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Go Earthy and Natural With Bohemian Kitchen Decor
Although every room in your home should be styled for some level of function, the kitchen stands out from the rest. It’s often completely disregarded in terms of beauty and flair, and instead it’s crammed full of useful but unstylish storage and easy-to-clean stainless steel that can make it feel a bit cold and impersonal. If you’re ready to blend functionality with creativity, consider decorating your kitchen with bohemian decor that is full of earthy and vibrant energy. Here are five easy ways to add the warmth and coziness of a homecooked meal into your home kitchen — without sacrificing its modern utility.
Natural Materials
Although boho style is often coveted for its vibrant use of color and patterns, set the foundation first and foremost with natural materials. We love organic-feeling elements that call to mind mainstay features of modern farmhouse style, from a nostalgic farmhouse sink to classic wooden butcher block countertops. You can enhance this sense of natural beauty and charm by adding floating shelves made of distressed wood or even woven baskets that provide a breathable vessel to keep fruits and root vegetables fresh.
Rich Tones & Patterns
Now it’s time to layer on some visual interest through a palette of rich and earthy hues, vibrant accent colors, and nature-inspired patterns. Some popular boho kitchen colors include terracotta, oceanic blue, warm gold, and lush green. You can add these pops through painted kitchen cabinets, eye-catching dishware and colorful glassware, and different wallpaper or patterned tiles on your backsplash that create a medley of color and texture. For patterns, there are a lot of options to consider for nature-inspired motifs, from flowers and tropical leaves to tigers, forests, and other natural scenery.
Touches of Greenery
The best way to add natural inspiration to any room is to add actual greenery throughout the space. For kitchens, botanical decor can feel right at home alongside other produce, spices, and herbs. Refresh your kitchen with hanging plants in macramé holders, vines trailing along your floating shelves, or even potted herbs that are both decorative and practical for everyday cooking. If you don’t have the greenest thumb, you can always rely on well-designed artificial plants that provide all the calming inspiration without any of the upkeep.
Functional Decor
Because the kitchen needs to house so many cookware and appliances, including pots and pans, as well as blenders and toasters, we don’t want to clutter the precious counterspace. To add aesthetically pleasing decorations in a thoughtful way, look for artful ways to display ingredients you already need in the kitchen. For example, display your vintage dishware or handcrafted ceramic bowls on your open shelves. Or ditch the cardboard boxes and plastic packaging of spices and grains for retro chic glass jars that can showcase your fares in airtight vessels that are beautiful to behold, like a well-curated apothecary.
Warm & Cozy Lighting
No room is complete without some warm and beautiful lighting fixtures. And because bohemian style relies so heavily on mismatched designs, we recommend mixing and matching textures and styles when choosing your lighting. For a bohemian kitchen, we recommend pairing unlikely designs like a traditional pendant light paired with woven lampshades that feel more coastal. Or you can add a statement chandelier that adds an element of warm and glamorous style to the earthy kitchen. Last but not least, for some whimsical and magical vibes, consider hanging up some string lights for some sparkle around your windows or floating shelves.
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