by shirley
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Classic Bohemian / Boho Style

Photos by olegbreslavtsev, ChesiireCat, triocean & raw via Canva Pro

• FURNITURE LAYOUT

• asymmetrical / haphazard

• on the floor seating

• COLORS

• earthy, subdued colors 

• faded colors

• no whites - preferred

• no bright colors - preferred

• jewel tones - use sparingly

• PATTERNS

• tribal

• florals

• tropical / botanical

• folksy

• tie dye

• stripes

• psychedelic

• animal prints

• chevron

• FINISHES

• weathered / distressed / aged finish

• natural finish of the materials

• patinated

• dull metallic finish - preferred

• shiny metallic finish - use sparingly

• STAPLES - mix items from different parts of the world

• Moroccan pouf

• wicker pouf

• other Moroccan / Moorish furniture pieces

• peacock chair

• other wicker furniture

• low profile table 

• low profile lounging chair

• low profile foot stool

• Chinese ceramic garden stool 

• any wrought iron piece

• hammocks 

• wood stumps as tables / seats

• African Bamileke hand-carved tables 

• hand-carved screen dividers

• pallets repurposed as headboard

• pallets repurposed as bed platform

• pallets repurposed as sofa platform

• pallets repurposed as coffee table 

• any furniture piece of any style, suitable for simple, everyday use 

• SOFT ACCESSORIES 

• floor pillows

• throw pillows

• bolsters

• throw blankets

• quilts

• area rugs of all kinds

• animal fur

• LIGHTING

• string lights / fairy lights

• paper lanterns

• metal floor lanterns

• hurricane lamps

• metal / Moroccan pendant lamps

• fringed lamps

• beaded chandelier

• shell chandelier

• ADD-ONS TO FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS

• tassels

• fringes

• pompoms

• laces

• ruffles

• canopies

• WALL DECOR 

• tribal wall plaques

• mirrors

• framed artworks

• framed photos

• tapestries

• macrame wall hanging

• CEILING DECOR

• swags of beads

• swags of fabrics

• buntings

• CURTAINS

• bead curtains

• patchwork curtains

• fabric scraps as curtains

• sheer curtains

• lace as curtains

• macrame curtains

• swags in curtains

• OTHER DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

• books

• candles

• candle holders

• potteries

• vases

• handwoven baskets

• handwoven planters

• metal trays

• hand-carved figures

• simple "found" objects

• flea market finds

• MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

• guitar or stringed instruments of any region

• tambourines

• bongo drums

• TRAVEL-RELATED ITEMS

• vintage map

• vintage trunks

• vintage luggages

• vintage globe

• PLANTS - use plenty

• potted

• in terrariums

• hung in beaded hangers

• hung in macrame hangers

• HIPPIE ELEMENTS or anything that\'s symbolic and reminiscent of 1960s - 70s

• Hippie van

• Hippie slogan on love and war

• peace sign

• cannabis and LSD

• flower power prints

• vintage turntables

• Beatles\' and other stars\' memorabilia

• disco ball

• SPIRITUAL ELEMENTS

• Buddha figures or photos

• mandala patterns

• dream catcher

• feathers

• natural stones and crystals

• astrological elements 

• Click on the links below

• more details on our website  

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• take our STYLE QUIZ to see if Boho Style is for you

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This checklist was created by shirley

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