AFF/AD | Your living room is one of the most important rooms in any home, isn’t it? It’s where you spend a lot of time relaxing as well as entertaining friends and family, so you want it to be as calming and comfortable as possible. And the Boho Chic living room look is one of the easiest and most stylish ways to design and decorate a cosy and chilled out living space that reflects your personality. Not sure where to start? Here are 5 gorgeous Boho Chic living room design ideas that can help you create that laid back, restful feel in your home.
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What is the Boho Chic Living Room Look?
Usually larger than a family room, your living room is also known as a front room, lounge, sitting room, or drawing room. Boho Chic is one of the most popular interior decorating styles you can use for your living space. It’s characterised by its cosy and eclectic vibe, which is perfect for stamping your own particular style on your home. Boho decor is about incorporating many different things from different philosophies, parts of the world, and ways of life. A complete contrast to the Minimalist ethic, the modern Boho living room glories in the “more is more” ethos.
How Do I Decorate My Living Room Boho Style?
The good news is you don’t need a huge budget. There are lots of ways to get the Boho Chic look in your living room. Second hand outlets or Etsy* are perfect for tracking down pieces of vintage furniture, accessories, and other ideas for colours, layers, and textures that will be unique to you.
Pick a Colour Palette
Starting with the basics, your canvas. White walls are a great backdrop for colour but painting the walls (or just one feature wall) in your favourite colour will add some life to the space. If you’re not sure how it might look, there are plenty of interior design apps that can help you visualise things. Typical Boho colour palettes often feature earthy shades with neutrals, or warm colours combined with cool colours. Think yellows, browns, whites, greens, blues, greys, and reds to start with.
Natural Elements
Much like the hygge home look, adding some natural elements to your living room will make it feel more like home. Use natural materials like wood and stone to create a warm atmosphere in your living space. If your budget allows, a new wooden floor with some Herringbone flooring would look wonderful. Or why not scour the second hand markets, eBay, Gumtree, or Preloved for Boho chic living room furniture such as a wooden coffee table* or TV table? We’ve found some absolute treasures for our home this way.
Plants and Nature
No Boho Chic living room is complete without lots of greenery and, as a keen gardener, I believe you can never have too many indoor plants or flowers either. A palm tree or hanging fern would be perfect on a small table near a window, or on the floor near the fireplace. Bonus points if you go for allergy-friendly houseplants too, and display them in some suitably arty macramé plant hangers* or planters.
Textures and Patterns
Using curtains of different textures and patterns as an accent in one corner of the room is a popular way to add interest to an otherwise plain space. Add texture with patterned floor pillows, throws*, or rugs* for comfort. And don’t be afraid to mix contrasting patterns and bright colours together either, this is your space, so your rules. Popular Boho Chic living room decor includes macramé and faux leather, rattan furniture – especially a swing chair* for that authentic 70s vibe – a green, burnt orange, or yellow sofa*, a brown leather sofa and leather pouffe* (easy to clean), all dressed with some luxurious throws and Moroccan style patterned rugs.
Accessories for the Final Touch
Once you’ve got your cushions*, rugs, throws, and furniture sorted, it’s time to make a personal statement with some carefully chosen accessories. Boho chic living room wall decor includes art prints* and canvases, mirrors*, crafted wall art and wall hangings*. And lighting is key to any space, whether you go for wall lighting, freestanding lights*, or the ever-popular swing and string lights*. It’s really up to you how little or how much you personalise your living room.
How to get the Boho Chic Look in your Living Room
It’s easy to see why the Boho Chic look is such a popular interior design style for the home, and the living room in particular. To recap, the key design elements for cosy and chilled out living space that reflects your personality are:
- Choosing a colour palette
- Including natural elements
- Going for plenty of greenery
- Mixing up your textures and patterns
- Adding some accessories
And if you’re still seeking inspiration, you can always look on Pinterest for a plethora of gorgeous interior design ideas too – happy Boho Chic decorating in the meantime!
Is the Boho Chic look an interior design style you could see in your living room? If so, I hope these ideas have been helpful. Do you already have any Boho Chic decor in your home? What are your favourite home accessories or styling tips for creating a relaxed and chilled out living space?
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Thanks for sharing, I’ve recently had my living room decorated but need to add accessories etc.
This has been very helpful, I now need plants, throws, and frames.
You can never have too many plants, throws, and art pieces 🙂
I love the boho chic style! Definitely be keeping this on mind when I’m decorating at the end of the year
So glad it was helpful – happy decorating in due course!
These are great ideas and steps for achieving a Boho chic look. So many people want to have a Boho look but fall short in some way. Your post helps prevent that. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, that’s very kind.
I always love the Boho-chic style! So chic, down to earth, yet sophisticated. Thank you for sharing this tips with me.
Absolutely, that’s it in a nutshell 🙂
It is a dream to have one of those hanging egg chairs! One day! I don’t think I’m really a Boho style person but I really do love that style of interior, it’s very calming!
Flora has a swing seat in our orchard, but I would LOVE an indoor hanging chair too!
This looks like such a relaxed, comfortable vibe to have; I like the idea of integrating some of these decor ideas into my own home — thanks!
It really does, perfect for any home, I think 🙂
This is a great post Lisa and such a lovely style of decor. Where are the beautiful cream cushions from please xx
Thank you, Fiona, it’s one of my favourites too 🙂 I can’t tell you about the cushions, unfortunately, it’s a stock photo – but Etsy has lots of lovely cushions to choose from xx
Ooh I love this – it was the perfect reminder to update my living room! I’d love to add some fake plants to add a splash of colour and a swing chair sounds so fun too. Thank you so much for sharing x
Great timing then, thank you, Ceri – happy swinging! x
I love these boho chic living room design ideas, I do love a nice plant in the room! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Absolutely, they bring any room to life x
Ooh I love those swing/egg chairs. No room for those in our house (and they would look weird in there), but I’d love one for the garden
We have a swing chair in our garden too 🙂
Boho chic is such a cool vibe! I have a few boho items in my living room, but not many. I love your ideas of how to incorporate it. My favorite part of boho is the greenery. I definitely need more plants in my house! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
It’s such a relaxed way of decorating, so easy to do – and yes, you can never have too many plants in your home! x
I wanted to do my office in this theme, what a sign! I love browns/golds + greenery. This post gave me the courage to try + it seems easier than I thought. Great post!
That’s so wonderful to hear, thank you, and I hope you have fun decorating your office!
I love the boho style. I like that there are a lot of colour and plants. You can never go wrong with a lot of plants! X
Absolutely, Aaliyah, it’s very much a decor style I’m on board with! x
I’m absolutely loving this style at the moment, it’s so trendy! I love the suggestions you’ve shared lovely, thank you for that. I’ll defiantly be taking note. Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
Thank you, Elle, glad you enjoyed the post 🙂
Such great tips! Our home at the moment isn’t particularly boho, but I absolutely LOVE the style! And I think you’re so right int hat it doesn’t have to be mega expensive. I’ve gotten really into charity shop shopping recently and I’ve seen loads of boho type interior accessories I love. We’ll be redecorating our bedroom next year I think, I’d absolutely love a boho / relaxed style theme to it.
Claire.X
http://www.clairemac.co.uk
Boho style would be amazing in a bedroom – I’d love to do the same in ours but my husband can’t see any reason to redecorate at the moment, sadly. I’ll have to keep dropping hints…! x
These are some really good suggestions Lisa. I will definitely have to remember this blog post when I move into my place. Choosing a colour palette will probably be the hardest design for me. Thank you for sharing!
Lauren x
Thank you, Lauren, that’s very kind – and I know what you mean about colour palettes… x
I love the look of a swing chair – I always wonder if they’re actually comfortable, but they look so cute!
We have a swing chair in the garden and yes, it’s very comfy!
Textures, Patterns, Plants, oh my gawd! This sounds fabulous!! The Boho living room look seem so cozy and inviting. Thank you for sharing!
Crystal | http://www.amazingbaby.app
It’s such a good look, and so easy to put together 🙂
These are some great suggestions! I definitely love adding nature and plants but also I love green and blue colour schemes. I will be thinking more about these when me and my boyfriend eventually buy a house! Xx
Thank you, Gemma – glad it was helpful and good luck house hunting! x
These tips are all so helpful, Lisa! I absolutely adore the textures and pretty vibe of the Boho style, and can’t wait to incorporate more of it into my home. Thank you for the suggestions!!
Thank you, Heidi, that’s really good to hear, glad the post was helpful!
Ooh i love the boho chic look! Those hanging chairs are stunning!
They really are, who doesn’t love a swing chair!
Love all the suggestions. Plants are such a warm inviting look for any room.
Thank you, and yes indeed they are 🙂
This is a cool way to keep home simple, chic and elegant. I love the addition of plants and those swing chairs look amazing. 🙂
They do, don’t they? We have one in our orchard but I’d love an indoor one too!