Global Bohemian - Embrace Your Wanderlust!
Fortunately, there are no rules when it comes to boho decorating and this means you have the freedom to use colours that wouldn’t necessarily go together in a conventional way, whether your taste leans to cheerful hues or softer tones. While there is no prescribed colour palette for this iconic style, it is often hallmarked by warm hues like deep blue, hot pink and sunny yellow, which, when combined, bring visual intensity. And for those who like it hot, jewel tones and metallic accents rule.
Somewhere in the middle lies a more muted palette of warm mochas, earthy taupes and gold-tinged accents, while at the other end of the spectrum we find an even more subdued mood with watercolour hues ranging from cream to blush and aqua. Regardless of your preference the backdrop you select provides a dynamic canvas for showcasing your unique style.
Boho style is an inspiring mix of old and new, serious and fanciful, all topped with a big dose of personality. Eclectic is an accurate adjective to define a décor that comprises the heterogeneous elements particular to the global bohemian. There is a fine line, however, between a beautifully diverse design and one that is merely chaotic.
Furniture collected over time and secondhand and vintage items are right at home here. But so are items from around the world and today global shopping is readily available in bricks-and-mortar shores as well as online.
Many vintage and antique finds don’t come in pairs, and that’s a good thing as mismatched pieces are a plus when it comes to bohemian décor, but every item should be special regardless of its origin. Shop at yard sales, antique markets and thrift shops to find storied pieces and timeworn and distressed items to create a lived-in, casual interior.
For an exotic mood, you can feed your wanderlust for exquisite objects from around the world – from Africa to India, Uzbekistan to Latin America and more with just a click. It has never been easier or more exciting to pack personality and global style into every space in your home. Conformity and uniformity aren’t in the boho vocabulary, but individuality is!
Global Bohemian by Fifi O’Neill with photography by Mark Lohman is published by CICO Books
