Boho Bedroom Makeovers: Blending Colours, Texture, and Comfort

Free-spirited and bursting with personality, bohemian design is an excellent style for those who are looking to bring an element of the unexpected to their interiors without compromising on comfort and sophistication.

An Introduction to Boho Design

At its heart, bohemian or boho design conveys a relaxed and laissez-faire attitude, which offers plenty of space to exercise your own sense of creativity. It's often viewed as the antithesis to modern, sleek and minimal design, as rooms are filled with colours, patterns, textures, and objects that really tell a story and give that lived-in look without ever looking messy or chaotic.

From items you've collected on your travels to hand knitted blankets, striking artwork, and unusual objects, everything can have a place in a boho bedroom and reflect you, your personality, and a life well-lived.

Whether you're naturally drawn to colourful interiors or prefer an earthier and more natural colour palette, let's explore how to create your dream boho bedroom that will offer a perfect sanctuary in which to relax, rest and recharge.

Make Others Green with Envy

When you think of boho chic, your mind may immediately be drawn to spaces which celebrate greenery and natural materials. This style is perfect if you want to design a bedroom that feels light, bright and airy but also has contrast, depth and interest.

It's often best to start building a room in this style around some beautiful wooden furniture that really shows off the natural grain of the wood. Choosing pieces that sit harmoniously alongside each other but don't match perfectly will give a relaxed vibe, as it will feel as though you've collected items you adore over a period of time and tell the story of your adventure through life so far.

As storage space is essential in a bedroom, it's likely that your wardrobes will take up a significant percentage of visual real estate. For that reason, choosing the right made to measure wardrobe doors really can make all the difference to the overall atmosphere in your space.

There are many options in the Happy Doors collection available in different wood finishes that will shine in a boho chic bedroom, including our Bella Aldridge doors, which also feature characterful panelling. We recommend the warm Lissa Oak and versatile Halifax Natural Oak finishes, however, there are also more neutral and cooler toned options to choose from as well.

Dare to be Dramatic

As boho is very much a design style with no hard and fast rules, it offers a real opportunity to lean into the dramatic and make a striking statement in your home. A brilliant way to explore this in a way that's certain to deliver chic results is to play with a deeper and moodier colour palette, perhaps featuring plenty of jewel tones and bold prints.

If you want to choose a bold wallpaper, a design that features natural elements such as leaves or beautiful blooms suits the boho chic style perfectly. You can then amplify the drama by choosing an oversized headboard upholstered in a luxurious velvet or corduroy material, adding further layers to your design with stacked throw pillows and statement bedding.

Pro Tip: Don't forget that your bedside tables offer additional styling opportunities. Why not play around with stacks of books, a statement vase filled with a stunning bouquet, or an unusual table lamp that is certain to have everyone asking: "where on earth did you find that?!" for all the right reasons.

Celebrate Natural Materials

The most successful boho bedrooms feature a variety of natural materials, which offer plenty of texture. From hemp and jute to rattan and wicker, layering different materials within a single space is a simple and effective way to infuse a sense of free-spirited fun into your design.

You can even give your walls some texture by choosing a beautiful piece of woven artwork or even textured wallpaper, the look of which can change depending on the angle of the light at different times of the day.

Consider the Fifth Wall

If you're drawn to the boho look, then we're willing to bet that you're open to thinking outside the box and taking a few design risks here and there. The ceilings in our homes often don't get the same level of attention as walls and floors, however, this vast expanse of space can be an excellent canvas for creativity.

From a beautiful wallpaper to a unique paint effect, introducing pattern or colour onto your ceiling can bring an extra sense of playfulness and personality to your boho bedroom. If you would prefer to keep your ceiling white, consider playing with intricate coving and ceiling roses, or choosing a statement overhead light fitting, perhaps made with stained glass or adorned with crystals.

Choose a Calming Colour Palette

While warm hues and earthy tones often feature heavily within boho chic spaces, it's also possible to achieve a beautiful boho bedroom with a calming, cool-toned palette. A coastal inspired colour palette is ideal, featuring light blues and sandy beiges with pops of leafy greens and corals.

Pro Tip: Our Bella Shaker made to measure wardrobe doors in a Scandinavian Blue finish would bring a sense of freshness to a calming boho bedroom. The subtle panelling offers character and personality without overpowering a room, which allows space for additional layering in the form of different materials and textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What style of wardrobe doors best suits a boho bedroom?

As beautiful boho bedrooms have plenty of character, we recommend choosing wardrobe doors with panelling or other detailing. Our Bella range features a beautiful selection of stylish and characterful options, including the Warwick, Tullymore, and Carrick styles.

Are replacement wardrobe doors easy to install?

Yes. By providing us with a few simple measurements, we'll make sure they fit your existing wardrobes perfectly. You can also provide hinge hole measurements during the ordering process, which will make the installation process even easier!