How to Make a Room Unique & Boho
According to HGTV's Emily Henderson, boho decor combines vintage color with a modern edge to create an eclectic and playful feel. Boho stands for "Bohemian," a term that today refers to creative individuals who live unconventional lives, such as artists and musicians. By incorporating original items such as family photographs into the room design, you'll create a room unlike any other. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Paint roller
- Paint pan
- Wool area rugs
- Rug pad
- Candles
- Velvet pillows
- Chenille throw
- Silk curtains
- Crystal or beaded candleholders
Instructions
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Instructions
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Select a color scheme. Boho rooms are known for their infusion of bright jewel tones. Pick two or three colors that you want to use as accents.
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Paint the walls with a neutral white or cream. You want to anchor the room with a clean background that will accentuate brightly colored accents.
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Hang window treatments. These treatments should be in the one of the accent colors you've selected. Silk curtains add a touch of romantic charm.
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Place a rug pad on the area where you want to lay the rug. Roll the wool area rug over the rug pad.
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Create a personal artwork wall. Frame a collection of family photographs. Vary the size, shape and color of the frames to increase visual appeal.
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Hang a vintage chandelier. Match metal accessories to the chandelier to create cohesion. Black metals work best because they allow focus to remain on the light and the room's bright accents.
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Place candles into the candleholders. Place the candleholders around the room, such as atop a coffee table, on a nightstand or on a windowsill.
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Accessorize the room with bright, textured accent pieces. Add velvet pillows and a chenille throw to a sofa, chair or bed.
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Tips & Warnings
Shop vintage and secondhand shops looking for interesting pieces of furniture and accents. Coffee tables, chairs, sofas, headboards and desks can all add interest while fulfilling a specific function in your room.
Never leave lit candles unattended.
