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Handmade Boho Bedroom Inspiration
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Boho style has become a major player when it comes to interior design, and it’s a great trend to jump onboard for summertime. Going boho means embracing an airy, breezy vibe full of lightness and color – well fitted for this time of year. If wanderlust, adventure and dreaming big are regulars in your vocabulary, it’s time to bring that boho spirit into your bedroom decor! Not sure where to start? We’ve broken boho style down into 10 key design elements, with Handmade projects for each one. Now you can Handmade the boho bedroom of your dreams!
1. Texture… so much texture!
The most important element of boho design is layering texture upon texture. You want your room to look soft, welcoming and dreamy. You can incorporate this in many ways – but textiles are crucial. You’ll want blankets, throws, pillows (you can never have too many pillows), curtains, more curtains, and rugs. The more varied the fabrics and tactile experience the better.
Pillows:
Natural Tie Dye Pillow // High on Handmade
Shaggy Trim Pillows // The Jungalow
Knot Pillows // JoAnn
No-Sew Fuzzy Boho Pillows // Monsters Circus
Rugs:
Crocheted Rag Rug // Felt Magnet
Braided T-Shirt Rug // Captain Crafty
Woven Rope and Pom Pom Rug // Red Lipstick and French Toast
Blankets:
Giant Pom Pom Throw Blanket // Vintage Revivals
Yarn Tassel Duvet // Freckle and Fair
Canopies and Headboards:
Upholstered Mandala Headboard // Reality Daydream
Headboard Curtain Canopy // Stephanie Messick
Copper Pipe and Sheers Four-Corner Canopy // One Kings Lane
2. Yarn, string and twine.
The boho look is full of pom poms, tassels, cozy wrapped decor items, and other yarn goodies. String art and yarn wall hangings are a great way to bring this option into your room, but you can also use jute or rope to hang shelves, wrap vases and more. Don’t underestimate the power of adding giant pom poms to your blankets, or tassels to your lamp shades. Yarn or rope are great textile mediums that will bring even more texture into your space.
Giant Dream Catcher // Cassie Bustamante
Pom Pom Rug // Babble
Twine and Pearl Chandelier // Can Can Dancer
Modern Yarn Hanging // Homey Oh My
Fiber Art // A striking Mess
Pom and Tassel Wall Hanging // Brit and Co
3. A vivid, varied color palette.
One huge marker of bohemian style is the memorable color pallet usually associated with the look. Deep jewel tones in all different shades are common – and you don’t have to pick just one or two favorites. With boho, more color offers a rich, luxurious look. If you prefer a more subtle approach, opt for white in all your major players (walls, furniture, bedspread) and add pops of color through artwork and accents.
Hula Hoop Woven Rug // A Piece of Rainbow
Rag Rug Pillows // The White Buffalo
Pom Pom Pillow // A Kailo Chic Life
4. Mixing up the colors and patterns.
Instead of finding one main focal piece in a bright color or pattern, mix your patterns and colors in an almost whimsical display. Opt for prints like shibori, ikat, damask, batik, or anything with a moroccan or tribal feel. Use different types of fabrics – from heavy-weight upholstery to silk to fur. Counter all the color and patterns with a low-key white bedspread.
Boho Rag Curtains // Bohemian Valhalla
Tapestry Headboard // Mr. Kate
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And be sure to read all about boho chic style for your whole home!
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Handmade Boho Bedroom Inspiration
In this post:
Page 1 // Page 2 // Page 3
Boho style has become a major player when it comes to interior design, and it’s a great trend to jump onboard for summertime. Going boho means embracing an airy, breezy vibe full of lightness and color – well fitted for this time of year. If wanderlust, adventure and dreaming big are regulars in your vocabulary, it’s time to bring that boho spirit into your bedroom decor! Not sure where to start? We’ve broken boho style down into 10 key design elements, with Handmade projects for each one. Now you can Handmade the boho bedroom of your dreams!
5. Macrame all the things.
No, seriously. All the things. You can find tutorials out there for everything from macrame lampshades to macrame room dividers. Macrame has had a modern resurgence, and there are some truly striking ways to incorporate this feature into your room. It’s possible to overwhelm your space, though, so in order to avoid turning your oasis into a kitschy 70’s nightmare, stick to one medium or large macrame item, or several small ones. For instance, a macrame curtain in front of your closet is great, but probably don’t add a macrame hanging chair and a macrame headboard as well.
Macrame and Copper Headboard // Vintage Revivals
Curtain // A striking Mess
Photo Wall Hanging // URK Art
Hanging Chair // Classy Clutter
Colorful Macrame Hanging Planters // Brit and Co
Headboard // The Glitzy Pear
6. Flower power.
Incorporating florals and greenery into the space is key. There are a ton of ways to add florals – from monograms to chandeliers – but if you prefer staying low-key in this area, adding potted plants is all you really need. Even a few hanging glass succulents or air plants can go a long way.
Floral Monogram // Craft and Creativity
Silk Flower Chandelier // Pink Little Notebook
Boho Chic Floral Hoops // Little Inspiration
Paper Fern Mobile // The House That Lars Built
Boho Hanging Planter // Vintage Revivals
7. Other natural elements.
Nature is a big deal in bohemian style. Add wooden texture wherever possible – from furniture to accents. Raw or cut wood is great, but rustic elements like driftwood, branches, antlers, fur, botanical prints, etc. will really seal the deal.
Driftwood Jewelry Holder // Handmade Candy
Fur Ottoman // Classy Clutter
Framed Pressed Flowers // Country Living
Palm Leaf Art // Monsters Circus
8. Wood tones mixed with color.
Think color-blocking, but in an straightforward, natural way. Perhaps paint the legs on your wooden dresser and leave the rest rustic. Or add a vibrant, furry cushion on top of a low, raw-edge table. Again, this combination of all different textures, finishes, and colors is what boho is all about.
Batik Nesting Tables // Finding Silver Pennies
Chevron Wood Headboard // Jen Woodhouse
Tribal Sideboard // The Painted Hive
Next up, MORE Handmade Boho Bedroom Inspiration –>
And be sure to read all about boho chic style for your whole home!
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Handmade Boho Bedroom Inspiration
In this post:
Page 1 // Page 2 // Page 3
Boho style has become a major player when it comes to interior design, and it’s a great trend to jump onboard for summertime. Going boho means embracing an airy, breezy vibe full of lightness and color – well fitted for this time of year. If wanderlust, adventure and dreaming big are regulars in your vocabulary, it’s time to bring that boho spirit into your bedroom decor! Not sure where to start? We’ve broken boho style down into 10 key design elements, with Handmade projects for each one. Now you can Handmade the boho bedroom of your dreams!
9. Hand-lettered artwork.
Ok, sure, this is pretty much all the rage in nearly any design style right now, but a few great hand-lettered quotes can really make the whole room. Try out quotes that embody the spirit of boho living – wanderlust, adventuring, being a free spirit. Paint them on natural elements like a wood slice, or a piece of white cotton in a dowel hanger instead of on a canvas.
Wooden Sign and Free Cut File // Burton Avenue
Wood Slice Wall Art // The Inspired Hive
10. Twinkle, twinkle, little lights…
So you may worry that adding string lights to your room will make it feel like living in a dorm. Truth? There are so many ways to do this that are tasteful, classy and just plain pretty. Fortunately, twinkle lights aren’t just a one-size scenario anymore – you can get awesomely show-grabbing globe lights, or clearly subtle mini fairy lights, and anything in between. You can go big or small with your lights – adding them as accents or as the main feature, it’s totally up to you. Twinkle lights add whimsy, romance, and a taste of light-heartedness which is important to boho design.
Fairy Light Mason Jar // Sweet C’s Designs
String Light Photo Display // UO Blog
Lighted Sheer Curtain Headboard // Cherry Blossom Chronicles
Other elements that are commonly found in boho design? Arrows, feathers, candles, and dream catchers:
Doily Dreamcatchers // Belle Notti
Wooden Arrows // 100 Things 2 Do
Feather Wall Hanging // Homey Oh My
Branch and Candle Chandelier // Elizabeth Anne Designs
Upcycled Boho Jewelry Catch-Alls // Jennifer Rizzo
Here are some Handmade Boho Bedrooms with all of these elements pulled together:
Boho Airstream Trailer // Love Sarah Schneider
Cozy and Collected // UO Blog
Vintage Bohemian // Far Above Rubies (this entire house is full of eclectic, bohemian charm!)
And be sure to read all about boho chic style for your whole home!
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