Warm & expressive · Style guide
Bohemian interiors. Collected, colourful, lived-in.
A relaxed, layered look full of pattern, plants and pieces with stories: travel finds, handmade textiles and vintage furniture. Personal and generous, and better with a little editing.
The palette
Colours that feel free, layered, cosy.
Sand as the base, with saffron, terracotta, leaf green and plum layered on generously. A reading for mood, not a paint specification.
- Sand#eadcc6
- Saffron#e3a33b
- Terracotta#c46a45
- Leaf green#5f8a4f
- Plum#6e3b5a
Materials & details
What makes it Bohemian.
The sample board
- Rattan and cane
- Jute and kilim rugs
- Block-printed cotton
- Macramé and woven hangings
- Reclaimed wood
Layered textiles
Rugs on rugs, printed cushions and throws in a shared palette.
A little jungle
Plants at every height, from floor pots to hanging planters.
Low, loungey seating
Floor cushions, daybeds and poufs that invite you to stay.
Room by room
Ideas worth borrowing.
Best in living, bedroom and balcony spaces.
Living
Stories on every shelf.
Layer a kilim over a jute rug and group plants and finds in odd numbers.
Bedroom
Soft, patterned, personal.
Mix two or three prints in the same colours to keep it relaxed, not chaotic.
Balcony
A floor-cushion hideaway.
Floor cushions, a low table and hanging plants turn a small balcony into a hideaway.
Illustrated mood cards, made to show the feeling of this style.
Pairs well with
Styles that get along.
Most homes mix two or three. These share a mood, a material or a palette with Bohemian.
- Modern IndianFamiliar materials. Fresh perspectives.
- Mid-Century ModernRetro curves. Easy living.
- Coastal TropicalSea breeze, palm shade.
Want a home full of stories? Let’s plan it. We design whole homes, kitchens and wardrobes around the way you live.
Good questions
Bohemian answered.
How do I keep a bohemian room from looking messy?
Choose a shared palette of three or four colours, give every group of objects a clear surface, and leave some walls quiet.
Are lots of rugs and textiles hard to maintain?
Choose washable covers and flat-weave rugs where you can, and air textiles often in humid months.
Can bohemian work in a rented home?
Very well. Most of the look comes from textiles, plants, lighting and furniture you can take with you.