Inspired Design: Origins and Evolution of Boho Chic
Boho is an abbreviation for “Bohemian Homeless”, i.e. nomads from the Bohemian region. These nomads were of gypsy ethnicity. This is why Boho-Chic, is also called “gypsy style”. Bohemian nomads had a style and values very different from the bourgeois and patriarchal Parisian society of the time.
The boho style escapes from the artistic field and becomes a lifestyle and fashion trend. It looks for an aesthetic within freedom.
Thus, the boho represents a lifestyle, rather than an aesthetic style. The bohemian departs from the strict rules of bourgeois society. Thus, the bohemian creates his own style, he does not follow the strict imposed trend. There is no single style, but everything around the boho enjoys freedom. The boho is nonconformist and creative. He is not a follower of the masses, but seeks his own critical and creative path.
In a world of perfectly curated interiors and minimalist spaces, bohemian (boho) design is a rebellious breath of fresh air. With its roots in free spirited creativity and a nod to global influences, boho style celebrates individuality and comfort over strict design rules. Here's what it's not: it doesn't have to include an ungodly amount of macramé, cheap '70s-inspired beads, and ugly Rather, it's the art of mixed patterns, layered textures, and tastefully bringing in the eclectic.
Of course, there are as many styles in the bohemian aesthetic as there are chintz patterns. Whether you're drawn to a more glam twist or a southwestern interpretation.
Boho Chic stands out by mixing natural materials, such as wood, linen, cotton, or rattan, with more luxurious materials like velvet, silk, or brass. It also focuses on natural and organic materials, with a preference for light and flowing fabrics.
Boho Chic is a free-spirited aesthetic that mixes different cultures and artistic expressions into an eclectic style with an emphasis on organic elements and nature. When putting together your boho style space, mixing patterns, metals, woods, materials, animal hides and trinkets from your travels is highly encouraged.
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