How to give your teen’s room a “bohemian” look

In terms of bedroom décor, the bohemian look is colourful and eclectic. Think hippy meets discerning traveller with a love for handmade arts and crafts. A bohemian room is creative and cosy and – best of all – can be achieved on a budget.

Here are a few ways you can give your teen’s room a bohemian look.

Get thrifting

The bohemian look includes the mixing and matching of old and new pieces. In fact, worn-in, handmade furniture is perfect for this look. If your teen’s room needs furniture, look for the best deals at second-hand furniture stores. If your teen wants to create some cohesion between the different pieces of furniture they have, help them paint or varnish wooden furniture in the same or complementary shades.

Comfort, colour and layering

Comfort, colour and layering are all-important aspects of the bohemian look. Let your teen use throws and colourful, exotic-looking scatter cushions for comfort, colour and to allude to interesting journeys they dream about. Remember, hand-crafted pieces are ideal, so encourage your teen to either do a little DIY or look out for embroidered, patchwork, crocheted, hand-printed or painted pieces.

Create some magic with lighting

Let your teen dim the overhead lights in the evening and create a romantic bohemian ambience with lanterns, fairy lights and candles.

Let your teen “tell” their story

Let your teen use the art with which they decorate their room to tell a story. They should choose artworks they love, pieces they bought while travelling and framed photos from their holidays away. Adding a few living artworks, like potted plants, complete the look.