21 Ways To Style The Perfect Boho Entryway

Drawing inspiration from bohemian patio ideas will make for a more relaxing outdoor space. But what do you do when you don't have a patio? You turn indoors and style your entryway in a boho-inspired fashion. Don't worry — you don't have to make any major changes to your house or incur a lot of costs. You simply have to express yourself through furniture, decor items, or art that describes your personality — no matter how unconventional your tastes are. The goal is to create a passageway that speaks to you.

Not sure how to go about it? Simply take cues from Mother Nature and incorporate natural materials, playful patterns, fun layers, and varied textures into your entryway decor. Go subtle with earthy tones, like brown, green, and gray. Or add a hint of drama by offsetting the neutral tones with bold colors, like orange, purple, ruby, and blue. To give your entryway some personality, sprinkle in thrifted, vintage, well-loved (read: old), and heirloom decorative items with sturdy wicker (or wooden) furniture, woven hanging wall art, and macrame vases. 

When you find your ideal aesthetic, be it a subtle and welcoming one or a loud and eclectic mish-mash of various designs and elements, you'll be ready to style the perfect boho entryway. Till then, here are 21 great ideas to make your journey easier.

If you're not a big fan of cluttered spaces or don't want your entryway to steal the thunder from your living room, check out this minimalist boho entryway. With a wooden front door, slim profile table, and simple flower vase, it's easy to envision and realize. If you don't have a wooden door and don't want to spend money on a new one, give your existing doors a trendy refresh with a chic DIY panel design. Play around with the table design and the vase's texture to achieve the desired look.

Finding interesting pieces on your trip abroad can feel like a small victory. However, if your hand-picked decor items are still gathering dust in your attic, it's time to clean them up and decorate your entryway with them. For a boho look, ensure your finds sport a rustic finish or are made of natural materials. If you've gathered a lot of items over years, pick a few of your favorites and display them for a tasteful appearance. Or if you'd rather not choose, layer your collection thoughtfully.

Wooden furniture is one of the staples of bohemian decor. So putting a few pieces in your entryway will instantly help you add a little boho charm to the space. Bonus advantage: You can store your odds and ends in the drawers and cabinets if you run out of room or need to declutter your living space when surprise guests visit. But that doesn't mean you have to stick with plain, boring pieces. Invest in furniture that evokes interest. Try out your local thrift stores or garage and estate sales to score one-of-a-kind pieces.

Part of boho decor is establishing a connection with the natural world. What better way to go about it than adding a few potted plants to your entryway? Consider the amount of space you can dedicate, the aesthetic you're going for, the amount of sunlight your entryway receives, and how much time and care you're willing to put in before getting a plant. You can even choose a bonsai tree to add dramatic flair to your indoor space. Or get a fake one if you have a black thumb.

Choosing plants for your entryway is just one part of the puzzle. Housing them in suitable pots is another. To highlight your love for the boho design, get braided yarn baskets, like ABenkle's Woven Basket with Handles, and place your plant pots inside them. Pick a color and style that matches your entryway's aesthetic. Also, consider the pot's size, and pick a basket that can easily conceal it without infringing on your plant's personal space. Don't forget to open up the bottom of the basket to address your plant's drainage needs.

If you're deliberate in every aspect of your life, don't pick items for your boho-style entryway willy-nilly. Although there are no hard and fast rules with this decor trend, it's nice to select decor pieces that will draw your visitors' eyes without overwhelming them. To control the narrative, tell a story with the items you pick to have the maximum impact. Although this approach may sound restricting, you can switch out the items (or rearrange them) every few weeks or months to give your entryway a new look and narrate another interesting story.

If you love hosting your family and friends in your home, say it with a cozy entryway. The relaxing atmosphere will instantly put every visitor at ease and make them feel welcome. Depending on your tastes and the overall decor of your home, you can DIY the decor or get a few items from a store. You could even mesh the two ideas to get the best of both worlds. For instance, this "home" sign against a wicker basket was handmade by this Instagram creator while the fancy vase was most likely store-bought.

Are you lucky enough to have unfiltered sunlight streaming into your entryway (at least most months of the year)? Design a beautiful boho space to take advantage of the natural light. Use decorative items that will turn the area brighter and negate the need for artificial light sources until the sun sets. Reflective items like mirrors, colorful benches, plush cushions with patterned or textured covers, and throws with fringed throws are fair game. You can also add plants — real or fake — to anchor the varied shades and designs.

While you may think that only people with a substantial entryway can experiment with distinct boho design ideas, that's not true. A small passageway also provides ample opportunities — you just have to capitalize on them and find ways to make the most of the available space. For instance, you can place a striking table or cabinet adjacent to your front door and use its shelves and top to display your boho decor. This way, you won't have to worry about the open door concealing your carefully designed space from visitors.

If you don't mind sharing your family's pictures with visitors, line them tastefully along your entryway. To add a boho element to the photographs, put them in wooden, rattan, or macrame frames. They can be simple or feature elaborate designs — it's your choice. You can even create a gallery wall to tell your story in all its glory. However, if you're not comfortable sharing your family pictures with everyone who steps through the threshold but like the idea of a boho gallery wall next to the entryway, put art or travel photos in the frames.

Don't have a lot of time to focus on carefully designing your entryway? Keep your boho decor simple with a rug. That's right — you just need to lay down a rug from your front door to the end of your passageway. The floor covering must be comfortable to the core and eye-catching. You can lay down a rug sporting bold colors or opt for one with intricate detailing. You can even layer two or more runners to turn them into statement pieces.

If you've been under the impression that you can store items only in dedicated cabinets and drawers around your entryway, think again. You just need boho baskets that look good and are made of natural materials. For instance, you can get Assorted Woven Straw Baskets for a rustic look or opt for the Birch and Vine Assorted Woven Baskets from your local Dollar Tree. If you don't want to keep organizing the basket every time someone comes over, get one with a lid or cover it with a throw in a jiffy.

Minimalism is not everyone's cup of tea. If you fall into this category, express yourself through maximalism. Bring out your boho-inspired decor items and go wild. Or view them through a critical eye and decide on a theme for a more elegant display. If you choose the latter option, you can group items by color, texture, or pattern and go for a neutral or bold approach accordingly. Add faux plants or foliage in coordinating tones to the mix for a designer-like appearance.

Looking for ways to nail the quiet luxury decor trend without sacrificing the boho vibes you're after? Deliberately pick understated decor items, like earthy-hued vases, lamps, and other pieces, to put together a serene entryway. Woven baskets, books with abstract or relaxing covers, and organic tables that don't automatically demand attention are other good options. If the display looks too boring, fill a vase with evergreen foliage and colorful flowers. These pops of color will break the monotony of the earthy tones and make your passageway look elegant and beautiful.

Want a unique, boho-style entryway without throwing your design budget into disarray? Curate a basket wall. You can collect various sizes and shapes of baskets over a few months, ask your friends and family to donate theirs, or buy them at discounted prices from thrift stores or garage sales. Once you have a substantial number, plan out where each basket will go and how your wall will look. When you're sure of the configuration, get your hammer and a few nails. But if you're a renter, use Command Small Wire Toggle Hooks to hang your baskets.

Almost everyone will style a table, cabinet, or bench near their entryway to give off the perfect boho vibes. But not many people consider the "fifth wall." To take your entryway decor to the next level, hang a wicker or rattan pendant light from your ceiling, like SLYYMY's Plug-In Dimmable Rattan model. If you have some DIY experience and don't want to spend a lot of money, DIY a stunning pendant light to brighten up your space, and customize it according to your preferences and the overall decorations.

If earthy tones and colorful brightness aren't your jam, take advantage of the self-expression part of boho decor and design a dark and moody entryway. Let dark-hued rugs, dark-stained wooden furniture, and rustic rattan or wicker baskets serve as your base. Use moody lamps, throws, and cushions to decorate your passageway. Even though the theme is dark and moody, don't let it veer into gloomy territory. Use a few battery-operated candles and lights, like Homemory's 12-Pack of Flameless Tea Candles, to ensure the path is well-lit and accident-free.

Merging two home decor styles might feel tricky. But you don't have anything to worry about when you're combining farmhouse and boho decor. Since both designs focus on natural materials, like wood, with the goal of lending a space a relaxing feel, they mesh well. So give your creative side free reign and mix the clean lines of a farmhouse style with the eclectic side of boho for a passageway that's uniquely yours.

If you don't have a lot of decor items and don't want to spend time or money buying them for your boho entryway, turn to art. Choose pieces based on the personality you want your passageway to embody or the memories attached to them. For instance, if you want a relaxing space, go with art that's serene. Similarly, bold strokes and colors will go with an eclectic and fun area. Your travel pictures or art with sentimental value are ideal if you want a space that evokes emotions.

Looking for a simple yet fun way to style your boho entryway? Just get a few throw pillows and dress them in appropriate covers. You have endless choices here, with macrame, cotton, tufted, and jute covers being a few popular options. Want to draw the eye or tease a giggle? Get covers showcasing artistic scenery or ones sporting funky one-liners (limericks might work, too). You can even change them with the seasons or special occasions to give your entryway a fresh look every couple of months.

If you have a "no shoes in the house" policy and take off your footwear near your entryway, chances are you have a nice bench (or chair) to make the task more comfortable. But what if you could turn it into the focal point of your passageway? You just need a unique base, like the elephant in the image above, and a gorgeous boho-style seat on top to accomplish your goal. So next time you go thrifting, keep your eyes out for a quirky bench for your home.