Boho bedrooms stem from the 60s and 70s, where an interest in bohemian culture, especially originating in East Europe, emerged. The trend has resurfaced in recent years, and with the help of Instagram, looks like it’s here to stay. The artsy, layered layouts of boho bedrooms make them a fun and popular decor style to use for people who are creative, love a project, and want their space to feel as cozy as possible.
Here are a couple of handy tips to keep in mind when decorating a boho bedroom, from finding the best mattress for a good night’s sleep, to finding a rug that’s just vintage-looking enough.
Using Multiple Layers of Bedding
When it comes to basics, finding the best mattress for a good night’s sleep is crucial. Not only can the mattress completely transform the quality of your sleep, but it’s also important you find a bed that’s able to support multiple layers of bedding, which is a key design element of boho bedrooms.
Some key features of the best mattress for a boho bedroom include something that keeps cool (important when you’re layering with different decorative pillows and blankets), as well as something that strikes a good balance between comfort and support through the night.
It’s worth remembering that the best mattress companies often come with trial periods that let you test out whether or not they’re worth the investment. Don’t be afraid to switch up patterns and prints on your bed to really bring in some color, for a true boho bedroom. Once you’ve found the right mattress to invest in, it’s really about using bedding as another accessory in your space.
Use Plants as Bedroom Decor
Plants are a really vital part of any boho bedroom. Finding the right balance between green and your bedroom furniture can be a challenge, especially if you don’t want to spend too much time on the upkeep. Bedroom plants that are low maintenance include succulents like cacti, as well as snake plants, aloe, lavender, and peace lilies. If you’re not convinced you’ve been gifted with a green thumb, you can always invest in a couple of plastic plants to recreate the look and feel of a boho bedroom. This will make maintenance easier too.
Plants are a foundation part of any boho bedroom, partly because they evoke a slightly warmer, undone feel that bohemian style is known for. They add an effortlessly rustic look to your space, and they also encourage you to take more responsibility for your space, since they require attention and care. This is only going to help you keep on top of your spring cleaning, which is a good thing, both for your bedroom, as well as your wellbeing!
Switching Up Your Lighting
To create some additional warmth in your space, layering different kinds of ambient and accent lighting can really tie your boho bedroom together. Fairy lights, paper lamps and lanterns, and fiber pendants are all great options if you want to add that classic boho touch to your space.
Something to keep in mind when decorating your boho bedroom is to keep all your lighting on the warmer side. Most boho bedrooms rely on warm lighting to add to the cozy, homely feel of the environment, so it’s important to try and maintain that.
Other ways to add light to your boho bedroom is by introducing candles to your space as well. These can be a great way to add an extra touch of coziness to your space, but be sure to blow these out before going to bed – if you’re worried about leaving them on all night, switch to electric candles to add a similar sense of warmth without the open flame.
Use Contrasting Patterns
Another design feature of most boho bedrooms is the continual use of contrasting patterns. Patterns introduce elements of interest to your space, and they can be a great way to really express your artistic side fully.
If you’re not so sure about which to pick, try and look through patterns inspired by Moroccan design and figure out what resonates with you. Boho bedrooms are all about including a personal touch to your space, so you don’t have to be too preciсе about whether you’re choosing matching patterns or not.
Use accent pieces like rugs, hung tapestries or non-traditional wall decor to introduce various patterns to your space. You can also introduce patterns in more unconventional ways – think of reupholstering a sofa, or making DIY-curtains for a fun home project.
Published in: Bedroom | Author: Alba
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