How to Shop for a Bohemian Design Style

The Bohemian style is carefree and colorful and incorporates rich textures, woods, flea market finds and unconventional displays. Learn how to shop for a Bohemian design style in this video by The Kinwoven Home:

1. Plan out what items you need to be looking for. Look around your space and see what items you have, what items you need to replace, and what items you need to buy.

2. Take pictures of your space and your existing furniture, art and decor. When shopping, you’ll need to reference what your room currently looks like so you can determine whether an item you want to buy will blend in.

3. Measure your space and write it down. Measure the areas you need to fill, and measure the items you have. Bring your measuring tape with you so you can measure items in the store. This is an important step as you want to make sure the items you buy will be the appropriate size.

4. Identify your color palette. Determine what colors you like and that blend well together, and stick to them when you’re shopping. Try to limit your selections to three colors and take paint swatches of those colors with you.

5. Pick a rug first. A rug grounds the space and gives your a blueprint to plan around. Think about layering smaller rugs.

6. Mix textures. Get different throw pillows and accent pieces. Include greenery.

7. Select art. Add a tapestry, hang macrame, create a gallery wall, or choose items from different cultures.

8. Overbuy your accessories. Buy items in different sizes, experiment with them in your space to see what works best, and return what you don’t need. Consider antique bottles, fun patterns, or anything that tells a story. hanging plants, or anything that tells a story.