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Boho bedroom ideas
Layered, warm and a little undone, a boho bedroom is built from handmade things: a rattan or cane headboard, kilim and jute rugs overlapping on the floor, block-printed cushions, mudcloth-style throws and plenty of trailing plants. Terracotta and cream walls give a sunny base, with indigo or mustard in the textiles. It appeals to people who collect finds from travels and markets and want a bedroom that feels personal. It is also forgiving on a budget, since mismatched and second-hand pieces belong.
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Palette
- Terracotta (#b7664b)
- Rattan (#c8a574)
- Indigo (#3e5079)
- Cream (#efe6d6)
Key pieces
- Rattan or cane headboard
- Kilim layered over a large jute rug
- Block-printed cushions and an indigo throw
- Macramé or woven hanging above the bed
- Wooden stool or small carved table as a bedside
- Trailing plants on a shelf or in a hanging planter
Materials and finishes
- Rattan, cane and seagrass
- Jute, wool and kilim weaves
- Block-printed cotton and washed linen
- Leather poufs and terracotta pots
- Chalky warm-toned paint
Tips
- Layer from the floor up: one large neutral jute rug, then a smaller patterned kilim on top, then the bedding. That order stops pattern overwhelming the room.
- Hang textiles and baskets on the walls instead of crowding surfaces, which keeps bedside tables usable and the room easier to dust.
- Pick plants that cope with bedroom light levels, such as pothos or snake plants, and keep larger ones away from radiators.
What to avoid
- Chrome and glass furniture
- Matching bedroom furniture sets
- Bare, sterile walls and surfaces
Questions
How do you stop a boho bedroom looking cluttered?
Limit the palette to three colours, for example terracotta, cream and indigo, and make sure every textile includes at least one of them. Treat the bed wall as the busiest area and keep the opposite wall calmer. Group small objects on a tray or in a basket rather than scattering them.
Is boho a good choice for a rented bedroom?
It is one of the easiest. Most of the look is portable: rugs, throws, cushions, baskets, plants and a freestanding rattan headboard that sits behind the bed without fixings. Wall hangings go up on removable hooks, and a large kilim can cover a tired carpet completely.
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