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How to Achieve the Bohemian Effect
Bohemian inspired interiors have a certain pull to them. It could be their romantic European roots, or maybe these eclectic spaces attract us with their comfortable, lived-in feel. It's a nice change from interiors that are too staged, too perfectly put together.
This style is one of the easiest and most cost-effective to achieve. Since it's all about mixing styles and periods of furniture, you can incorporate many of your existing pieces. Consider painting wood chairs, or stripping others. Combine prints and patterns. Mix your own artwork and photography in your compositions. Get comfortable in your space, and others will want to as well.
This style is one of the easiest and most cost-effective to achieve. Since it's all about mixing styles and periods of furniture, you can incorporate many of your existing pieces. Consider painting wood chairs, or stripping others. Combine prints and patterns. Mix your own artwork and photography in your compositions. Get comfortable in your space, and others will want to as well.
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Texture is a great way to add dimension to a space and let the history shine through. While the walls in this room aren't for everyone, you can use a similar effect on wood furniture to get the lived-in vibe.
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| Mix patterns and textiles. Ethnic rugs, tapestries and throws will make your space feel worldly. A collection of artwork and photographs add to the well-traveled feel. |
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Funky, one of a kind pieces, like this birdcage chandelier, are sure to add whimsy to your space.
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Get creative! Think of new ways to use furniture pieces, such as this Chinese cabinet as a vanity, or hanging clothes on a tree stump.
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| Combining a mix of vintage furniture from various periods is always a good start. |
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Keep it casual. Bohemian living is not about matching or spaces that feel too "decorated". A bed without a headboard works in this room.
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Play with the space. Light furniture pieces, such as these chairs, can be moved around easily, making a living room more adaptable to hanging out.
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Create vignettes with vintage objects, collections, and books.
Ideabook updated on Jan. 14, 2010.
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Actually, there is a headboard. Its white color makes it camoflauge into the wall. Though effectively this creates a nonheadboad look.
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I love the whimsical look and appreciate mixing and matching!
Fantastic ideabook!
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