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Modern and Colourful Boho Living Room Ideas and Styles

Living rooms are spaces that gravitate the most attention in a house. They need not be spaces of luxury or sophistication but should rather be of convenience whilst adding aesthetic value. In today’s article, we shall discuss Bohemian styled spaces, their influence on modern house architecture, and how they are transforming living spaces into aesthetically vibrant spaces by adding a unique and distinct value to homes.

Discussing boho living room ideas is pure joy. What is now a captivating home interior trend, was once considered an unfashionable clothing style. Yes, the Boho or the Bohemian Style believed to have originated from the late 16th century in France were once condemned for being unfashionable and unconventional. That’s a revival revolution for you! The old revives to contemporary, and much like the bohemian style, there are quite a few generationally old orders which are now renowned as modern fashion styles.

Interestingly, in the current epoch, the Bohemian trend has encapsulated the home interior space. They are expressive, explicit, and free-styled, and are characterised as styles with a largely eclectic essence. With the boho style, one gets to experiment variedly. Bold and vibrant colours, diverse patterns & textures, and an amalgamation of globally defined artistic forms.

In this article, the focus is pertinently on the influence of bohemian style on modern architecture, especially how such styles are redefining fashion inside our living spaces. Today let’s discuss how one can incorporate modern boho living room ideas into their living spaces to make it a truly enchanted living area.

1. Colourful & Patterned

Patterns are at the heart of the boho style. Thick stripes on cushions placed partially distant is a statement made. Let the rug on the floor exude a vibrant colour and design. Pink, red, and purple can form the base colour of choice for a carpet. Let the carpet be patterned with symmetrical designs, and in varied colours. Choose embroidered textiles for cushion pillow covers. Colourfully patterned textiles are the most convenient way to bring that charm and vibrance to your living space.

2. Go Bold & Maximum

go bold & maximum

The bohemian style is symbolic of freedom to express. Make the walls, the rug, and the couch your space to express. Go for bright vibrant colours on the rug. Paint the walls with abstract patterns, play with the plain dual bright colours on your couch covers. Peacock green, mustard yellow, and navy blue can be great choices.

3. Artworks

artworks

Fill the room with character by adding artistries. Elements of artwork will wonderfully complement the boho living room. Hanging lanterns, beaded chandeliers, will add aesthetic charm to the space.

There is nothing wrong in mixing antique with modern. Antique flower vases, either wooden or metal, will in addition bring in that vintage flavour into modern style which can be a great mix.

4. Curtains

curtains

Most often, curtains are the neglected lot. Though they are not part of the core living space, they act as gateways that create a significant impact inside the living space and offer a razor-sharp advantage in bringing a boho living room to life.

Especially white transparent thin curtains bring in ample natural light into your living room and will brighten up the boho styled aesthetics inside in style. You can also use grommet curtains to elevate the charm.

5. Embrace the Nature

embrace the nature

Creating a modern boho living room doesn’t account for ignoring nature. In fact, nature is quite ingrained into the bohemian style. Apart from installing shrubs and indoor plants, you can bring in nature by placing materials made from natural elements.

Instead of potted plants, go for a style that suits the boho vibe. Think of baskets woven with jute, bamboo, cane, or any such natural fibers. For an earthy feeling, use colours of mud hues, brick reds, and natural greens on your rugs, pillow covers, or cushion covers.

6. Sitting Poufs

sitting poufs

Installing poufs in your boho living room will not only create a multi-functional element but in addition will also act as decorative attributes that perfectly suit the boho living room idea. Poufs can be used as table tops and can replace a coffee table. Because they are structurally solid elements; they can also be used as resting/sitting spaces and leg rests too.

7. Drown in Brown

drown in brown

Brown is one of the most popular and commonly used colours in bohemian style. Adorn your living room with a couch made of leather or a similarly hued one. Placing wooden furniture with brown coatings & finishes, and baskets made of natural fibers such as jute or bamboo will make for a modern boho living room.

8. Don’t Forget the Walls

Decorate the walls with embroidered fabric wall hangings. Such patterned hangings on plain walls go a long way. Add characters that emote. For example, you can stick a lip like design, or a design that resembles an eye on your walls. Let those designs be subtle and not explicit.

9. Folk Culture on Walls

Folk arts go a long way with bohemian style. Be it portraits, paintings or wall papers, they are a fabulous way to decorate the bohemian essence. Look for embroidered wall papers with dual colours or portraits with the essence of an ancient culture or a civilisation.

Conclusion:

Build your own modern boho living room with wilderness and out of the box thinking. While some designs require subtleness, a typical boho living room can be wild and expressive. Remember that patterns are the heart & soul of a boho styled living room, and you have a huge canvas to play with. The key is to adorn your boho living room with elements and colours that bring you joy.

Steph Fanizza, Architectural Design & Team Manager

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