The Boho aesthetic is a fun and whimsical one. It gives off chill vibes while still being a bit wild and unconventional. Unlike minimalist design styles that use a less is more philosophy, boho leans towards more rather than less. If you’re an artistic person with a taste for unconventional style, a bohemian aesthetic will fit your room amazingly! Your room’s vibe can affect your mood on a day to day basis. A boho inspired room will inspire your creativity and deepen your level of calm. When your room reflects all the most whimsical parts of your personality, you will feel beyond happy to be there. 

You want to have the kind of room you look forward to entering after a day out. With your sense of style, you simply won’t have as great a time in a bedroom that bores you. Boho decor is relaxed, warm, and eclectic. It will make your room look lived in and comfortable. You can choose to go more subtle or more bold with it. Here are some ideas that will make your boho style come to life in your bedroom! 

Stand Out Colors

A boho style can be achieved with any number of colors, but you should figure out the color scheme that works best for you. Bright and vibrant colors are often a staple of boho style. The colors don’t have to match. It gives off a fun and laid back vibe when you use a variety of colors that wouldn’t traditionally work together. Colors mixed and matched and stacked on top of each other will make the room look bright and comforting. 

You can still achieve a boho style with more subdued colors. You can even go with all neutral colors if that is more your style. Your room can still present a boho look even if you stick with softer colors. A subdued room can be bohemian as long as you decorate it with the right pieces.

House Plants

House plants are something you can add to your room to give it a boho touch. House plants will provide your room with the pop of color that you’re looking for. You can go with green plants or you can plant items of various other bright colors. Choosing the plants you want to display in your bedroom makes for a super fun experience. You can choose to match your plants with your other decor or simply choose plants that fit your favorite color. 

The planters you choose are another thing that can heavily contribute to forming a boho ambiance. Terra cotta planters already fit the look quite well on their own, but you can also decorate them to make them even more your style. You can go with any paint colors you would like when you decorate your planters. You don’t even have to use a traditional one. 

An unconventional planter will make your dorm room look amazing. You can choose hanging planters. Having plants hang from overheard will give your space that whimsical look you want. But whether you hang them or not, your planters can be macromet, a wheelbarrow, a basket, or made of clay. There are many options to choose from with planters. 

Utilize Different Textures

Texture is a big factor in creating a boho room style. You can use texture in a variety of ways to get the look. You can try to use certain textures in unusual places. Instead of just hanging traditional artwork and photos on the wall, try fabric of some kind. Try out hanging a rug on your wall for decor. It will add an unusual detail that will help tie the boho look together. 

Some great boho details are baskets. Use nice wicker baskets as storage throughout your room. Wicker baskets will add a lot of texture to the room, especially if there is more than one present. You can even mix and match different kinds of baskets rather than get multiples of the same one. 

Macrame wall hangings are also a popular boho feature. They will add a comforting and fun texture to your wall. You can hang one or several of these. It is even better if you can find all kinds of different shapes and patterns. A dreamcatcher can also be a fun addition to your walls. It adds several patterns at once with its bottom feathers. This will add a dreamy and whimsical element to the room. 

Wall Hangings

A fabric wall hanging will really make your space stand out. You can add one or several to your bedroom to make the space look great. Wall hangings can be complicated or simple. You can choose wall hangings that are small and don’t take up much wall space, or get a really large one that dominates the wall it hangs against. A wall hanging can be made up of many different types of fabrics and materials. It can be made of paper, wool, or even wood. Your options are abundant when it comes to this wall decoration.

This wall hanging from OCM is small and simple. It is made of polyester and attached to a wooden dowel for easy hanging. It works well in a small space or against a small wall. You can hang it in the midst of other decorations to add some texture and variety. Whichever walls these wall hangings are placed against will surely stand out a lot. 

Rugs

Everyone is used to having rugs decorate their floors, but have you ever tried using one as wallpaper? A rug can be an easy way to add pattern and texture to a wall that can’t be painted. A rug with a bold pattern will look like an art piece on your walls. The texture will give it a fun detail that’s not usually seen in wall art. 

You can use a small rug or a few small ones and make them look like little fuzzy paintings, or you can cover an entire wall with a large rug and have it look like it's covered with fuzzy wallpaper. It is a unique addition to any space. You’ll get to have patterned walls without the paint job. You can even use a rug as a canvas where you can hang your other art pieces!

This rug from OCM features an abstract graphic design pattern that will complement many different design choices. The neutral colors will work well with any other colors and patterns that you have in your apartment. It is soft and durable, so it will hold up to a lot of use, but that won’t be much of a concern since it won’t be under anyone’s feet. 

Branch Ladder

A branch ladder would be an interesting and whimsical addition to your dorm room decor. Give your room a rustic detail like this one for a cool look that can also be functional. You can use it to display a number of decorative items. We recommend that you use it to display flowers, throw pillows, or even throw blankets. If you have other items you would like to display, go ahead and add those!

This piece will likely receive a lot of focus. Visitors will be impressed by the unusual detail. It will contribute a unique style element to the rest of your decor and give your dorm room a fun vibe. You can purchase one of these or even make one yourself with twigs and branches. It is not difficult to add this great element to your space. It will be a fun focal point that you will really appreciate. 

Use Patterns

Patterns are one big factor in capturing a boho vibe for your bedroom. This style usually involves bold patterns. A mix of different patterns is ideal. It will add to the cool and casual vibe of your bedroom. There are multiple ways you can add patterns to your bedroom. One way to do that is through using tapestries. You can find tapestries with all kinds of different patterns that will bring your room together. Most times, you’ll come across patterns that fit the boho aesthetic super well. 

Tapestry

A tapestry is a simple addition to a wall that adds lots of personality to it. There are plenty available to suit all kinds of tastes. This OCM tapestry gives a mesmerizing appearance that you can get lost staring into. Tapestries are often large and made to take up lots of wall space. You can get smaller sizes, or get them large enough to fit an entire wall. A tapestry is usually used as a statement piece, so you probably won’t need more than one in your room. It is a great way to completely change a room’s vibe with minimal effort. You can easily place these onto walls and take them right off when you need to. 

You can go all out with tapestries and turn your bed into a sort of fort. That style will really make for a cool boho look. You’ll need to use three or more tapestries for this. It will create a bed space that is incredibly cozy and comfortable to sleep in. Make these tapestries match with your overall bedroom theme or use contrasting colors to make things more exciting. 

Throw Blankets and Pillows

Throw blankets are a great way to add patterns to your room. You can get throw blankets of different colors and patterns to sprawl across different surfaces. A great surface to put one on is a couch. You can drape several complimentary throw blankets on a single couch. The foot of the bed is also a good place to put one. Throw pillows will also be a good addition to your couch and your bed. You can use several of them and mix and match their colors. They will do a lot to keep your place lively and keep you comfortable. 

This throw pillow from OCM will look great in your boho dorm room. It has a great mix of subdued and complimentary colors that will fit in well with your other possessions. The texture around the edges gives it even more of a boho element. It will add to the overall patterns and textures in your room. Make sure to get several more complimentary pillows. Several pillows of different colors will look great piled together on your couch or on your bed. 

Visit Thrift Shops

Thrift shops are filled with wonderfully unique items that can easily enhance a boho bedroom. Fine unusual items and use them in unconventional ways to make them stand out. Some of the best things you can find at a thrift store include artwork, glassware, and furniture. You can easily find items that you wouldn’t be able to find just anywhere else. Using old and unique pieces will add more to the comfort level of your room and have eye-catching accessories stand out to whomever enters your space. 

When choosing furniture to fit your boho dorm room style, make sure not to pick up anything too sleek and demure. Go for more relaxed pieces that won’t interrupt the flow of the room. Lighting fixtures are a great design piece that you can find at a thrift shop. Thrift shops often carry gorgeous antique lighting fixtures, some of which have really cool and unusual lamp covers. 

The Boho style is one that will make your dorm room feel so cozy that you may not want to leave it again. You will be excited to get back to your room every night to bask in the creative energy it gives you. Your humble abode will reach its full potential once you turn it into your own boho sanctuary!