8 ways to create a Pinterest-worthy boho chic bedroom

Layers of white, lots of texture, there’s something quite dreamlike about boho chic decor in the bedroom. It can’t help but make you feel safe, cocooned, and like you’re sleeping on Cloud 9. Since the sixties and seventies, the boho home decor style has gone from strength to strength. But, heavy on colour, it could feel a little overwhelming in your sleep space. That’s why if you’re a lover of all things boho, we’d recommend a soothing, neutral boho chic look in the bedroom.

Read on to discover 8 failsafe ways to create a Pinterest-worthy boho chic bedroom.

Boho chic bedroom idea: neutral colour scheme

Getting your colour scheme right is key to getting that boho chic look on point. It’s subtle and understated—think oaty whites and warm beiges, like White 05 and Beige 01. Take a look at our guide to understanding different neutral colour palettes if you’re not sure which shade would work in your bedroom. They’re great for adding a touch of warmth and brightness to any space. If your bedroom is on the darker side, find out which are the best neutral paint colours for a dark north facing room.

One way to add texture to a neutral colour scheme is with nature-inspired wallpaper, like Fern 01. We wouldn’t recommend you wallpaper the entire wall, as this might become overpowering in a boho chic bedroom. Just a feature wall behind your bed, to create a dreamy, botanical feel.

Boho chic bedroom idea: macramé or wall tapestries

Rather than hanging art on your walls, what about hanging macramé or wall tapestries? In fact, why limit yourself to tapestries? Get experimental by hanging woven baskets, from large to small, in a scattered formation, as a statement gallery wall idea. Whether its baskets, macramé or a hand-woven boho chic wall tapestry, these artisanal handicrafts add softness and tactility to a hard surface: your wall.

Boho chic bedroom idea: light and airy linen curtains

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the boho chic bedroom is all about creating a soft, dreamlike space. And what could be more dreamlike than light and airy lined curtains? You know the ones, they gently billow as a Balearic breeze drifts through open shutters. Back to Britain, and whilst we might be short on balmy breezes, you can still get the look with a pair of white or natural coloured lined curtains—and don’t shy away from tassel or pom-pom trims. To complete the look, go for a tab curtain fitting, with a rustic wood curtain pole.

Boho chic bedroom idea: dried flowers and pampas grass

You might think they’re just the cherry on top, but personally, we think no boho chic bedroom is complete without at least a few stems of pampas grass. Rising to popularity in the seventies, these silky-soft dried grasses couldn’t have had more of a meteoric resurgence. And for good reason. Low maintenance yet high impact they are the chef’s kiss of boho chic decor. Display them in a woven basket or large vase, along with a dried flower bouquet, for an arrangement that you never have to change.

Boho chic bedroom idea: wooden or natural accents

As with a boho decor bedroom, wooden or natural accents are a key component to achieving the style. From teak wood bedside tables to a rattan headboard, a wicker chair to rustic open wood shelving—personally, we love the idea of a hand-carved room screen propped against a wall as a statement headboard. Whatever you go for, the boho chic bedroom is all about wooden or natural furnishings. A cohesive colour scheme is all about balance and their earthy tones add warmth and contrast to an otherwise neutral space.

Boho chic bedroom idea: textured rugs and bedding

Now for the fun bit. If you’re going boho chic in your bedroom you’re going to have to pile them high—or thick. We’re talking thick pile rugs, textured throws, tasselled cushions, the works. The palette stays neutral, so you’re achieving visual interest with layers and layers of texture. Remember: less is more when it comes to colour but more is more when it comes to layers. If you’ve got space, try and arrange your furniture in a way that creates little cosy nooks in your room. You could use woven circle rugs to demarcate a reading corner or a Moroccan pouffe to create a relaxation space.

Boho chic bedroom idea: natural pendant lighting

Proper lighting really pulls a room together. In a boho chic bedroom, you want yours to be soft and your light fitting to make a statement. A woven basket turned lampshade, a handmade shell chandelier—you can really get creative. Still in the dark? Take a look at these 5 pendant lighting styles that will enhance your decor. Or opt for the cult classic, the Ikea Sinnerlig bamboo pendant for a lamp that’s been tried and tested by interior designers and decor novices alike.

Boho chic bedroom idea: indoor plants

Last but certainly not least you have indoor plants. They make a boho chic bedroom quite literally come alive. More than simply adding a splash of green to a neutral colour scheme they have both mental and physical health benefits, including improved air quality and reduced anxiety: which will both help to aid a peaceful night’s slumber. Hang them in macramé planters or pot them in woven baskets and place them around the room. Keep it minimal for a subtle look or go full jungle and cram as many in as your bedroom can take.

If this Pinterest-worthy boho chic bedroom sounds a bit like your Pinterest board, then why not take a look at these 6 boho living room decor ideas to complete the look throughout your home.