20 Boho Living Room Ideas to Unleash Your Inner Free Spirit in 2025

In this Mexican oasis, the outdoor living room exudes a laid-back style through a combination of vibrant, open-air spaces and a Careyes-style built-in sofa. The colorful wall art by Saul Kaminer adds a playful, eclectic touch that is boho style at its best.

What’s more boho than a giant, geodesic domed living room that integrates a blend of natural materials and vintage finds? Enter: Nick Fouquet’s Topanga Canyon dome house, which features a vintage Malm fireplace, cantilevered stairs, and custom furniture that embraces the space’s organic shapes. The decor mixes rustic warmth with eclectic charm, creating a free-spirited, cozy atmosphere.

Tom Healy and Fred Hochberg apartment in Miami Beach, designed by the ELLE DECOR A-List firm Charlap Hyman & Herrero, is a surrealist escape that feels equally grounding and dreamlike. In the living room, vintage rocking chairs and biomorphic side tables are complemented by dried grass lamps that bring us back to earth. Never mind that, just around the corner, there’s a secret seashell-encrusted door to be traversed.

Enter the living room of this Bohemian Santa Barbara beach house toned-down take on your favorite new aesthetic. A velvet green sofa is given pride of place, surrounded by antique rugs, sage-on-white paisley curtains, and the sumptuous terra-cotta-colored grass-cloth wallpaper.

Leave it to design-world insider and PR maven Christina Juarez to drench her New York apartment in color and pattern. The living room features a mix of prints, including ikats and zigzag rugs and a matching sofa and wallpaper moment—all layered with fine art and flea-market treasures. Proof that maximalism and playful design go hand-in-hand with the bohemian aesthetic.

In this Upstate New York ranch house, the living room embraces boho style through a mix of modern and vintage pieces. Observe: a Jean-Michel Frank sofa is complemented by a wooden chair carved in the style of Pedro Friedeberg. The walls, sheathed in inlaid straw marquetry from Paris, and the alpaca rug create further organic warmth and expertly bring the outdoors in.

In John Robshaw’s Connecticut country home living room, stripe patters dominate, from the rug to the upholstery to the benches in the background. All combined to create a rich, artistic energy that is practically humming. And if you ask many boho enthusiasts, it actually is.

In this New York Apartment, the living room is a treasure trove of floral-patterned pillow cushions, gold-hued cocktail tables, and chintz-upholstered club chairs. The result is a twist on the Bohemian aesthetic that feels as fresh as it is classic.

This dreamy desert oasis in Marrakech is boho reimagined. Maryam Montague’s dreamy desert oasis features vintage Moroccan rugs, custom-made sofas, beaded accents, and antique mirrors. All against modern architectural elements like polished concrete floors. Moroccan boho for the win.

In the Los Angeles home of Lari Pittman and Roy Dowell, it’s clear that two art-world luminaries graced the room with their touch. Here, a bold wallpaper acts as the backdrop to an eclectic blend of cultural art, textiles, and contemporary pieces.

In William Cullum’s Greenwich Village apartment, a blend of eclectic vintage pieces and bold colors make for a room that is as glam as it is Boho. The living room features a mix of 19th-century antiques, personal artworks, and striking textiles, creating a vibrant, layered space that reflects a passion for pattern and cultural treasures.

This colorful living room blends Southwestern elements with a relaxed vibe. Cactuses and natural wood flooring create earthy textures, while the teal couch adds a pop of color. We could get comfortable here.

Nothing says “boho” like a room filled with plants. Here, an abundance of lush plants add a natural, vibrant touch. Neutral-toned textiles, like soft pillows and couches, create a cozy, calming environment.

Ok, if you read the intro, don’t think we’re total macramé haters. The macramé wall hanging in this cozy reading corner adds texture and a handmade touch to an otherwise stoic-looking room. We especially love the bold red chair, which contrasts beautifully with the neutral tones of the room.

Kathryn Ireland’s Santa Monica Home is a rich blend of boho style, with eclectic furnishings that mix old and new. And the living room is no exception. Here, a 19th-century Uzbek textile hangs over a red linen-velvet sofa, complemented by French and Mexican antiques. Patchwork rugs and whimsical accents add warmth, vibrancy, and personality to the space.

This boho space features a tree-like bird of paradise plant that brings a natural, tropical element to the wood room. A hanging chair adds a relaxed touch, perfect for lounging in the room’s abundant natural light.