How to Decorate a Brass Headboard Bohemian

Choose a signature color for the bedroom. For example, jewel tones of purple, sapphire, emerald or ruby create a sumptuous ambiance in Bohemian decor. Pale off-whites and blush pinks inspire a serene, feminine look. Earthy reds, especially when combined with off-whites, black and gold, suggest an ethnic look. While Bohemian decor encourages mixing patterns abundantly, having a signature color will unify the look and streamline your choices when you select furnishings and accessories.

Dress the bed in layers of sumptuous, touchable fabrics such as velvet and satin. For example, spread a crushed-velvet coverlet in your signature color over the bed. Drape another layer at the foot of the bed with a crazy-quilt throw that blends the signature color with a riot of patterns. Look beyond standard choices for your bed dressing. A pashmina-style shawl, a length of drapery fabric, a folkloric weaving or a faux-fur throw are examples of the inventive layering pieces that characterize Bohemian style.

Make an impression of opulent comfort with throw pillows in a mix of colors, shapes, patterns and fabrics. For example, mix patchwork with embroidered pillows, shiny satin with textured homespun weaves, and square pillows with round bolsters. Pile the pillows in a casual heap near the head of the bed to create a focal point. Make sure your signature color is repeated frequently in the designs on the pillows.

Hang an accent piece or a collectible from the headboard -- or footboard, if you have one. For example, you could hang a vintage beaded purse by its own strap, or casually drape a richly printed and fringed shawl over the headboard frame. An artist's smock stained with paint, hung from a corner post on the headboard frame, may inspire you to create. A well-loved doll or stuffed animal propped near the headboard brings back memories of happy childhood days. Choose an item that contrasts or complements your signature color and let this personal touch complete your bed's Bohemian ambiance.