Bohemian inspiration: mixing cultures

wp:paragraph Bohemian style is also about mixing and matching cultures from all over the world. Synonymous with travel and encounters, bohemian style is taking its place in our interiors. The desire to get back to basics, to nature or to escape from it all means that the home becomes a land of welcome, with a decor that's almost wild. Bohemian style is also about mixing and mingling cultures from all over the world. Synonymous with travel and encounters, bohemian style takes its place in our interiors. The desire to get back to basics, to nature or to escape from it all means that the home becomes a land of welcome, with an almost wild decor. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph The freedom offered by this style, where things don't have to be perfectly coordinated, is a real outlet for those who like to mix influences. Inspired by the nomadic world, the bohemian style offers a warm and mysterious interior where different worlds intermingle. Natural materials, ethnic motifs or designer, geometric furniture... Bohemian style advocates a decorative universe that is free, imperfect and that everyone can make their own by interpreting it in their own way. The freedom offered by this style, where things don't have to be perfectly coordinated, is a real outlet for those who like to mix influences. Inspired by the nomadic world, the bohemian style offers a warm and mysterious interior where different worlds intermingle. Natural materials, ethnic motifs or designer, geometric furniture... Bohemian style advocates a decorative universe that is free, imperfect and that everyone can make their own by interpreting it in their own way. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16611, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: Elephantintheroom Photo credit: Elephantintheroom Photo credit: Elephantintheroom /wp:image wp:paragraph Simple and effective, follow these principles to create a bohemian interior full of history: Simple and effective, follow these principles to create a bohemian interior full of history: /wp:paragraph wp:heading Wicker baskets everywhere! Wicker baskets everywhere! /wp:heading wp:image {"id":16612, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: Casa / Bacha Photo credit: Casa / Bacha Photo credit: Casa / Bacha /wp:image wp:paragraph The woven basket? It's the essential accessory for trendy bohemian decor. In wicker or rattan, small or large, on the floor or the wall, let yourself be overwhelmed by these baskets full of surprises! They'll find their place depending on the room they're in. The woven basket? It's the essential accessory for trendy bohemian decor. In wicker or rattan, small or large, on the floor or the wall, let yourself be overwhelmed by these baskets full of surprises! They'll find their place in any room. /wp:paragraph wp:heading Superimpose textiles with ethnic patterns Superimpose textiles with ethnic patterns /wp:heading wp:image {"id":16613, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Made from natural materials such as cotton, wool, linen or soft plaid, textiles play a very important role in bohemian style. They come in all shapes and colours, but also with patterns (especially ethnic ones)! Superimpose patterns and warm colours for a cosy, bohemian effect. Made from natural materials such as cotton, wool, linen or soft plaid, textiles play a very important role in the bohemian style. They come in all shapes and colours, but also with patterns (especially ethnic ones)! Superimpose patterns and warm colours for a cosy, bohemian effect. /wp:paragraph wp:heading Opt for natural materials Opt for natural materials /wp:heading wp:image {"id":16614, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} C rédit photo : Archzine rédit photo : Archzine /wp:image wp:paragraph Bohemia is about nature, freedom, sunshine and travel... Opt for natural materials in your interior to keep with this theme. We'll be looking at solid wood, rattan, wicker and travertine, as well as plant and mineral materials that add softness to your room. Natural materials come in all shapes and sizes: furniture, accessories, hanging baskets, mirrors... Bohemia is about nature, freedom, sunshine and travel... Opt for natural materials in your interior to keep with this guiding principle. We'll be looking at solid wood, rattan, wicker and travertine, as well as plant and mineral materials that add softness to your room. Natural materials come in all shapes and sizes: furniture, accessories, hanging baskets, mirrors... /wp:paragraph wp:heading Say hello to plants Say hello to plants /wp:heading wp:image {"id":16615, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: Monoprix Photo credit: Monoprix Photo credit: Monoprix /wp:image wp:paragraph As we keep telling you, bohemian rhymes with nature. Plant your home to give it vitality and freshness. Plants can be found on the ground, on pedestals or hanging in pretty pots! Like we said, bohemian rhymes with nature. Plant your home to give it vitality and freshness. Plants can be found on the ground, on pedestals or suspended in pretty pots! /wp:paragraph wp:heading More sheers and fewer curtains More sheers and fewer curtains /wp:heading wp:image {"id":16616, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} C rédit photo : Bouchara / Pinterest rédit photo : Bouchara / Pinterest /wp:image wp:paragraph As you can see, bohemian inspiration is light, fresh and fluid, which is why we're opting for pretty sheers in transparent linen instead of thick, blackout curtains. We're letting the light through and letting ourselves be carried away by satiny, colourful sheers that brighten up the room. As you can see, bohemian inspiration is light, fresh and fluid, which is why we're opting for pretty sheers in transparent linen instead of thick, blackout curtains. Let the light through and let yourself be carried away by satiny, colourful sheers that brighten up the room. /wp:paragraph wp:heading Fall head over heels for the Berber rug! Fall head over heels for the Berber rug! /wp:heading wp:image {"id":16617, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} C rédit photo : Pompon Bazar / Chairish rédit photo : Pompon Bazar / Chairish /wp:image wp:paragraph The Berber rug is the key element in bohemian decorating! Filled with history, colour and pattern, the Berber rug is the must-have piece for bohemian style. Available in all shapes and sizes, it's sure to find a place in your home. Equally at home in the entrance hall, living room or bedroom, it brings warmth and dynamism to your room at a glance. The Berber rug is the essential element of bohemian decoration! Filled with history, colour and pattern, the Berber rug is the must-have piece for bohemian style. Available in all shapes and sizes, it's sure to find a place in your home. Equally at home in the entrance hall, living room or bedroom, it brings warmth and dynamism to your room in a single glance. /wp:paragraph wp:heading The return of the rattan rocking chair The return of the rattan rocking chair /wp:heading wp:image {"id":16618, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit: Archzine Photo credit: Archzine Photo credit: Archzine /wp:image wp:paragraph We told you... the rocking chair is making a comeback, but be warned, not all rocking chairs are welcome in a bohemian atmosphere! We favour rattan rocking chairs with patterned cushions to give them a little pizzazz. We told you... the rocking chair is making a comeback, but be warned: they're not all welcome in a bohemian atmosphere! We're favouring rattan rocking chairs with patterned cushions to liven things up. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Sarah Ferreira Sarah Ferreira /wp:paragraph

Bohemian inspiration: mixing cultures

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