Tips To Select The Perfect Curtains For Your Bohemian Design Aesthetic

However you came to your bohemian design aesthetic — Mary-Kate and Ashley fandom, a lifelong love of the eclectic, or just an ASMR attraction to the clickity-clack of beads — it is a clear, apparent style that anyone can achieve. Boho home fashion announces itself as soon as you enter a room, and curtains are among the most noticeable textiles in the conversation. So marrying that boho form with function via window coverings is one of the easiest ways to adorn your space with the chic notes you're aiming for.

The ultimate guide to bohemian decor nods to the flowy, fringed, casually sumptuous, and at least a little ethereal elements that you'll want to identify when considering your curtains. Most will hit that first mark without even trying, as they are typically made with fabrics meant to ripple in the breeze. Being even more intentional about those fabrics will further pull your vision into focus. Lace and other sheer, gauzy materials, crushed velvet, and crinkly linen are all excellent options for boho window coverings. Vintage fabrics, in particular, give your curtains an eclectic look and an instant boho feel, so get to thrifting. This is also an aesthetic that never skimps, so add an extra panel or two to create a more abundant, successfully layered curtain look.

Whether you're installing a whole new window treatment or just dressing up what you've got, accessories can go even further toward your design goals. Ties alone can make a noticeable impact with a little investment. Suede fringe or macramé ties would be an excellent choice, as would anything with the aforementioned beading. And, in true boho fashion, you can even look to items that weren't originally intended for decor, like belts with interesting buckles, or some vintage hair clips. You can also mix pieces for a cute, quirky look, but be sure to keep things balanced and cohesive.

While the idea of upcycling any old thing to capture those carefree, bohemian vibes is tempting, you don't necessarily want to make your approach too random. You do not, in this case, want things to match, per se, but you do want them to share some basic threads. So, if you mix and match ties, or even whole curtain panels, for example, keep them in the same color family or in complementary materials for a look that says, "I did this," rather than "this happened."