32 Minimalist Bohemian Living Rooms for a Chic and Breezy Modern Mash-Up (2024)

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32 Minimalist Bohemian Living Rooms for a Chic and Breezy Modern Mash-Up (2)

Minimalist bohemian living rooms combine elements of minimalist and boho design, an unlikely but happy marriage of two very different styles. Whereas minimalist interiors subscribe to the Mies Van Der Rohe-inspired “less is more” school of design, bohemian-style interiors are characterized by a maximalist embrace of the eclectic and the eccentric.

This stylized hybrid of both aesthetics is a trend that feels current until you remember that mixing minimalist interiors with bohemian elements can be traced back to the 20th century, when decor like Moroccan Beni Ourain rugs were a staple of midcentury modern living rooms.

Today’s bohemian minimalist interiors have a chic and uncluttered feel that include a mix of furniture styles and trends, a range of color palettes, warm natural accents, and global design details to create an inviting modern feel.

Check out these stylish minimalist bohemian living rooms to inspire you.

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    Mix in Natural Textures

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    This chic and cozy midcentury modern home remodel from Leanne Ford Interiors features a well edited mix of hand-crafted furnishings and accessories in natural wood, neutral fabrics, and woven materials.

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    Use a Minimalist Palette

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    A minimalist palette of black and shades of white is warmed up with touches like a wool pompom blanket and leather pouf in this modern living room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design.

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    Choose Boho-Style Seating

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    This Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn townhouse living room from Elizabeth Roberts Architects has elegant proportions, gracious bones, abundant natural light, and a luxuriously minimalist bohemian mix of furnishings and accessories like a modular leather sofa on a bright blue vintage rug.

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    Paint the Walls White

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    In this bright white Los Angeles living room from Home Consultant, spare furnishings and a few boho-style touches—a wall basket above the mantelpiece, a vintage kilim throw pillow, a cowhide rug—create a minimalist interior with bohemian tendencies.

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    Mix and Match Furniture

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    Mismatched furnishings, a large patterned rug, and a pair of wall antlers add some bohemian flair to the white walls and clean lines of this light and bright living room from Chamberlain Interior.

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    Decorate With Plants

    This white-washed living room from Blanco Bungalow has a light and airy palette of white and beige, with geometric accents on the wire coffee table and pendant light, and boho design touches like a neutral textured rug and Moroccan-style pouf that bring the relaxed vibes.

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    Add Rustic Spanish Style

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    This Spanish-style living room from My Studio ID combines traditional tile floors, rustic wood beamed ceilings, a stucco fireplace and built-in seating with cozy textiles and plenty of open floor space to create an effortless minimalist boho style vibe.

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    Try an Eclectic Mix

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    In this living room from Marie Flanigan Interiors, a minimalist palette of black and white is warmed up with pops of color, a mix of furnishings, and boho-style textiles that create a relaxing but pulled together gathering space.

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    Add Rustic Accents

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    This spacious modern living room from Essai Design Co has clean lines, muted colors, bare windows, and bohemian touches like a large pair of antlers over the rustic fireplace mantel.

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    Mix Eclectic Textiles

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    This Danish living room from Christina Dueholm mixes minimalist Scandi cool with boho-style accessories such as a Moroccan rug and colorful throw pillows to create a homey and inviting space.

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    Incorporate Dried Florals

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    A striking arrangement of neutral-toned dried flowers gives this luxurious minimalist New York City living room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design a touch of stylized bohemian style.

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    Add Industrial Elements

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    In this Williamsburg, Brooklyn house living room from Elizabeth Roberts Architects, minimalist, low-slung furnishings in whites and wood accentuate the high ceilings and industrial staircase, while boho style accessories like a colorful patterned rug make the room feel effortlessly stylish and inviting.

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    Mix Styles and Materials

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    In this living room corner from My Studio ID, a pair of well-worn leather butterfly chairs, a colorful vintage pouf, and a pair of antlers channels bohemian spirit with just a few elements.

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    Try Rattan Decor Accents

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    A comfy sectional in muted fabrics, a patterned vintage-style rug, rattan accessories, a hanging plant, and a vase of pampas grass creates a cozy boho-style corner seating area in this living room from Velinda Hellen Design for Emily Henderson Design.

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    Use Saturated Jewel Tones

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    This living room from Urbanology Designs has a minimalist bohemian feel with its bold use of saturated color on walls and ceilings, floor-to-ceiling drapery, mismatched seating and an eclectic gallery wall.

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    Accent With Red

    This minimalist living room from Home Consultant incorporates natural materials like rattan and wood. A smattering of colorful textiles and decor objects celebrate the home's style.

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    Hang Textile Wall Decor

    32 Minimalist Bohemian Living Rooms for a Chic and Breezy Modern Mash-Up (19)

    A large-scale textile wall hanging adds some low key boho style to this elegant modern living room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, with its minimalist overstuffed furnishings, shades of white, and pale wood furnishings.

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    Add Texture With Patterns

    32 Minimalist Bohemian Living Rooms for a Chic and Breezy Modern Mash-Up (20)

    This minimalist black-and-white living room corner from AHG Interiors is warmed up with boho-style elements such as a pair of Moroccan wedding blanket poufs, a Beni Ourain rug, and textural throw pillows in a mix of patterns.

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    Pair Bold Color Accents

    32 Minimalist Bohemian Living Rooms for a Chic and Breezy Modern Mash-Up (21)

    This colorful living room from Erin Williamson Design makes bold moves with color and form, blending midcentury decor and furnishings with a vibrant rug that brings in some boho-style design flair.

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    Use a Neutral Palette

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    In this living room from Living with Lolo, a macrame wall hanging, a large potted plant, and a retro sunburst mirror bring add bohemian flair to the neutral space.

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    Create a Surf Shack Feel

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    There's a bohemian spirit in this surf shack living room from Studio Surface, with its minimalist furnishings, patterned tile, and simple midcentury modern furnishings.

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    Try Hanging Chairs

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    This living room from Living with Lolo has minimal modern furnishings and a neutral palette of white and wood that is lifted up with a few simple boho design touches.

    Shades of pink on the rug and patterned throw pillows energize the neutral space, while a pair of hanging rattan chairs by the windows adds a note of whimsy.

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    Update a Traditional Room

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    The team at AHG Interiors updated this traditional Cape Cod style home with a neutral, minimalist palette, simple furnishing, and patterned textiles with bohemian flair that make the room feel fresh and inviting.

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    Add Modern Bohemian Touches

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    This spare neutral-toned living room from Hamsa Home is softened with boho-style accessories such as a patterned rug, throw pillows, and plants. White walls and minimal decor give the room a contemporary feel.

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    Mix in Midcentury Style

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    Boho-style accessories like a patterned rug and throw soften this airy minimalist midcentury modern living room from Courtney Isaac Designs.

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    Add Bright Accents

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    While many modern boho-style interiors are neutral, bright colors always have a place in bohemian design.

    Pack a bunch in a small living room with a bright color accent, like this turquoise velvet couch in this space from Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design.

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    Mix Scandi and Morrocan

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    Moroccan textiles, decor, and furniture will add warmth to a minimalist bohemian living room.

    Fantastic Frank dressed a daybed with kilim pillows, and paired a Danish modern armchair with an octagonal Moroccan tea table for a spare and eclectic feel in this Scandinavian living room.

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    Decorate With Botanicals

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    Minimal furniture and a multitude of plants give this London living room a bohemian atmosphere. Emilie Fournet Interiors decorated with real plants and framed botanical prints alongside a boho-style Moroccan rug and pouf for a laid-back feel.

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    Hang Decorative Baskets

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    Warm up a minimalist living room with boho-style touches. Interior designer Ashley Peterson of The Lifestyled Home took an easy, effortless approach to wall decor in this neutral living room by hanging affordable decorative woven wall baskets above a modern couch.

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    Add Organic Elements

    32 Minimalist Bohemian Living Rooms for a Chic and Breezy Modern Mash-Up (32)

    Give your minimalist bohemian living room an organic feel with a live-edge hairpin leg coffee table on a Moroccan rug. Add a leather pouf, plants, and midcentury modern decor for a laid-back feel, like this space from Arbor & Co.

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    Style a Boho-Style Bar Cart

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    Add a space-saving and affordable home bar to your living room by styling a retro-style rattan bar cart with vintage glassware and plants, like this space from K Shan Design.

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    Layer Textiles and Colors

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    Mix moody dark blue wall paint with a cognac leather sofa, a vintage rug, and patterned throw pillows for a laid-back feel. In this living room from Ryann Miller for Emily Henderson Design, patterned textile wall decor tacked up above the couch and a guitar leaning against the wall makes the space feel cozy and layered.

What is the difference between boho and bohemian?

Boho is short for bohemian. In other words, boho and bohemian are one and the same.

Is boho still popular?

Yes, boho style is still popular. When used with a light touch, bohemian decor elements help to warm up minimalist spaces. And bohemian style is well suited to maximalist interiors layered with eclectic furniture, color,pattern, and decor.

What are the principles of bohemian style?

Bohemian style has evolved into a modern trend that borrows from the original with a free-spirited and eclectic approach that mixes textures, patterns, materials, and time periods for a layered feel. Many modern boho-style interiors incorporate natural accents and materials such as wicker and rattan decor pieces and macrame plant hangers. But a bohemian interior can also feature a mix of clashing patterns, styles, materials, bold colors, global accents, and souvenir items to create a personal feel.

32 Minimalist Bohemian Living Rooms for a Chic and Breezy Modern Mash-Up (2024)

FAQs

What does bohemian chic look like? ›

Signature Elements Of Boho Style

These elements include an abundance of long, loose layers, tassels, fringes, natural fabrics, patchwork, paisley patterns, and plenty of statement jewelry. These features combine to create a look that is both eclectic and free-spirited, capturing the essence of the boho fashion style.

How do you mix modern and boho? ›

The variety of texture and materials in your modern bohemian space means you also get to play with pattern and color. Mix funky tribal patterns and brightly colored fabric featuring animal and plant motifs with soft, simple neutrals found in modern design for a truly unique combination.

What is the difference between boho and minimalist? ›

Whereas minimalist interiors subscribe to the Mies Van Der Rohe-inspired “less is more” school of design, bohemian-style interiors are characterized by a maximalist embrace of the eclectic and the eccentric.

What is bohemian chic interior design? ›

Boho style is a free-spirited aesthetic that mixes different cultures and artistic expressions into an eclectic style with an emphasis on organic elements and nature. When putting together your boho style space, mixing patterns, metals, woods, materials, animal hides and trinkets from your travels is highly encouraged.

How to look bohemian chic? ›

Big, loose, draped, styles are key. Layer, then layer some more. Try a flowy dress over flared jeans, a tunic over pants and boots, or loose cardigan sweaters over anything. Don't be afraid to mix bold colors and patterns, because this style is all about fun and vibrancy.

What is the difference between bohemian and boho chic? ›

It is a more polished and modern take on the free-spirited aesthetic of bohemian and hippie fashion. Boho chic outfits often feature a mix of vintage and new pieces, combining flowy bohemian silhouettes with tailored and structured pieces.

Is boho chic still in style? ›

Boho chic is back, and this time it's not a TikTok trend — it's straight from the runways. Isabel Marant leaned into the aesthetic for its Autumn/Winter 2024 Paris Fashion Week show, doubling down on the brand's classic fringe by way of fringed skirts and tassel scarves.

How to decorate a minimalist living room? ›

A classic approach to a minimalist room is to focus on an all-white color palette. Layer in tones of white and cream with warm woods and touchable textures for a crisp and inviting space.

What is modern boho style called? ›

Modern boho, also known as urban boho, is a variation of bohemian style. Urban boho adopts the most prominent elements of the bohemian style, such as rattan, macramé, and ethnic patterns on pillows and rugs.

What are the rules for bohemian style decor? ›

While boho-style decorating doesn't have rules, combining and layering warm earthy colors, metallics, and jewel tones makes this style unique. Think deep browns, greens, and grays for base colors, and then accessorize with deep purple, fiery orange, and electric blue.

What are the five types of bohemian? ›

Bohemian types
  • Nouveau Bohemian. The Nouveau Bohemian: This type of Bohemian harmonizes elements of traditional Bohemian ideology with contemporary culture without losing sight of the basic tenets—the glamour, art, and nonconformity. ...
  • Gypsy Bohemian. ...
  • Beat Bohemian. ...
  • Zen Bohemian. ...
  • Dandy Bohemian.

How to decorate your home in bohemian style? ›

Use a Jewel-Toned Color Palette

Color is the starting point for creating a boho home, so think about mixing earthy tones with bold colors like a fiery orange, sapphire blue, or emerald green to cultivate a stunning, eclectic look that pops!

What is considered boho chic? ›

Boho chic is a more curated boho look. Pieces may be more closely fitted, more coordinated and use more neutral colors than boho, but the style is still very self-expressive.

What dress code is boho chic? ›

It's important to understand that boho clothing is all about comfort, wide cuts, loose styles, and oversized pieces. Clean-cut lines and simple forms don't exactly meet the idea of Bohemian Attire fashion. A boho wardrobe will undoubtedly have the loose fit that you seek.

What color is boho chic? ›

Some of the most common colors in a boho colour scheme are yellow, brown, white, light grey, blue, and red. A combination of these colors may be too much visually in other styles, but boho just finds a way to make them work and look effortlessly cohesive.

What is the bohemian dress code? ›

Throughout history, Bohemian fashion has undergone significant transformations, reflecting the cultural shifts and influences of each era. Today, contemporary Bohemian fashion embraces flowing fabrics, vibrant colors, and natural, woven materials instead of knits.

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