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This post is about the best bohemian bedroom decorating ideas.
If you are looking for bedroom decor ideas and more specifically bohemian bedroom ideas, 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. To achieve the cozy vibe, the bohemian style uses decoration elements such as throw blankets and pillows, indirect and warm lighting, and plants.
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, among others.
You will typically see the use of natural materials in the furniture or the decor items, such as rattan and cotton, neutral colors, patterns, and textures.
In this post, you will find 25 amazing ideas for boho bedroom decoration to inspire you to completely transform your bedroom.
Hopefully, by the end of this post, you will be able to create the bohemian bedroom of your dreams!
1. Art prints in neutral colors
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A very common decor element in bohemian style is minimalist art print in neutral colors.
A great idea is to decorate a wall with neutral-colored art prints in frames made of a natural material, such as wood.
The frames can be in different sizes and shapes so you can create an interesting and eye-catching wall gallery.
You can also improve the wall gallery and add some different elements among the frames, such as hats and small mirrors to create visual interest.
2. Patterns
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Another characteristic you will frequently see in boho-styled rooms is the use of patterns.
The patterns usually present tribal prints and geometric shapes and are found in throw blankets and pillows. The colors vary, but it is common to see the use of earthy palette colors.
They can give a really nice touch to the bedroom decoration and add a touch of color and character to it.
3. Details in the pillowcases and blankets
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Details in the pillowcases and blankets such as patterns or the use of macrame technique are very commonly seen in the boho decoration style.
Choose pillowcases and blankets with macrame details and patterns to achieve this look.
Don’t be afraid of choosing different patterns for the pillowcases. They don’t have to be the same and they don’t have to have the same size and format either.
Rectangular, round, and square pillows are all commonly seen in this style.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this round boho pillow.
4. Plants everywhere
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This is another decor element that is a must in boho style: plants.
You will see very often that in bohemian decoration, the use of plants everywhere is very common.
Usually, in bohemian style, you will see mostly plants with green leaves and no flowers. Big plants and vine plants are very common as well.
Some plants that are usually selected for bohemian style are Golden Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum), succulents, Monstera (Monstera Deliciosa), Philodendron Bipinnatfidum, cacti, and Calathea.
5. Wood
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The bohemian decoration style demands the use of natural materials in the furniture, and decor elements.
Wood is a great option to be used for the bed frame, for the frames of the art print or photographs, and for the frame of the mirror, for example.
It can also be used for other pieces of furniture, such as a bench, and bedside tables.
The presence of wood has a beneficial psychological impact and is very aesthetically pleasing.
6. Cozy lighting
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The boho style is all about cozy and comfy spaces. Lighting is an essential element for setting the mood and helping achieve the cozy vibe.
Indirect and warm light are usually the choices for boho style.
String lights, candle lights, and wall lights are just some examples.
Mixing the types of lights and getting them in different shapes and sizes, such as different candles or different types of bulbs in the string lights can be a fantastic idea for creating a cozy vibe.
Distribute them around the bedroom in strategic places and watch your bedroom transform into the coziest place in your house.
7. Throw pillows
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Throw pillows are elements that evoke coziness straight away.
The boho style is all about coziness and comfort, so throw pillows are a must.
Use different sizes and shapes, different patterns, and even colors (but try to match the colors or use the same type of palette) for the throw pillows and organize them nicely on the bed.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this boho lumbar pillow nicely decorated.
8. Modern boho
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Modern and bohemian are two styles that can be mixed and the results will look amazing.
There is still the presence of natural materials, such as wood and rattan, but that are other materials that evoke modernness such as metal.
You can see the use of a little bit of color, not only the usual use of a neutral color palette. There is the presence of different forms as well, such as the one in the mirror frame in this picture.
And plants, of course!
9. Macrame in the decor
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It is extremely common to see the use of macrame technique in the details of a boho decoration.
You can see them in throw pillowcases, blankets, wall decor in the format of dream catchers or flags, in rugs, and pot hangers, for example.
You don’t have to choose only one of these elements to be in macrame. It is very common to see more than one element or type of decoration made of macrame displayed in the same room.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this dream catcher made of macrame.
10. Hanging plants
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To achieve the perfect bohemian decoration style bring plants to the bedroom and don’t limit yourself to just placing them on the floor.
It is very common to see plants hanging from the ceiling in bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens decorated in bohemian style.
They make the decoration more interesting and creative.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of plant hangers made of macrame.
11. Area rug
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Area rugs are perfect for anchoring all the bedroom decorations together and they make a room look more comfortable.
The bohemian style uses natural materials in general, so a good option for area rugs is to use jute or cotton, for example. as materials.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this round area rug made of jute.
12. Earthy colors
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Neutral and earthy color palettes are very commonly seen in bohemian style.
Earthy colors evoke warmth and coziness, which are characteristics of the bohemian style.
Choose earthy color palettes such as beige, taupe, khaki, olive, moss, and rust, or even warmer tones of yellow and pink, to create a comfy atmosphere.
Use them for your bedding set, and other decor elements, such as the area rug.
13. Hats as decor elements
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Hats are items that are great for decoration.
In bohemian style, it is also common to find them decorating especially the walls.
It is a great idea to create a nice kind of wall gallery composed of hats.
It is creative and gives the room a relaxed vibe.
14. Ottoman and guitar
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Ottomans and guitars evoke an easy-going and bohemian vibe.
Ottomans are usually made of some kind of natural material such as leather, for a midcentury boho style, and rattan.
Guitars have everything to do with the bohemian lifestyle.
They are great pieces of decoration and can give a really nice touch to the bedroom decor.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this round leather ottoman, quite similar to the one in the picture.
15. Light fixture
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The light fixture is an important part of the decoration in general. For the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and any other room in the house.
In a bohemian decoration style, you will find light fixtures made of natural materials, especially rattan.
They are usually presented in a beautiful and organized pattern, but you will also see a more “rebel”, kind of wild look style, such as the one in the picture.
16. Neutral colors
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It is a classic to see boho decoration for bedrooms and living rooms in neutral colors.
The decoration doesn’t have to be necessarily minimalistic, but the use of neutral colors is commonly present.
Bed sets, rugs, furniture, shelves, and decor elements, all in neutral colors.
17. Coastal boho
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The bohemian style can easily be used in combination with different decor themes, such as coastal.
Choose natural materials for the furniture and decor elements, such as wood, rattan, straw, and jute.
Choosing the bedding set in dark blue and white is a classic for coastal themes and looks absolutely gorgeous in combination with the furniture and decor elements made of natural materials, which is characteristic of the bohemian style.
Hanging photos of nature and more specifically the coast area, with frames made of wood, can also go fantastically well with this decor.
18. Wall decor
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Besides art prints in frames, it is very typical in bohemian style to see different types of decor elements for the decoration of the walls.
Dream catchers in different sizes and with different patterns are commonly found decorating the walls.
Another wall decor made with the macrame technique very common in the boho style is the one that resembles a flag and is attached to a stick made of wood.
Wall baskets are another type of wall decor that is commonly seen and typical of bohemian decoration.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this dream catcher made of macrame.
19. Natural materials
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The use of natural materials in the decoration is one of the main characteristics of the bohemian style.
Think wood, jute, straw, cotton, and rattan.
Use them in the furniture, the wall decor, the light fixture, and the rug.
You can even decorate your bedroom with some DIY elements, such as a bed frame that can be made of pallets, and a headboard that you can use a creative technique to add some natural element in there.
Bring some greenery as well, by choosing different plants to make a beautiful composition.
20. Minimalist chic
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You can mix the boho style with so many other styles.
One style that can be combined with boho and can create gorgeous results is the minimalist chic.
Choose some high-quality decor elements with simple and elegant designs.
An earthy color palette and some pops of color in an art print for example is a great choice.
Use natural materials and bring some plants to the bedroom.
21. All white
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An all-white bedroom decoration can also give you great results when using the bohemian style.
The details of the bedding set and throw pillowcases become the focal point of this type of decoration.
To give the bedroom a bit more character, adding some plants as decoration can be a great option.
22. Cozy throw blanket
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As mentioned before, bohemian style is all about comfy spaces and a cozy atmosphere.
Besides throw pillows, throw blankets are elements that also make us think straight away about comfort.
Choose a nice and chunky throw blanket with details, and patterns, or made with a technique that evokes warmth and coziness, such as a knitted chunky throw blanket.
This detail will bring the coziness to another level!
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Inspired by this idea, I found this chunky throw blanket with a similar style to the one in the picture.
23. Christmas decor in boho style
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Boho style can go perfectly well with holiday decorations, as you can see in this picture.
Mixing boho style and Christmas decoration is totally possible!
The use of pine branches to wrap around the headboard, hanging a Christmas garland on the wall, and the choice of warm earthy color palettes made this bohemian styled bedroom look so warm and comfortable.
The use of different materials and textures also helped give this bedroom a cozy and elegant vibe.
24. Wall baskets
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Wall baskets are another bohemian style classic and you will see it in the decoration of different rooms, such as the bedroom and living room, and even in the kitchen.
They usually come in sets of baskets made of different materials (but always some type of natural material), colors (usually neutral colors), and shapes.
To create a beautiful and unique pattern with them on the wall is a fantastic idea for the bohemian style lovers.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of boho wall baskets.
25. DIY decor elements
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Since the bohemian style uses a lot of natural materials for the decoration, it is possible to create some DIY type of decoration.
The bed frame, for example, can be made of wood pallets, the bedside can be made using a similar material, and you can even create a decoration to hang on the ceiling made of bamboo, like a panel.
You can get creative and use a rug as wall decor as well. The possibilities are endless!
Turning a bedroom into a bohemian bedroom
There are several details and characteristics that can be found in the bohemian style.
The patterns, the throw pillows and blankets, the indirect warm lighting, the presence of many plants, the details in macrame, and the use of natural materials are just some examples.
The boho style is also great for combining different themes, styles, and holiday decorations. It goes well with almost everything.
When planning the bohemian decoration for your bedroom, remember to add elements that evoke coziness. Think about the decor elements you like the most, don’t be afraid of implementing more than one idea. You can see in the pictures that all of them use different boho elements to compose the room decoration.
Adding your personal touch will give a lot of character to your bedroom and will make you like it even more.
Hopefully, after reading this post, you are now, full of ideas and ready to transform the look and style of your bedroom!
This post was about the best bohemian bedroom decorating ideas.
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