11 Affordable Ideas to Decorate a Boho Chic Living Room

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Explore 11 affordable ideas to decorate a boho chic living room and get inspired by beautiful, serene spaces and stylish findings.

What is Boho Chic Decor?

Boho chic (short for bohemian chic) is a relaxed, eclectic, and globally inspired decor style that blends vintage, natural, and artistic elements. It often features a mix of colors, patterns, and textures, creating a cozy, free-spirited, and lived-in look. Common elements include rattan, macramé, layered textiles, plants, and globally inspired accessories.

Affordable Ideas to Decorate a Boho Chic Living Room

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Layered Textiles

Add cozy throws and mix-and-match cushions in various textures and earthy tones and use patterned rugs like Persian, Moroccan, or jute, layered for depth. Shop at budget-friendly stores like IKEA, Target, or Amazon for boho-style pillows and rugs.

2

DIY Macramé Decor

Make your own macramé wall hangings or plant hangers with budget-friendly rope.

3

Eclectic Furniture

Combine vintage and mid-century furniture with low-seating options like poufs, floor cushions, or a daybed.

4

Thrift and Vintage Finds

Check thrift stores, flea markets, or Facebook Marketplace for unique boho-style furniture, a reclaimed wood coffee table, and mismatched armchairs or Acapulco chairs.

5

Repurpose Old Furniture

Paint or distress old furniture pieces for a rustic-boho feel and an artisan aesthetic.

6

Decorate with Plants and Greenery

Opt for budget-friendly plants. You can place pothos or ivy in hanging plants to bring a jungle vibe to your living room.

Decorate empty corners with large leafy plants like fiddle leaf figs or monstera.

And, style your coffee table and shelves with snake plants, succulents, or cacti in ceramic, wooden, or woven pots.

Boho chic decor pairs so well with natural wood and it creates a relaxing. serene atmosphere. This living room layout features a brown accent chair, a metal coffee table and natural wood decorative items.

Featured items:

• Pols Potten brown accent chair | amara.com
• Wall tapestry | society6.com
• Shelf table | kirklands.com
• Pumpkin candle holder | etsy.com
• Terra cotta vase | chairish.com

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Boho Color Palette

Incorporate earthy tones like terracotta, mustard, olive green, rust, and beige. Mix pops of jewel tones like deep blues, purples, or burgundy while leaving walls white or neutral for a fresh, airy feel.

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Use Woven Baskets for Storage

Find affordable baskets in different sizes and textures at discount stores like HomeGoods or thrift shops. Use them for storage on shelves and floor.

9

Create a Gallery Wall

Create a boho-inspired gallery wall art with mix-and-matching vintage or artistic old frames for a lived-in feel. If you are DIY enthousiast and a creative soul, you can also paint abstract or geometric designs on canvas using earthy tones.

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Global and Vintage Accents

Decorate your coffee table and shelves with books, candles, and other vintage accents. Plus, you can hang handmade ceramics, tribal masks, or travel souvenirs.

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Soft, Ambient Lighting

Use woven pendant lights or rattan chandeliers and string lights or fairy lights around furniture for a cozy atmosphere.

Create a cozy atmosphere with budget-friendly candles in vintage holders and table lamps with warm-toned bulbs for a soft glow.

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