures.
It is common to find wall art, plants, and throw pillows and blankets on the couch or armchairs.
You will also find it common to see boho living rooms with an area rug, coffee table, and sometimes with an accent chair.
In this post, you will find 17 compiled boho living room ideas to inspire you to start decorating and to completely transform your living room.
Hopefully, by the end of this post, you will be able to create the bohemian living room of your dreams!
1. Throw blankets
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Boho decor evokes comfort and one decor item that is very common in bohemian decoration is throw blankets.
You will usually see throw blankets of different materials and textures. It is common to see knitted or furry-look blankets.
Knitted blankets not only look lovely but also are extremely comfy.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this chunky knitted blanket that is quite similar to the one in the picture.
I also found this throw pillow in a kind of flower shape, similar to the one in this picture.
2. Neutral colors
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You will see that the majority of boho style decor is in neutral colors.
Neutral furniture and neutral decor items are usually seen in boho living room decor.
The most used colors are beige, cream, white, and brown and their variations.
3. Plants
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Plants are a special part of the decoration if you want your living room to look more bohemian.
Big and small plants and hanging plants are all allowed in the boho style decor.
Some typical plants you will find are Monstera (Monstera Deliciosa), Photos plant (Epipremnum Aureum and their variations), and Calathea.
The good news is that they are quite easy to take care of!
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Inspired by this photo, I found this gorgeous bamboo dome for pendant light that is very similar to the one in the picture.
4. Bohemian mid-century style
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Some characteristics of midcentury modern design are walnut and teak warm wood furniture, linear silhouette, and luxurious elements.
When you mix it with the bohemian style, you get a decoration with warm color palettes, different patterns in throw pillowcases and rugs, for example, woven and other natural materials, plants, and a relaxed vibe.
These are some of the examples you can find in a midcentury boho style living room.
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Inspired by this photo, I found this lumbar throw pillowcase with a geometric pattern that is quite similar to the one in the picture.
5. Leather round pouf
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Another element that you may find in boho living rooms, especially in the boho chic and midcentury boho living rooms is some elegant items or details.
One example of this type of item is a leather round pouf with a bohemian touch, just like the one in the picture.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this leather round pouf that is very similar to the one in the picture.
6. Flat seat cushions made of natural materials
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The use of natural materials for decoration items or furniture is one of the boho style characteristics.
It is very common to see poufs or flat seat cushions in bohemian living room decorations.
Flat seat cushions made of natural materials such as straw or cattail grass are a common element in boho-style living room decor and they add some character to the living room look.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this flat seat cushion made of natural material, that is quite similar to the one in the picture.
7. Macrame decor elements
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Macrame is a type of textile that is produced by using knotting techniques and is something that you will always see in boho-inspired decor.
Macrame decor elements are typical in bohemian decoration, and it would not be different when it comes to the living room decor.
You can find Macrame details in different decor elements, such as in wall art, in poufs, and in throw pillowcases.
The colors chosen for this type of decor elements are usually neutral, like cream, white, and beige.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this macrame dream catcher and this macrame pouf.
8. Patterns in the pillowcases
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Different patterns and textures in throw pillowcases, blankets, and even rugs are other examples of elements that you will always see in a boho living room decoration.
Adding all these elements to your living room can be a great idea and give you the exact decor you were looking for.
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Inspired by this idea, I found these boho pillowcases with a geometrical pattern.
9. Wall basket decor
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You will see wall basket decor in almost all boho living room decorations.
Baskets in different shapes, colors, and natural materials, organized in a beautiful pattern can create stunning wall decor.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this beautiful boho wall basket decor in neutral colors and made with natural materials.
I also found a pendant light dome that is similar to the one in this picture.
10. Area rug made of natural material
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Rugs make an area look and feel warmer and they anchor furniture in a certain space.
Rugs, and especially area rugs are always a good idea when trying to make a living room look more comfortable and elegant.
In boho decor, the rugs are usually made of natural materials, such as jute, and are typically found in neutral colors.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this beautiful area rug made of jute.
11. Boho decor items
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Some classic boho decor items besides, throw pillows and blankets, and plants are vases.
Some different vases, such as the ones in U-shape and with circular formats are commonly found on coffee tables or end tables.
You will usually see them in neutral colors, such as cream and beige.
12. The use of natural material
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The use of natural materials is one of the main characteristics of boho decoration.
You will see the use of natural materials in almost every decoration element: rugs, coffee tables, end tables, throw blankets, and wall decor.
Some examples of the most used materials are wood, bamboo, rattan, woven, wool, and jute.
13. Handmade items
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Handmade items or items that look like they were handmade are common in bohemian decoration.
You can find them in the macrame wall decor, throw blankets, or ottomans, for example.
They can be present in a whole decor piece or just in details of decor elements.
14. The use of wood in the furniture
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Wood is used in several elements in a boho decor, especially in furniture pieces.
You may find coffee tables, end tables, shelves, and bookcases all made of some type of wood.
You will also find many variations of the color of the wood in a bohemian decoration, from bright natural colors to walnut, to darker wood tones.
15. Boho art print
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In boho living rooms expect to find art prints, besides wall baskets and macrame decors.
The art print is usually of abstract forms in neutral or earthy colors.
Put them in frames of different sizes and shapes and create a beautiful wall gallery.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this cute boho art print set in neutral colors.
16. Throw pillows
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Throw pillows are a must in bohemian decoration.
Add as many throw pillows as you want, in different sizes, and shapes and with different patterns and textures in the pillowcases.
You will find that geometric patterns in the pillowcases are one of the boho lovers’ favorites.
You will see the throw pillows usually in neutral colors, like beige, cream, and white, but in midcentury boho style you will see some stronger colors, like red and orange, but usually in warm tones.
17. Different textures
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Playing with textures is also a great idea and is commonly seen in boho-style decoration.
Choose different textures for the throw pillows and blankets, for the decor items, and for the rug.
Don’t be afraid of mixing different textures in your decor – you will be surprised with the results!
How to get the perfect Boho style for your living room
After reading this post, you are probably full of ideas and inspiration to start applying to your living room.
Remember to think about the type of boho style you prefer, whether it is a boho midcentury, a modern boho, boho chic, rustic boh, or “standard” boho.
What are the main elements and details you enjoy the most? Is it the colors, the type of furniture, or the details in the decor? Think about them and apply them to your living room decor.
Mix textures, patterns, and natural materials and start creating the perfect bohemian living room.
Remember to always add your personal touch to the decoration of your living room, giving it some character and making it perfect for you and your taste.
This post showed you the best boho living room decor ideas.
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