Although it can oftentimes seem frustrating and challenging, planning a small bedroom can be fun (honestly). With the right design tips and techniques, you can turn your snug room into a dreamy retreat. From clever storage solutions to multitasking furniture, these great ideas will breathe new life into your compact scheme.
1. Stick to a limited color palette. If all white isn't for you, bring in your favorite colors, but in a thoughtful way.
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Here, the brights are limited to reds and oranges — which work beautifully with the brick wall and wooden furniture — and are teamed with plenty of white for an airy feel.
2. Let the light in. Keep window treatments to a minimum in a small space to make the most of the natural light and keep the look unfussy. For privacy add plain roller blinds or hang flat panels of lace or voile.
3. Maximize your storage space. A floor-to-ceiling fitted unit makes the most of every inch in this bedroom. It cleverly incorporates room to display treasures, shelves for books, drawers for more personal items, surfaces that act as bedside tables and reading lights. Talk about multitasking!
4. Don't be afraid to use windows. There's no rule that says you can't push furniture up to a window. This bed is tucked neatly at the end of this small loft, rather than blocking the center of the room. Vertical blinds have been made to measure for privacy and to block daylight, and the window offers great reading light in the mornings.
5. Trick the eye with mirrors. Creating the illusion of space with mirrors is a classic trick that works every time. Perfect for smaller bedrooms, a mirrored wall will visually double the space. This one does the job in style, its high position keeping the effect subtle and the antiqued surface looking elegant.
6. Have pieces made to measure. Having custom furniture made for your space can be a very worthwhile investment. This twin bed has been designed to fit under the eaves perfectly, leaving plenty of space in the rest of the room. The built-in drawers and wall-mounted bedside table and light maximize every inch of floor, while a classic transparent chair provides unobtrusive seating.
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7. Detract with a feature wall. In a narrow room, bring the far wall forward with fabulous wallpaper. This pretty design links the pale blue walls and bronze quilt for a room that feels cohesive and has bags of personality.
8. Make your headboard work hard. Using a headboard for storage is a clever way to make the most of your space. This custom solution manages to be a bedside table and bookcase as well as a headboard, and could easily be built to hold a rail and shelves on the opposite side for clothes.
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9. Go for bold. As the saying goes, "If you can't fight, wear a big hat." This attic bedroom shows off its sloping walls with pride and is consequently a bright, energetic space. A minimalist bed and desk area fit in neatly and make this teenager's room a fun retreat.
10. Wow with white. All white is a fail-safe space enhancer, but there are so many ways to do it. Here soft neutrals add just the right amount of warmth, while the minimal wall decorations draw the eye to the window and the view beyond. The neat built-in wall unit keeps clutter tucked out of sight behind slick drawer fronts, creating a serene mood.
So, you want a boho themed bedroom? This is a fun and exciting time for you because bohemian interior design is in and it's fashionable. Find some inspiration here with our 19 boho bedroom ideas!
There are so many different ways to create your unique bedroom, and the best ways are the ones that personalize your room to you. We want your bedroom to be a sanctuary – a place where you can destress and escape from your daily routine.
We'll go over some of our favorite ideas in this article, but not before giving you a quick refresher on bohemian design.
What is boho chic decor?
Part of the charm of boho chic decor is the variety of decorations, furniture, and random pieces you find across all stores. Antique and vintage stores are some of the best to consider when trying to find old pieces to include in your bedroom. Amazon can be a best friend, too! String lights like these ones from Amazon are a super popular bohemian decoration. They are a practical way to keep light in your room after hours, too.
For a full brush-up on bohemian themed interior design, visit our article on bohemian design.
Boho design combines elements of new and old furniture, loud and bright colors, lots of air plants, potted plants, and other bohemian decorations. These include antiques, funky wallpaper, and vintage wood and wicker elements – sometimes all in the same room!
Focus on the colors, warm and cool: bright yellows, oranges, reds, tans, browns, and splashes of purples, blues, and greens, mostly in the form of plants.
Overlapping rugs, throw pillows, bean bags, tossed blankets, and dream catchers are a few other chic bedroom decor ideas you can try.
You can include all of these in your room or go for more subdued styles. If you're looking to style your home beyond the bohemian bedroom, check out our article on stylish bohemian living room ideas here.
Keep in mind that you need to stay relatively within the 60-30-10 color rule, but your colors can be dazzling and vintage at the same time!
Make sure you include plants, whether you have a few or you have many. Some of the easiest boho chic designs to include in your bedroom are pots with fun colors, designs, and textures.
Hopefully now you have what you need to get started. Stay with us as we're about to share with you some inspirational bedroom ideas.
The Country Western Theme
Get a taste of country western in this bedroom! Morrocan rugs, cowboy hats, and guitars on the walls speak to the Wild West and the 1800s.
The Two-Toned Bedroom
This two-toned bohemian style bedroom is a perfect example of how bringing together common colors works so well! It's the perfect combination of oranges and tans, along with several different shades of each of these. Unfortunately, the dog is not included.
Here's a more muted version of this bedroom!
The Rustic Look
This look thrives in bohemian style home decor, especially in bedrooms! Including rust colors in your color palette is a wonderful way to bring in both color and style.
Usually, these types of bedrooms are topped off with some beautiful plants: floor palm trees or air plants of hanging ivy! Browse 1000+ creative bohemian decor ideas on our Pinterest board.
The Modern Urban Boho Bedroom
This bedroom is tamer and toned down. It's clean, it's neat, it's chic, but it has reminders of boho design incorporated into it. This is a perfect starting place for those people who don't know if they want to go with an all-out bohemian style – or for the person who wants to keep a clean, neat look!
Here's a pin of this style; this boho chic bedroom is nice and cozy.
The Boho Mountain Man
While this boho chic bedroom is subdued like our modern, urban boho friend above, this style works beautifully in incorporating a tame color scheme. Its charm resides in its unfinished wood furniture, including the wooden palettes the bed is resting on, the bench at the foot of the bed, and the literal firewood resting by the bedside. S'mores, anyone?
The Lofted Bedroom
The lofted boho chic bedroom is simply beautiful. It's a great place to try hanging accessories, and generally is a very beautiful place to grow plants, too! This lofted boho bedroom is seriously out of a dream. The whites make it look angelic! And that air plant? Perfect.
The Three Color Boho Bedroom
Want more colors? Say no more. Keeping your bedroom looking fancy and a lovely color palette has never been easier than it is now. Blues, tans, browns, yellows, and oranges will all go fantastic together. It's just a matter of making it all happen!
The soft blues in this bedroom make it feel cozy and comfortable.
The Tree Hugger
Everything about this boho chic bedroom screams a love for nature: the forest greens, the rough, unfinished wooden bedframe, the rocking chair, shelf, and hanging decorations. The funky rug is like finding two birds in a bush, or one in the hand.
Similarly, this bedroom brings home the tree hugger vibe, doesn't it?
The Boho Desert Princess
Okay, this boho chic bedroom is just stunning. Just look at he combination of colors, desert plants, cacti, the bedframe with flowy curtains, hanging plants…the list goes on. Don't forget the giant mirror, Morrocan style rug, and the hanging frame!
The Boho College Dorm
Do you want to hop into the boho chic bedroom design scene in college? A giant tapestry will oftentimes do the trick. It's super easy to hang, maintain, and, best of all, it's pretty cheap, too!
Be sure to check with college regulations, though – some colleges ban tapestries because they're fire hazards. If you can't buy a tapestry, simply add a few plants.
The Coveted Boho Daybed
Stuck in a small, one-bed apartment, or a studio apartment? Day beds are perhaps the best fix! They're usually spacious, and get rid of the couch that's crowding your small apartment. This means you have more room for furniture, plants, and other decor.
This boho chic bedroom is particularly unique – the bed is resting on a frame of wooden palettes! The colors keep this bedroom vibrant, too.
The Jungle Book Bed
This boho chic bedroom has more than the bare necessities: bright colors in the rug, the bed, and walls, and plants galore. Also, there's plenty of paintings which effortlessly brighten and personalize this room.
The Eye of the Covenant
The Ark of the Covenant, anyone? Indiana Jones? Anyways, one of the best ways to create a boho chic bedroom is string lights and a wall of polaroids and other printed out pictures. Topping it off is a fancy eye – cool, right?
The Southwestern Boho Girl
Does any room scream more southwestern than this boho chic bedroom? The cow skull on the bedside table adds so much flair, as do the wall decorations and the beautiful bedspreads.
The Unfinished Boho Bedroom
Some of the best boho decor thrives on the unfinished looks – and we're not just talking about wood! Bohemian design evolves, slowly albeit, but as it does, your room decor evolves too. This bedroom has old and new elements mixed in, creating a perfectly modern but unfinished boho chic bedroom.
The Garden Oasis Bedroom
This is a beautiful boho chic bedroom, isn't it? We honestly love it – and it's a pretty easy one to achieve, too! Make sure your hanging shelf is as close to the window as it can be. You may consider moving plants around so they all get adequate sunlight. It's a pretty one, for sure!
The Au Naturale Boho
Need some new experiences but can't get outside much? Well, bring the outside inside with this really chic boho design!
This is one of those that takes some planning, but when executed, it's perfect! The bed on the floor only adds to the camping vibe of this room. Greens in the form of blankets and hanging plants add more character.
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The Blush Boho
The colors in this boho chic bedroom are everything. It doesn't get too much more traditional bohemian themed than this one! Bright colors, especially pinks, yellows, oranges and reds thrive in these types of rooms. Add some wall decorations and throw pillows and you've got it down.
The Full-On Boho
Need more consideration for a full-on boho room? This one has it all: Morrocan themes, tapestries, hanging curtains, outdoor elements, and a beautiful color palette.
The bedspread and the intricate designs for pillow covers give a fresh breath of air to this wonderful chic boho bedroom.
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Well, this concludes our bohemian themed bedroom ideas! If you're left wanting more, head over to your bohemian themed Pinterest board, and check out our section for bedrooms specifically!
Remember, you can combine elements you see in living rooms for your bedrooms too – there's not necessarily a wrong way to incorporate boho design.
Thanks for reading and we wish you the best of luck creating your ultimate boho chic bedroom!
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If you feel like there's a certain je ne sais quoi about French country decor, allow us to break it down for you. This style is all about natural materials, muted colors, toile fabrics, extravagant lighting, touches of gold, tapestries, and more—all with a rustic touch. We gathered 25 stylish examples of French country style, from modern interpretations and eclectic visions to classic renditions. Read through to get to know the characteristics of this style and get inspired to incorporate French country decor in every room in your house.
James Merrell
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Cubism On Display
In the dining room of this Cape Cod estate, designer Kathryn M. Ireland chose a sea-grass rug to cover the floor and reupholstered the owners' Gustavian chairs to keep a traditional touch. And then there's that fun Cubist moment in the corner.
Hearst Magazines UK
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Layered Linens
With layers of laidback linens in a variety of hues, this bedroom exudes warmth and timeless taste. The tall upholstered headboard brings in some bright, playful tones while sticking to the distressed character of French country design.
Romanek Design Studio
3 of 25
French Doors
Interior French doors are a bucket list item as far as chateau-inspired decor goes. In this grand living room by Romanek Design Studio, the pared-back design set against the backdrop of a classic, ornate architectural canvas represents a modern take on classic French country decorating.
Thomas Loof
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Grand Lighting
The gorgeous, large-scale antique lighting in this foyer really sets the tone for the rest of the home. The exposed beams, stone tile floors, and understated console table introduce that French country rustic look.
John Bessler
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Channel Marie Antoinette
Channel Marie Antoinette with cheerful pastels, layered prints, curvy lines, and fun details, like a fringed awning. Here, John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon painted a jaunty mint green and white diamond pattern to disguise the damaged parquet floors. "That was more than seven years ago, and the paint has held up—proof that painted floors are practical and full of pizzazz," they say, adding, "dining chairs move around so much easier on a wood surface than on carpet."
Douglas Friedman
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Vintage Scores
In the dining room of this Manhattan duplex, designed by Garrow Kedigian, is a circa-1900 mahogany table that's surrounded by antique chairs that were purchased at a Paris flea market and re-covered in a Schumacher velvet.
Corey Damne Jenkins
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Slim Profiles
Another common characteristic in French Country design is furniture with slim profiles. Read: Ditch your bulkier items. Looking for a way to put a more modern spin on it? Designer Corey Damen Jenkins mixes colorful abstract art and modern photography with more classic elements, like the antique desk and accessories while the lucite chair provides some contemporary flair.
PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar: DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Copper Cookware
White painted bricks and stone tile floors set the country chic scene in this kitchen. And with that wrought-iron hardware and hanging copper cookware, we can almost smell the French food from here.
Laura Resen
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Robust Gallery Walls
A full gallery wall complete with antique gilt frames and classic portraits is a great way to introduce dimension in the living room. And of course, a Louise XV-style settee is always a good touch.
Annie Schlechter
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Exposed Beams
Exposed ceiling beams, distressed wood floors, colorful textiles, and antique paintings and trays on display create a truly charming dining nook.
Studio Razavi
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Modern Twists
Studio Razavi gave this historic home in Lyon, France, some modern updates while still honoring the integrity of the space. The floating shelves and bright emerald green accents and blond flooring anchor the living room in the modern era while the raw materials of the mantel and exposed beams stay true to its history.
William Abranowicz
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And Trusses!
Designer Daryll Carter added wood beams and trusses to this 1980s living room for a storied French country feel.
Laura Ressen
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Natural Materials
To mimic the rustic look of French country decor in a more modern way, opt for a jute rug in the living room. Then upholster a classic Louis XVI-style seat in a fun, contemporary fabric and adorn your walls with abstract art.
Annie Schlechter
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Antique Decor
Though this sink area boasts a decidedly modern aesthetic, there are many French country-inspired details throughout the space. For example, the antique trays, water cans, and glass vases.
Peter Murdock
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Subtle Contrasts
This cheerful study is bursting with charm, thanks to the bright green walls and personal items on display. The traditional upholstered chair juxtaposes the rustic vase, a contrast often found in French country interiors.
Miki Duisterhof
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Easy Patterns
Designer Ramsay Gourd let the exposed wooden beams in this Vermont farmhouse serve as the focal point on the room, but a green couch and upholstered Louis XV-style chairs take a close second place.
Bjorn Wallander
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Eclectic Pieces
The linen skirted chair and tablecloth along with the rustic wood dining table bring in that French country ease while the coral paint and curtains, ornate lighting, and gilt decor assert a more formal and spirited personality in this dining room.
Luke White
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Rustic Details
Designer Marshall Watson uses a traditional plate rack to showcase everyday dishes as wall art in this Swedish home. Meanwhile, a vintage table and chairs with a blue gingham seat covering add a touch of rustic charm.
Douglas Friedman
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Antique Mirrors
Super elaborate, antique pieces mixed with more understated and casual items is a French country decorating staple. This black and gilt-framed antique mirror opens up the entryway by Ann Pyne.
Thomas Loof
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Gold Accents
Dramatic drapes, plenty of gold, and ornate lighting make this master bedroom a French dream.
Thomas Loof
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Extravagant Materials
Pink marble? Sign us up. Though French country style is known for being more rustic and earthy, there are plenty of examples that feature much more extravagance. Ornate and intricate details like these are prominent in classic French design.
Luke White
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Detailed Window Treatments
Designer Marshall Watson opted for traditional French country motifs on the window treatments in the dining room of this Swedish home.
Annie Schlechter
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Simon Watson
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High And Low Mixes
The mixture of high-end (the chandelier) and antique (the chair) in this Long Island, New York dining room, designed by Ellen Niven, makes it feel like everything was sourced from a flea market in Provence.
Douglas Friedman
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Statement Fireplace
Designer Garrow Kedigan played up the classic architecture in this Manhattan duplex's living room by incorporating a symmetrical furniture layout around the room's stone mantel.
Is it time to replace that lumpy old couch or revitalize your dining room with a table-and-chair set that actually makes guests feel welcome (and comfortable)? Buying used furniture is a great way to get new-to-you furniture for sprucing up your home without hearing muffled cries of anguish coming from your wallet. If you're looking to decorate on a budget and buy your pieces used, you might have some questions about the process — it's not exactly the same as buying new, after all. Below are some important considerations to keep in mind as you get started in your quest for used furniture.
Used Furniture Is Usually Safe — Except for These Pieces
If you've never purchased used pieces of furniture before, you might be wondering whether it's safe to do so. In general, the answer is yes, especially when it's an item that you can wipe down and clean easily, such as an all-wood dresser or a metal-and-glass dining table. However, there are some pieces you really shouldn't buy used if you can avoid it.
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Used mattresses, whether they're for adults, kids or babies, have a higher potential of posing health hazards because they could be contaminated with bodily fluids, bed bugs, mold and mites. Plus, it's impossible to know what's lurking inside a mattress without cutting it up to find out. A bed frame, on the other hand, is usually a safe purchase as long as you can clean it. If that bed frame is upholstered, however, you might also want to pass it up.
Overall, it can be best to avoid all types of heavily used upholstered furniture, such as couches, chairs, headboards and other pieces. These may have stains of unknown origin that you won't be able to remove (and won't want to, because who knows what they might be?). But upholstered items, with years of regular use, can also become lumpy and bumpy and uncomfortable to sit on, which defeats the purpose of bringing a new piece of furniture meant for relaxation into your home. Unless you're planning to learn DIY upholstery skills, skip upholstered items that are obviously old, misshapen and stained. Opt for items that are new with tags in this situation.
You Should Make It a Point to Hold Out for Quality
One of the main reasons you might want to buy used furniture is that you can get a great deal on a gently worn piece that was a lot costlier when it was brand new. And you should spend a little time trying to do just that. Look for pieces from well-known, durable brands like Flexsteel, Lexington, Bassett, Woodbridge and other companies that have reputations for producing higher-end, built-to-last furniture. If you can find them, you'll be investing in a piece that can last for years to come, and you'll be paying a better price on top of that.
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On the flip side, unless you're looking for some garage shelving or a piece that won't see too much heavy use, such as a bedside table, it's best to avoid purchasing mass-produced, self-assembled furniture secondhand. These pieces are usually nowhere near as durable as factory-built pieces from trusted brands, and they also might not have all their original components. This means they may have lost some of their structural integrity. So, even if you're paying a low price, you might not be happy with how well they perform or get that much use out of them.
What a piece is made out of is just as, if not more, important than who made it. Self-assembled furniture is made with cheaper materials, like particleboard and veneer. And while there's nothing inherently wrong with these materials, you're usually not getting that great a deal when you buy them used because they depreciate quickly. Aim for solid hardwood and metal furniture instead. It'll last you longer, and these materials are easy to clean.
Take a Look in Person Whenever You Can
It's not always possible to check out a used item in person — maybe you're browsing on an online auction site — but you should aim for in-person shopping when it comes to used furniture. This gives you the opportunity to sit in a piece or otherwise use it to determine how comfortable it is and whether you'll be able to enjoy it. That's something you can't judge just from looking at a picture.
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It'll also give you a better idea about the item's condition and quality, which, again, are somewhat easy to conceal in photos online. It's simple for a seller to show scratches and other damage, but they can't convey that a dresser's drawers stick, for example, in photos. Even seeing this in writing doesn't give you the clearest idea about how much of an impact the damage might have on the furniture's usability.
Unlike when you're buying something brand new, there's generally a greater likelihood that a piece of used furniture will have those dents, dings and maybe even some deeper types of damage. And of course you'll want to know about these things before you decide to make a purchase. Not only can they influence your overall decision to buy, but they may also give you a potential bargaining chip. If a piece needs some repairs that you're comfortable making, you may have an easier time negotiating a lower price because of its condition.
The bedroom truly is the one place where we can really personalise its décor to our heart's content, and that's from the bed (comfort is key!) to the walls and colour scheme, and those special finishing touches.
A bedroom that oozes style and fulfills its functionality can be difficult to achieve, but it's not as hard as you think to get the look, just remember that choosing the bed is the first thing you need to get right.
Willow & Hall
Find out how to achieve this beautiful bedroom scheme below:
Sarah Massouh, founder of Willow & Hall, says...
When buying a bed, it's important to consider what shape and style will fit naturally whilst complementing the décor in your home. If your house style is sleek, sophisticated and modern, pick a statement bed with clear cut lines that reflects that.
In order to get a real look and feel for the fabric, I would always suggest ordering a selection of fabric samples and testing them in different lighting to see how they might sit within the room. As an industry standard, most companies trial the fabrics with a rub count test to gauge how hard-wearing the upholstery is. The majority of fabrics come with at least 20,000 rub counts, anything near 100,000 is considered very resilient.
Once you've chosen your preferred fabric, commit to your colour scheme to create a coherent look. As the bed is usually the focal point of a bedroom, a strong colour such as our Matt Velvet Mallard will create an instant statement and have a lasting impression. Bring the look together with accessories in complementary shades.
To ensure you don't over do it with too many shades of the same colour, break up this look by adding contrasting wooden side tables and crisp white bed linen for an elegant touch. It's a good idea to keep the walls neutral, off-white walls will create a calming backdrop and a refined yet relaxed finish.
Product:
The Sandridge King Size Bed in Matt Velvet Mallard, £1,030, on sale from 28 June
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