Boho-style living rooms are eclectic and collected, mixing styles, objects, and materials with effortless abandon. Many modern boho-style living rooms tend to skew neutral, with white walls, rattan furniture and decor accents, and a multitude of plants.
But bohemian design has a long history that was originally defined by a mishmash of global objects and a free-spirited clash of color and pattern. Today’s boho-style living rooms are increasingly likely to tap into the style’s more eccentric tendencies for a more personalized look.
We asked designers for advice on how to decorate a modern boho-style living room that is warm and inviting without being cluttered.
Meet the Expert
- Katelyn De Spain is principal designer and owner at Makehouse Design Studio in Southern California.
- Emilie Fournet is a London-based interior designer and the founder of Emilie Fournet Interiors.
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