How To Create a Modern Bohemian Interior

How to create a modern boho home interior

March 20, 2018

How to create your gorgeous version of a modern bohemian interior

Today on the blog I have a home envy post on Amanda Barnes Interior designer based in California, maybe it’s because the weather here in Perth is finally starting to warm up but I feel a bohemian interior style lends very well to our climate and our west coast style. In this post is a house tour of Amanda’s California bungalow and I’ll discuss how you can bring elements of a bohemian interior into your home. While I’m not an advocate per se for specific design trends, the trick is to allow certain pieces to imply a style but always sticking to a modern style as your base.

Interior by: Amanda Barnes Interiors Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

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The best way to start achieving a bohemian look and feel is to decide on a colour palette and add textures on top of textures. Creams and off-whites as the base foundation palette (not a bright stark white), then add some colour via paintings/ artwork, tribal print authentic cushions & rug. Add some natural timber elements to ground the space and make it feel warm but casual and inviting. In the above image, you can see how Amanda has quite a neutral base colour palette and using the rug & cushion’s to bring in some navy blue tones. The cactus plant & artwork with a touch of native foliage bring in some natural green tones which complement the timber stool and tieing in all the natural timber elements together.

Interior by: Amanda Barnes Interiors Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

This room is probably more of the modern base I was discussing at the start, it’s classic with touches of boho in cushions, the throw on the lounge. I also love the mountain of books on the coffee table (something that will be on my wishlist as soon as my young boys textas are only for scrap paper 😉

Interior by: Amanda Barnes Interiors Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

Such a calming Bedroom space, still sticking to neutral timber elements. There is plenty of natural light with a mix of beautiful full-length windows and half height windows allowing symmetry either side of the bed. Really the key pieces that suggest a boho vibe are the beautiful statement piece chandelier and the antique faded floor rug & cushions.