Are you tired of your home’s mundane design? Embrace the Bohemian style, often referred to as Boho, and fill your space with vibrant colors, organic textures, and a sense of adventure. Boho design style is all about expressing individuality and creativity while celebrating nature, diverse cultural influences, a love of travel, artistic expression, a passion for community, and the spirit of freedom. This carefree interior design style is renowned for creating joyful spaces featuring a vibrant mixture of layered colors, textures, and patterns. It incorporates artistically inspired eclectic decor, comfort-focused furniture, and lush greenery.
Design by DCI Home Resources, Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Victoria Moon Photography.
Get ready to learn all about this lighthearted and trending design style! Learn how to incorporate Bohemian style into your home by understanding its history, color palette, and the key design elements and cabinet styles that define it. So, please grab a cup of your favorite herbal tea, and let’s dive into the whimsical world of Boho kitchen design!
Design by Autograph Cabinetry and Design, Cornelius, North Carolina featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry in a Personal Paint Match finish to “Endless Sea” SW9150 by Sherwin-Williams with accents and floating shelves in “Coriander” on Cherry.
Design by Autograph Cabinetry and Design, Cornelius, North Carolina featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry in a Personal Paint Match finish to “Endless Sea” (SW9150) by Sherwin-Williams with accents and floating shelves in “Coriander” on Cherry.
Design by Autograph Cabinetry and Design, Cornelius, North Carolina featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry in a Personal Paint Match finish to “Endless Sea” (SW9150) by Sherwin-Williams with accents and floating shelves in “Coriander” on Cherry.
The History Behind Bohemian Interior Design Style
Although its exact origins are unclear, Boho style was most likely influenced by the nomadic, free-spirited, and artistic lifestyle of the Romani people (also known as Roma or Gypsies) who lived and traveled in the historic region of Bohemia, which is where the name “Bohemian style” comes from. During the late 19th to early 20th century, the Bohemia region of Western Central Europe was part of the Roman Empire and is now located in the modern Czech Republic. The Romani were known for their community-focused culture, which included many talented artists and intellectuals who sought to break free from conventional norms. As a result, this interior design style has evolved into a vibrant tapestry of rich textures, bold colors, global influences, and artistic details that celebrate individuality and creativity.
A 1850s painting of Spanish Romani people by artist Francis William Topham. (Public Domain).
Bohemian style has undergone a remarkable evolution over the centuries. This distinctive interior design style has continually adapted to reflect the cultural shifts, social movements, and artistic influences of each era. In the 1960s and 1970s, Bohemian style gained particular popularity as a way to express the Counterculture movement focused on peace, love, and a rejection of mainstream values, often as a response to the conflicts of the Vietnam War.
This 60s-inspired bedroom photo is by Lord Decor.
Since the 2000s, Boho style has made a comeback with a chic, contemporary twist while still subtly reflecting various vintage influences from the past. Bohemian design style is not only beautiful but also embodies the spirit of a generation, making it a lasting, dynamic expression of personal freedom and artistic exploration.
This Chic Boho styled living room is full of bold colors and combines casual lounging with chic elegance. Interior design by Susan Love Design. Kitchen & cabinet design by Helena Steele of Golden Gate Kitchens, California. Photo by Christopher Stark Photography.
The Boho Style Color Palette
The Bohemian color palette is a vibrant mix of colorful, earthy, and neutral tones that intertwine beautifully. Think of bright whites and lively hues such as rich greens and striking blues complemented by rustic wood textures, warm tans, terracottas, and occasionally bold accents of pink, yellow, purple, orange, or red.
This Boho-inspired kitchen design features Dura Supreme’s Chroma-Inset door style in “Dove” paint paired with a sample of “Evergreen Fog” paint and a sample of one of Cambria’s newest designs, Berkshire Steel Satin Ridge.
Painted cabinet and furniture finishes can run the gamut from crisp paints to textured painted oak finishes, to distressed paints (like Dura Supreme’s Heritage Paint finish collection) in bright whites, earthy greens, organic terra cottas, sky-inspired blues, and sometimes contrasting dark blacks. Wood finishes often embrace raw, rough-hewn, and natural wood tones, highlighting wood species with rustic or dramatic characteristics, such as Knotty Alder, Quarter-Sawn White Oak, or Hickory.
Dura Supreme Cabinetry featuring a “Rockwood Terra Cotta” SW 2803 Personal Paint Match finish for the base cabinets and interiors of the wall cabinets. Photo courtesy of Signature Kitchen Suite.
Selecting Boho Style Cabinetry
Boho style cabinets can encompass a variety of cabinet door styles, including modern slab doors, traditional raised panel doors, classic shaker doors, modern shaker doors, inset doors, and more. It all depends on your personal design style.
If you like the shiplap aesthetic, V-Groove doors such as Dura Supreme’s Linea or Carson V-Groove, are popular choices for accentuating a space or for an entire kitchen renovation. If you like the look of historic European kitchens, try a slab inset door like Chroma-Inset or Moda-Inset. Want a look that’s more trendy? Try a modern shallow shaker like Dura Supreme’s popular Paris, Reese, or Parker door styles, just to name a few.
SLAB WITH SHIPLAP: This Boho kitchen design features Dura Supreme’s Linea door style to accent the appliance paneling on the refrigerator. Designed by DCI Home Resource of Charlotte, North Carolina. Photography by Victoria Moon Photography.
SLAB INSET: This Boho-inspired space features Dura Supreme’s Chroma Inset door style in a Personal Paint Match finish to Sherwin-Williams “Succulent” SW 9650 paint color.
MODERN SHAKER: This laundry room uses inset cabinetry featuring a modern, shallow shaker door style, Paris-Inset in the “Mushroom” paint finish.
There are various ways to highlight cabinets in your Boho cabinet design. Consider using a simple mullion door, a basic framed glass door, louvered doors, Reeded Inserts, or a contrasting Aluminum Framed door. Another option is to remove the cabinet doors entirely to showcase the cabinet interior and open shelving.
This kitchen cabinetry shows Dura Supreme’s Meridien door style in “Cast Iron” Curated paint color and the “Praline” stain on Quarter-Sawn White Oak. The sink area uses a stained finish with Reeded Inserts on the cabinet doors to create an interesting contrast with the surrounding cabinetry.
Design Elements of Bohemian Style
A Boho interior design should celebrate the love of nature, art, culture, travel, and fun. The space should feel inviting and lived-in, prioritizing functionality as well as mental well-being and positivity. But how can you incorporate these elements into your design? Here are the top five Boho design elements to consider when planning your Bohemian style kitchen or any other interior space.
Interior design by Susan Love Design. Kitchen & cabinet design by Helena Steele of Golden Gate Kitchens, California. Photo by Christopher Stark Photography.
1. Embrace What Makes YOU Happy
A Boho interior design should reflect your personality and provide creative inspiration and joy. It’s important to choose home decor and design elements that evoke a personal sense of happiness and inspiration. Decor within a Boho design should be organically chosen by the homeowner—the pieces should be true to the person’s life, through travel, notable experiences, personal life, artistic soul, etc. That’s why Boho-styled homes often feature a diverse artistic array of items collected from travels or significant life journeys and milestones. When shopping, focus on selecting items that resonate with you. Whether it’s their texture, the feelings they evoke, or the memories they bring to mind, these pieces should bring a positive vibe to your home.
Photo courtesy of @Love_Lives_Here on Instagram
Handmade items, such as macrame, dream catchers, and yarn crafts, are popular decor choices for a Boho style. Photo courtesy of Lord Decor.
Child’s bedroom design by Quinn Design, Twin Cities, Minnesota. New construction by Cedar Design + Build, Minnesota.
2. Add a Vintage Touch
When selecting furniture and decor for your Boho interior design, consider incorporating vintage items, retro-style appliances, handmade pottery, or shabby chic pieces with a distressed or weathered finish. Adding a vintage touch enhances the character of your Boho space because each item carries its own history and tells a story. Feel free to mix and match different items and styles from various time periods. Boho style is all about being eclectic and having a “gathered over time” look.
This retro stove adds tons of character to this colorful bohemian kitchen design. Kitchen design by Standale Home Studio, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb Photography.
3. Don’t Skimp on Greenery
House plants are essential for any Boho kitchen design! Any type of organic greenery can add a splash of the outdoors and bring life to your home. Bohemian interior designs often feature cacti, flowers, succulents, tropical plants, and small indoor trees, among others. Since greenery is a key element of Boho style, it’s also important to ensure the space offers plenty of natural light. Large windows and skylights are highly desirable architectural features for a Boho-style home.
Design by Megan Dent, Allied ASID, NKBA of Michels Homes, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Photo by Scott Amundson. Cabinets featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry’s Dempsey door style in a Personal Paint Match finish to Benjamin Moore’s “Chantilly Lace” paint color.
Dura Supreme kitchen design by Cabinet Style, LLC of Coralville, Iowa.
Photo courtesy of Lord Decor.
Dura Supreme kitchen design by Jessica Hamilton of Arc Interiors of Charleston, South Carolina. Photo by Nick Cann Photography.
4. Comfort & Functionality Are Key
Boho kitchens are all about practicality, functionality, and making cooking fun & enjoyable. It’s common to see beloved kitchen supplies and tools displayed openly. It’s typical for Boho kitchens to showcase collections of pots, pans, cooking utensils, cutlery, dishware, and more on open shelves or display racks, rather than hiding them away in cabinets. If you have a kitchen tool you love using, consider designating a space for it that is both accessible and visually appealing.
See how this Boho style kitchen has a collection of tea cups on the left wall, a collection of dishware and tea pots above the sink, and various cutting boards and kitchen tools displayed across the countertops, all beautifully displayed and ready for use. Photo courtesy of @lisa_loves_vintage on Instagram.
This kitchen uses floating shelves to beautifully display functional kitchen tools, utensils, and spices. Photo courtesy of Lord Decor.
When you’re cooking, things can get messy. Dura Supreme’s optional Paper Towel Drawer is a practical solution for easy cleanup.
You’ll find Boho living rooms are designed to be comfortable and relaxing spaces with a focus on lounging. Think low-level seating paired with short coffee tables, an abundance of throw pillows, cozy blankets, layered rugs, and possibly even Moroccan style floor pillows. While Boho living spaces are a relaxing place to lounge, the relaxation vibe in Boho style bathrooms has a more spa-oriented vibe, and bedrooms are cozy, dreamy spaces.
Photo courtesy of @lisa_loves_vintage on Instagram.
Photo courtesy of @TheWhiteHoneyHome on Instagram.
Bathroom design by Dura Supreme designer Stephanie Frees of Plain & Posh Distinctive Cabinet Designs of Westmont, Illinois. Photography by Picture Perfect House.
Photo courtesy of Lord Decor.
5. Mix & Layer Textures, Patterns, and Colors
As I mentioned earlier, Boho style should have a “Gathered Over Time” eclectic look. This is a safe place where styles, patterns, colors, and textures come together harmoniously. Think free-flowing curtains, layered, globally influenced rugs, vibrant colors, earthy tones, artistic mosaics, beautiful macrame, and eye-catching accessories. Mix organic and nature-inspired elements, such as woven yarns, baskets, lampshades, or textiles. Consider adding elements of rattan, wicker furniture, jute rugs, and rough-hewn wood details. Add layers to rugs, curtains, throws, and tapestries. Even lighting is mixed throughout a Boho design, using a variety of different light sources to enhance the atmosphere and laid-back functional vibe.
Choose to either use patterns sparingly or go all out. Bohemian style often mixes florals, paisley prints, and ethnic motifs. The key is to blend in a harmonious way, avoiding a cluttered look. A professional designer can be the key to helping you accomplish this look effectively.
In this kitchen remodel, these grand light pendants over the kitchen island add a beautiful Bohemian vibe and practical lighting to the room. Dura Supreme kitchen design by Cabinet Style, LLC of Coralville, Iowa.
This Boho wet bar design has a beautiful mix of earthy colors from the mosaic tiles to the green cabinets. Dura Supreme design by Honeycomb Home Design of Arroyo Grande, California. Photo by Lisa Maksoudian.
Using layers of pillows and wall art, this Boho style bedroom mixes patterns and textures beautifully. Photo courtesy of @lisa_loves_vintage on Instagram.
Mixing cabinet colors with two or even three or four different colors is popular in Boho design.
Dura Supreme Cabinetry featuring a “Rockwood Terra Cotta” SW 2803 Personal Paint Match finish for the cabinet interiors of the wall and the exterior color of the base cabinets. Photo courtesy of Signature Kitchen Suite.
Is Boho your interior design style?
To discover more inspiration for your Boho style kitchen remodel, browse the gallery carousel below featuring several Bohemian styled Dura Supreme Cabinetry projects.
Design by DCI Home Resources, Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Victoria Moon Photography. Cabinets by Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in a Personal Paint Match finish to “Niebla Azul” SW 9137 by Sherwin-Williams in a combination of the Linea and Reese door styles.
Design by DCI Home Resources, Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Victoria Moon Photography. Cabinets by Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in a Personal Paint Match finish to “Niebla Azul” SW 9137 by Sherwin-Williams in a combination of the Linea and Reese door styles.
Design by Anissa Swanzy of SKD Studios, Newport Beach, California.
Design by Anissa Swanzy of SKD Studios, Newport Beach, California.
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Interior design by Susan Love Design. Kitchen & cabinet design by Helena Steele of Golden Gate Kitchens, California. Photo by Christopher Stark Photography.
Design by Autograph Cabinetry and Design, Cornelius, North Carolina featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry in a Personal Paint Match finish to “Endless Sea” SW 9150 by Sherwin-Williams with accents and floating shelves in “Coriander” on Cherry.
Design by Megan Dent, Allied ASID, NKBA of Michels Homes, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Photo by Scott Amundson. Cabinets featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry’s Dempsey cabinet door style in a Personal Paint Match finish to Benjamin Moore’s “Chantilly Lace” paint color.
Dura Supreme design by Honeycomb Home Design of Arroyo Grande, California. Photo by Lisa Maksoudian.
Dura Supreme design by Honeycomb Home Design of Arroyo Grande, California. Photo by Lisa Maksoudian.
Kitchen design by Boyer Building Corporation of Minnetonka, MN featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry.
Bathroom design by Allison Steiger of dRemodeling of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, featuring Dura Supreme vanity and floating shelves.
Kitchen and dining room design and construction by Jennie Noah of Cyclone Contracting, Ames, Iowa, featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry’s Hudson door style with the “Linen White” paint finish and “Toast” stained wood top on Maple. Photography by KandE Productions.
Dura Supreme cabinet design by lead designer Emily Borne & President/Owner Michael Jacobs, project managed by Paul Hellested of Marvista Design + Build of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cabinetry crafted by Dura Supreme Cabinetry featuring a combination of the “Pearl” paint, the “Hazelnut” stain on Red Oak, and a Personal Paint Match to Benjamin Moore’s “Watertown” 818.
Kitchen design and remodel by designer Sarah Pierce and by design consultant Alex Muller both of Lane Homes & Remodeling, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Aquatree Designs. Cabinetry crafted by Dura Supreme Cabinetry featuring the Hudson shaker door style in a Personal Paint Match finish to Sherwin-Williams “Celestial” SW6808 paint color on the kitchen cabinets and “Charming Pink” SW6309 paint color for the cozy reading nook cabinetry & bookcase.
Kitchen design and remodel by designer Sarah Pierce and by design consultant Alex Muller both of Lane Homes & Remodeling, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Aquatree Designs. Cabinetry crafted by Dura Supreme Cabinetry featuring the Hudson shaker door style in a Personal Paint Match finish to Sherwin-Williams “Celestial” SW6808 paint color on the kitchen cabinets and “Charming Pink” SW6309 paint color for the cozy reading nook cabinetry & bookcase.
Kitchen design by Standale Home Studio of Grand Rapids, Michigan featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry.
Office desk & cabinets by Dura Supreme Cabinetry in the Reese door style in the”Cast Iron” paint.
Kitchen design by Maine Cabinet Company in Falmouth, Maine. Cabinetry by Dura Supreme Cabinetry featuring “Dove” paint and the “Alabaster” stain on Quarter-sawn White Oak on the Hudson cabinet door style. Photo by Structure Media.
Kitchen design by KBC Design Studio of Rexford, New York featuring Dura Surpeme Cabinetry with a Personal Paint Match finish.
Kitchen design by Design with Integrity of Thousand Oaks, California. New construction by Integrity Construction Consulting Group featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry.
Design by Hahka Kitchens & Hahka Builders, Inc. of Goleta, California, featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry.
