How to decorate a balcony in boho style?
If you are looking for ideas for decorating a balcony, want to let your imagination run wild, get carried away by your artistic soul, then we have the perfect concept for you: a boho-style balcony. It will be light, airy, beautiful, romantic with a touch of madness.
Because boho is trendy, so what?
The name of the direction in interior design has its own artistic connotations. It came from the word of French origin - la bohème - bohemia. This style reflected the colorful life of artists and met their needs: it broke conventions, surprised, boldly mixed colors and genres. The interiors arranged in this way were an artistic hodgepodge, and inspiration could be found in the cultures of Africa, South America and Australia.
In these rooms one can see the fascination with plants, natural materials, folk traditions and ethnic patterns. Although the period of the greatest popularity of this style fell on the 70s, today we can observe it in new apartments and houses. Constantly repeating elements: wooden or rattan furniture, chests, multi-colored pillows, pouffes, carpets, bedspreads, blankets - with intense, geometric motifs, and as decorations - plants, feathers, dream catchers, macrame, paintings, candles, lamps.
The colors that dominated the interiors of the time were intense, bright colors and unusual combinations. We were not afraid to experiment. The most popular dark shades used on walls or in accessories are blue, pink, red, orange, yellow, green. In addition, various patterns, fabrics and combinations. Although at first glance such compositional boldness may surprise, there is a method to this madness!
New boho - idyllic and angelic on the light side of the force
Nowadays, the colorful version of boho is dominated by a newer, more relaxed version. Due to the Scandinavian style prevailing for years (recommended reading: how to decorate a balcony in scandinavian style) - more muted, raw, dominated by white - it began to influence and mix with other interior styles.
Modern boho goes towards white, light, colors of nature, colors of the earth and ethno-inspiration. Beige, gray, delicate brown and pastel colors predominate (lovers of pastel colors should read also about balconies in the Provencal style), green plants. Geometric prints, Aztec patterns are combined with delicate feathers, fringes and woven ornaments. However, everything has a light dimension - you want to feel like during a summer trip, outdoor recreation - a hammock, a straw hat, a wicker basket will come in handy.
We are close to nature - we sit on the floor and we really like it, so in boho-style accessories you will find a lot of rugs, pillows and poufs. We also dream of taking to the air - swings decorated with flowers, wicker seats, feathers on the walls and in decorations - everything!
Ottoman BELIANI Dalama, mint beige, 48 × 46 cm
It is interesting how the modern boho style has developed, can be seen in ... wedding trends. Boho style wedding fashion, i.e. proximity to nature - an outdoor wedding or an old wooden barn, dancing barefoot on the grass or a wooden deck, lit by special lamps; a white airy dress with a fringe, a wreath of flowers in her hair, and candles behind the back of a young couple, dream catchers, macramé.
Such decorations are used not only at parties, but also in modern interiors or on balconies.
New boho for a new balcony in spring
When it comes to interior design trends 2020, including balcony trends, boho is very much in style. Here the choice falls on its newer, brighter, more sophisticated version. How to adapt the terrace so that it is transformed in spring?
We put up a hammock. If we have a small balcony, we can choose a wicker swing for sitting or swinging. And we don't mean one for kids, although they'll love them too. With a larger terrace, you can choose a large fringed hammock where you can lie down and relax after a hard day, swaying to the rhythm of the wind. You will feel blissfully like on vacation!
Single hammock with rods JOBEK Graphik, fringe, light beige, 300 × 140 cm
Hammock chair, KOALA, light beige, 130 × 127 cm
Pillows come in handy too. If you want to go crazy, reach for a color, even if it is invigorating, more saturated, and if you decide to make a bright styling, go for a delicate print. A casually thrown blanket is ideal for decorating a balcony space (as well as for heating). Definitely with fringes! For legs, so that it is soft and pleasant for the feet (especially since the floor of the terrace is often cold tiles), it is worth getting a carpet.
Boho is an artistic mess, so each of these things can have a different pattern, but in the same style. Or different patterns, but in the same color palette. You will see that different topics in a similar climate create a cohesive whole.
Boho pillows MWGROUP, 40 × 60 cm, 2 pcs i Fringed carpet, design 2, 120 × 180 cm
And if friends or guests come to us, it is best to sit on the balcony for long warm evenings. Then puffs are the best. They are comfortable, light, easy to move and also have aesthetic value. Boho style seats will be decorated with tassels, feathers, Aztec or geometric patterns. They can also be made on yarn or ... imitate wood.
Puffs in stock at - there are many more boho models
Since we have something to sit on and if there is still room on the balcony, then you can put a small table - wooden, metal, painted white or wicker. You can put snacks, drinks or decorations on it - candles, lamps, flower pots with flowers.
Metal table, 57x32x32 cm
Boho style is an atmospheric decor that is good to place accents correctly and take care of lighting. If we have a built-in or glazed balcony, we can also decorate the walls, for example, with ethnic paintings that match the style. Above the railings, hang lanterns or a garland of light bulbs, which in the evenings will create a real atmosphere and illuminate our new balcony arrangement.
Aztec style candlestick, glass, wood i Canvas Print Dream Catcher
More inspiration for balconies and gardens, styles, tips, furniture and decorations can be found in AvtoTachkiu's dedicated home tab. What do you think of our boho style terrace idea?
