How to Make a Boho Room

Bohemian, or boho, is a style that blends elements of gypsy, hippie, exotic foreign lands, and vintage and retro styles into one look that is colorful, playful and definitely not mainstream. Thrift store finds combined with foreign marketplace treasures bring a personalized, funky and feminine look to a room, especially when accented with the rich fabrics, scarves, candles and bright colors that are typical of this decorating theme. Not for the rigid or super-neat personality, boho is an exuberant expression of freedom and a do-your-own-thing outlook.

Furniture
Rugs
Window covers
Blinds
Mirror
Beads and hanging decorations
Floor pillows
Collectibles
Bedding

Instructions

- 1
  Scour your local secondhand shops for furniture that can be used as is, or painted to serve in your room. Look for old tables, comfortable chairs, bookshelves, and dressers that lend themselves to a carefree, vintage look.
- 2
  Dress up your floor with a colorful rug. You can even layer rugs for more color, or use several differently patterned rugs around the room.
- 3
  Cover your windows with vintage scarves, sheets or ethnic print fabrics. Use a simple roll-up blind underneath to provide privacy at night.
- 4
  Hang a mirror over your dresser or a table, and decorate with strings of beads, vintage handbags, scarves and floral clips around the mirror's edges.
- 5
  Use a stack of large floor pillows for extra seating. Look for ethnic prints, bright colors, or fringed and tasseled designs.
- 6
  Collect items that make you feel good. A display of vases, teapots, dolls, candles, and anything else that catches your eye will look great arranged on a shelf or bookcase.
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  Sleep under a colorful collection of old quilts, ethnic print bedspreads, and sheets with floral or vintage patterns.

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