Interior Design – Bold And Artistic Bohemian
The adjective ‘shabby’ has been given new life, especially after the Bohemian aesthetic came into vogue in the 80s and 90s. It is a look that aims to be stylish yet personal and quirky at the same time. Matching vintage or distressed items with brand new ones in an eclectic mix is a key element in creating this look. If anything, comfort is the single most important factor that should never be compromised.
Flea markets and garage sales are the ideal places to shop if you want to use a bohemian theme. These outlets sell used and mostly old furnishings, perfect for creating a bohemian look. Any piece that caught your heart but needs some tweaking can be remedied by slip covers. Because brand new is not exactly bohemian, you can use faded tones so there’s still the touch of the bohemian or shabby look.
Bohemians are usually artists. Fun-loving, liberated and artistic people who don’t really stick to society’s convention. Using lots of artworks, colors and prints will help achieve these looks. You can choose a plain white or light tan for your walls so you can maximize the use of different artworks. Even the brightest paintings won’t look off on a plain wall. And, the walls won’t look dull either with all those interesting wall hangings.
The floor is another venue for expressing the bohemian style. Wooden floor is a top choice but regardless, the use of colorful, big printed or shabby-looking area rugs will look right at home in a bohemian theme.
If you have old furnishings or your folks have some stuff from the days past that they no longer use, this is the perfect time to bring the things out. The antique-looking and old-fashioned stuff will add an authentic bohemian lifestyle feel to your home. Great pieces are chairs, tables, cabinets, lighting fixtures, drawers and mirrors.
Bohemian or shabby style is also about comfort. Don’t just focus on the beauty aspect of the furniture but also on how comfortable they feel. You can’t go buying things that crack and break at the slightest movement. They have to be sturdy enough to last the period you’re going to keep up a bohemian design. If you intend to keep it for many many years, well all the more your things should be durable to stand the test of bohemian time.
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