Create a more modern Boho feel at home using Neutrals - Part 2
If you prefer a more modern Boho style with a neutral colour palette, you can certainly achieve that look. Neutral boho decor can be just as beautiful and stylish.
Here's how you can create a modern boho style with White tones. Start with a neutral colour palette for your walls, and larger furniture. White, beige, cream, or soft grey are excellent choices to create a clean and neutral backdrop as is timber on the floors. In the absence of bold colours, focus on layering and incorporate using a variety of textures through items like natural wood, jute, rattan, wicker, and soft textiles. Layer rugs and throw blankets with different textures to add depth and coziness.
While keeping the colour palette light, you can still introduce patterns and prints in a subdued manner. Consider using neutral-toned geometric or organic patterns in your throw pillows, curtains, or upholstery. Add in Boho decor elements keeping an eye out for items that are naturally bleached or have a greyed look and Incorporate boho-inspired decor, like macrame wall hangings, Moroccan-style poufs, and neutral coloured ceramic or woven accessories.
Add indoor plants into concrete pots or using similar light shades to break up a stark space, Wheat colours are also big right now, bringing life and a touch of nature into your space. Plants can act as a focal point and add warmth to the room. Use soft and warm lighting to create a cozy ambiance and Consider using rattan or jute, linens or cotton as lamp shade options and for floor lamps and pendant lights to maintain the light toned aesthetic. You can still incorporate global or cultural accents, such as intricately carved wooden pieces or neutral coloured textiles with subtle ethnic patterns.
To maintain a clean and calming atmosphere, be mindful of clutter. Select decor items that are visually appealing to you, and avoid overcrowding your space. Personalise the Space by Incorporating little touches and add meaningful decor items to make the space uniquely yours. Think shells you’ve collected on the beach, an unusual piece of driftwood that caught your eye etc. Balance a white palette by adding depth and interest through a mix of warm and cool neutrals in varying shades of white to ensuring that the space doesn't appear monotonous.
Remember, the key to achieving a modern boho style is to strike a balance between the clean, neutral backdrop and the eclectic, textured, and well-curated boho decor elements. By doing so, you can create a serene, stylish, and inviting space that aligns with your love of calming neutrals.