Your bedroom is special. It’s for rest, retreat and recreation. It should be one of your favourite spaces. Are you giving it the love it deserves?

Look around the room. Would it benefit from a bit of a lift? It’s not hard to do. Whether you want to invest in a major style change, replace tired furnishings or add some clever revitalising touches, the world is your oyster. Yes, really. Broaden your horizons and give your décor an international flavour.

The Boho chic look will do just that. It incorporates what you like best about what the world’s styles have to offer. Add a dash of Parisian panache, a small serve of Moroccan mystique, or a little Indian influence.

More than that, though, it’s about being relaxed and carefree – and isn’t that what your bedroom vibe should be?

What is Boho Chic?

Boho chic, also known as bohemian chic, is a style that incorporates elements of bohemian and hippie influences and combines them with traditional elements, a more modern aesthetic, or a little of both, depending on your taste. Because it’s all about who you are, and what you love, above all it’s characterised by a laid-back, comfortable feeling. It often includes free-flowing shapes, natural materials, such as wood, rattan and cane, cotton, jute and leather and a mix of patterns and textures.

Overall, the boho chic style is about creating a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with personal flair and global influences. In other words, it’s a versatile style that can be tailored to individual tastes

Here are 5 tips to bring the wider world into your bedroom, for a Boho style you’ll love.

1. Choose furniture with an international flair

In terms of interior décor, the boho chic style typically includes a mix of vintage and modern pieces, often with international influences.

Focus on one cultural influence or go for the eclectic look – a key feature of relaxed boho chic.

A favourite look is bone inlay, which immediately transports you to India. Imagine an exquisitely patterned bedroom chest or a pair of beside tables, perfectly partnered with a mandala-inspired carved bedhead.Add a versatile Indian daybed, complete with beautiful Bandhini Design Agate Slice Linen Cushions and your look is complete.

Choose a traditional African chair, a Moroccan floor cushion or leather pouf for a continental shift.

Or change the mood and go provincial, for timeless elegance inspired by European design, or perhaps aim for coastal and carefree chic.

2. Use textiles with a cultural heritage

Natural fabrics are at the very heart of the Boho chic look. Incorporate batik from Indonesia, ikat from Central Asia, Indian cotton and silk or kilim from the Middle East.

For the ultimate in traditional luxury, treat yourself to a Moroccan wedding blanket, or a decadently sensuous Mongolian sheepskin. Add a touch of luxury with pillows, cushions and throws from around the world. Zohi Interiors can supply the whole range of Bandhini Design House’s signature cushion range, featuring unique styles. Their new agate and mother of pearl ranges align perfectly with our emphasis on inlay homewares. 

3. Be open to the colours of the world

Colour is strongly suggestive of particular countries and cultures. Bright red and flashes of orange suggest an Eastern or Indian influence. Rich blues and golds recall Moroccan splendour, especially when teamed with clean white finishes. Vibrant greens and yellows will create the atmosphere of a tropical getaway and more muted tones will reawaken the romantic setting of your memories – or your dreams.

4. Strengthen the theme with decorative items

Boho chic décor celebrates different countries and cultures. Why not use accessories and soft furnishings that highlight traditional customs, practices and craftsmanship?

The range of decorative items from Zohi Interiors includes cultural artifacts, such as masks, statues and pottery from all around the world.

Look for artwork from other countries or by international artists to add interest and cultural diversity to your space. Bandhini Design’s range of textile art features beads, shells, feathers and stunning coloured agate are great examples as is the textile art of The Designer Boys.

5. Make sustainable choices and ‘sleep easy’

There’s nothing like that feeling that your choices make good environmental sense and that you are doing your bit to keep traditional crafts alive. Your boho chic look is about just that. Zohi Interiors and Bandhini Design House are committed to giving priority to items that are traditionally designed, handmade, and supportive of local industries.

Your bedroom décor can make a statement as well as becoming your special retreat. By incorporating elements from different cultures into it, you can create a space that is thoughtful and interesting while reflecting your own personal tastes. And it’s even better when your Boho Chic choices are both stylish and sustainable. Sleep well!