Boho Vibes

"Happiness isn't something you do. Happiness is living as close to your soul as possible."
- Sarah Jenks

Creating boho vibes at home is all about embracing a relaxed, free-spirited, and artistic atmosphere that feels both cozy and expressive. Start by layering textures - think soft throws, and natural fabrics like linen and cotton. Mix earthy tones with vibrant pops of color, incorporating rich jewel hues, warm neutrals, and plenty of greenery to bring life and freshness to the space. Incorporate eclectic furniture and decor - vintage finds, handmade pieces, and items collected from travels - to tell your unique story. Soft lighting from candles, string lights, and lanterns adds warmth and a dreamy glow. The boho aesthetic celebrates individuality and comfort, creating a space that feels effortlessly lived-in, creative, and full of soul.

Gallery Walls in Boho Style: How to Create One

The beauty of a boho-style gallery wall is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. In fact, the charm comes from the mix, the layers, and the slightly imperfect arrangement. If you’ve ever felt unsure about where to start or worried about getting it “just right,” this approach might be exactly what you need.

Laura Wakefield

Blonde woman in a white dress and green knit shawl sits outdoors, hands crossed and ringed, in a soft, dreamy scene.

How to Create a More Relaxed, Boho-Inspired Life

A boho-inspired life isn’t about chasing a perfectly curated aesthetic or trying to live some picture-perfect version of “effortless.” It’s more about how things feel on a daily basis—slower, softer, and a little less rigid. It’s choosing comfort over pressure, creativity over perfection, and letting your life unfold in a way that feels natural instead of forced.

Laura Wakefield

Cozy boho living room with tan sofa, string lights, macramé wall hangings, striped pillows, plants, and wooden tables

Boho Decor Mistakes to Avoid

Boho style has a way of looking effortless when it’s done well. It feels layered, relaxed, and full of personality—but never forced. The tricky part is that it’s also one of the easiest styles to get a little off track with. What starts as cozy and collected can quickly turn cluttered or chaotic if you’re not careful.

Laura Wakefield

Why Plants Are Essential in Boho Interior Design

Plants aren’t just decorative in boho interiors. They’re one of the elements that actually hold the style together. They bring in life, movement, softness, and a direct connection to nature that everything else in the room builds around. Without them, boho spaces can still look nice, but they often lose that relaxed, grounded feeling that makes them so distinctive.

Laura Wakefield

natural fiber hammock in a boho outdoor living space.

Boho Garden Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces

A boho garden or outdoor living space has a way of feeling a little magical without trying too hard. It’s relaxed, layered, and welcoming, but still feels intentional—like a space you naturally drift into when you want to slow down, take your shoes off, and spend a little more time outside than you originally planned. Whether it’s a full backyard, a small patio, or just a balcony with a few plants, boho outdoor style is really about creating comfort, texture, and a sense of e

Laura Wakefield

Boho style living room, bright colored furnishings, pants, large windows, wood and woven accents, patterned rug, books

Boho Living Room Ideas That Feel Cozy and Free-Spirited

A boho living room has a certain kind of ease to it. It doesn’t feel overly designed or stiff, but it also isn’t random or thrown together without thought. Instead, it lands somewhere in between—cozy, layered, and full of personality, while still feeling open and relaxed.

Laura Wakefield

Boho living room setting with plants, eclectic accents, and graphic posters.

The History of Boho Style and Where It Comes From

Boho style might feel like just a modern interior design trend you see on Pinterest or in home decor shops, but its roots actually go much deeper than that. It’s not something that appeared overnight or was invented as a curated aesthetic. Instead, it evolved over time from cultural movements, artistic lifestyles, and a desire to live a little more freely and creatively than mainstream norms typically allowed.

Laura Wakefield

Boho style room in dark moody colors, feature photo wall, leather furniture.

Dark Boho Style: Moody and Cozy Interior Ideas

Dark boho style takes everything people love about boho interiors—layering, texture, personality, and that slightly effortless “collected over time” feel—and turns the atmosphere down into something deeper and more intimate. Instead of light neutrals and airy spaces, you get richer tones, softer shadows, and rooms that feel a little more grounded, cocoon-like, and quietly dramatic.

Laura Wakefield

Boho Kitchen style - wooden island, natural elements, lots of light, open shelving

Boho Kitchen Decor Ideas That Feel Warm and Inviting

A boho kitchen isn’t about getting everything “just right.” It’s about creating a space that feels warm, easy, and lived-in—the kind of place where you don’t mind lingering a little longer over coffee or cooking a meal without feeling rushed. It blends function with comfort in a way that feels natural, not forced. Instead of everything matching perfectly, it’s more about how the space comes together over time.

Laura Wakefield

Boho home style with rattan chair, plants and neutral colors.

What is Boho Style? A Beginner-Friendly Explaination

Boho style—short for bohemian—is a decorating approach that prioritizes comfort, creativity, and individuality over strict rules or perfection. It’s the kind of style that immediately feels relaxed and inviting, like a space where you can truly unwind. Instead of aiming for a polished, showroom look, boho interiors are meant to feel lived-in and personal, filled with items that reflect your experiences, tastes, and personality. Nothing has to match exactly, and that’s part of

Laura Wakefield

Photo of salt and paper shakers inherited from my grandmother.

Displaying my Grandma's Treasures

I've been feeling sentimental as of late, and felt prompted to bring Grandma's collectables out of hiding, and back into view. At my favorite local antique shop I found the display racks shown above in these photos, and hung them in prominent places in my home. I want my kids to see them regularly. They didn't have the opportunity to know their lovely great-grandmother, but she can still be influential and present in their lives through these items and all that they represent

Laura Wakefield

Boho Vibes

"Happiness isn't something you do. Happiness is living as close to your soul as possible."
- Sarah Jenks

Recommended Reading

Gallery Walls in Boho Style: How to Create One

How to Create a More Relaxed, Boho-Inspired Life

Boho Decor Mistakes to Avoid

Why Plants Are Essential in Boho Interior Design

Boho Garden Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces

Boho Living Room Ideas That Feel Cozy and Free-Spirited

The History of Boho Style and Where It Comes From

Dark Boho Style: Moody and Cozy Interior Ideas

Boho Kitchen Decor Ideas That Feel Warm and Inviting

What is Boho Style? A Beginner-Friendly Explaination

Displaying my Grandma's Treasures

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Boho Vibes

"Happiness isn't something you do. Happiness is living as close to your soul as possible." - Sarah Jenks

Recommended Reading

Gallery Walls in Boho Style: How to Create One

How to Create a More Relaxed, Boho-Inspired Life

Boho Decor Mistakes to Avoid

Why Plants Are Essential in Boho Interior Design

Boho Garden Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces

Boho Living Room Ideas That Feel Cozy and Free-Spirited

The History of Boho Style and Where It Comes From

Dark Boho Style: Moody and Cozy Interior Ideas

Boho Kitchen Decor Ideas That Feel Warm and Inviting

What is Boho Style? A Beginner-Friendly Explaination

Displaying my Grandma's Treasures

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"Happiness isn't something you do. Happiness is living as close to your soul as possible."
- Sarah Jenks