How to Achieve a Bohemian Style Home Using Area Rugs

Bohemian style has been popular since the 60-s of the past century and yet, it’s still making a strong statement to reckon with even in our days and age. For the artistic type who enjoys walking down memory lane, repurposes or experiments with old items, giving them new looks and new life, you will certainly be excited with the idea of having your home interior soak in the bohemian vibe and allowing you to tap into whimsical unconventional while still maintaining classic simplicity.

Bohemian trend is all about free spirit and breaking conventional norms while, however, keeping things simple and elegant. And while there are numerous ways to get the bohemian looks and feel in your home, one of the simplest approaches to achieving the goal is to scatter around a few of those beautiful bohemian area rugs. Timeless, chic, and charmingly eclectic, these mats would be ideal for any area of your residence. If you are curious to learn more about this simple, yet brilliant idea, just read on!

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Sheepskin area rugs are great items that work superbly in most living spaces and areas around the house. Soft, fluffy and irregular in shape, they keep traditional looks, yet also add the feel of contemporary luxury and comfort. Sheepskin area rugs make also fabulous artistic décor elements of the interior to show off that charismatic bohemian groove. And since they are 100% natural, you can enjoy lasting use and durability.

Sheepskin area rugs go well with different floors, be those of natural wood, stone, laminate or tiles, keeping feet and souls warm.

Rug layering is a great way to enhance the looks of the living space. The effect from, usually, two mats of different sizes, different textures, and often of different cuts, spread one on top of the other, adds a sense of dynamics and a touch of class in the room. There are no specific rules about how this can play out, as any two rugs can go together.

To achieve a bohemian vibe in particular, you have all the freedom your creativity can master. A larger unicolor carpet of a slightly coarse texture and regular rectangular shape, for example, can be perfectly paired with a flamboyant striped boho rug on the top. Or, choose a boho mat of a vibrant color or of intricate pattern for the base, and throw a sheepskin area rug on top. To get a more natural and elegant, minimalist look, combine rugs of similar color shades. This way, you retain the warm and cozy bohemian vibe you are looking to achieve.

Another way to create a bohemian-styled space using area rugs is by placing them where and how you feel. In generating that rebellious bohemian vibe in the interior, you can go bold and place area rugs in non-traditional places and in non-traditional ways.

A common example would be placing area rugs diagonally in two corners of the room. Or, you can cover the coffee table with a soft area rug. Area rugs look great on the walls of a boho room, too, creating a charming, gypsy style comfort.

Similar to sheepskin rugs, shag area rugs are a really cool way to create a boho vibe in your home. Due to the excellent quality materials that are now easily accessible and their somewhat nostalgic look, shag carpets are once again trendy.

Shag area rugs have soft and fluffy texture thanks to the dense fibers and large pile heights. This makes them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, nurseries and kids’ rooms, and even the home office.

Color accents in décor are a hot topic. Indeed, these work their magic, especially in rather neutral-colored spaces. Neutral foundations are by no means a bad mix. They have their days, creating a soothing ambiance in the living areas. But speaking of bohemian style, a similar effect is simply far from it.

So, how do you color your boho interior up? Colorful accent area rugs can be a great way to add fresh visual appeal to neutral spaces. In combination with bright throw pillows, you can create a bold picturesque undertone with a scenic feel to add contemporary boho vibe. Such looks are ideal for studio apartments where a minimalist touch is the ultimate goal.

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We’ve just learned five ways to shake up a bohemian-style home with the help of an area rug. Creating a bohemian vibe is subjective and up to personal taste. It is best that while you try to follow a few rules of thumb, always let the heart flow with love.

Published in: Ideas | Author: Rossitsa