Boho-Style Kitchen – Take Control of the Chaos. Arrangements and Accessories
Kuchnia w stylu boho dzięki swoim nieszablonowym rozwiązaniom zbiera rzesze fanów na całym świecie. Wnętrza zaprojektowane w zgodzie z naturą, uporządkowane lecz z lekką nutą chaosu, w barwach ziemi, otoczone naturalnymi materiałami to elementy, które z pewnością musi posiadać boho kuchnia. Poniższe inspiracje i wskazówki pozwolą zapanować nad stylowym, niesztampowym i kontrolowanym chaosem w Twoim wnętrzu.
Boho-style kitchen and its origins
The boho style originates from the 19th century, mainly from folk and Gypsy culture. The term bohemia (franc. la bohème, Latin: Bohemus – inhabitant of Bohemia) from which the abbreviation boho comes, refers to the Parisian artistic bohemia, which included the community of artists, poets, painters, and actors.
During the French Revolution, due to economic and social reasons, many artists and creators were forced to live in poverty. Driven to wear old, second-hand clothes, the Parisian bohemia, inspired by the appearance of wandering Gypsies, began expressing their creative nature through their clothing in an eccentric, unconventional, and highly artistic way. It was believed that Gypsies originated from the Balkan areas of Eastern Europe, mainly from the Czech Republic.
Members of the artistic community spent their time socializing and creating. Their demonstration of disdain for conventions, materialism, and social norms sparked numerous controversies, both for moral reasons and their avant-garde approach to art. Starting with the necessity of lowering clothing standards due to poverty, Bohemia became an ideology opposed to materialism and social conventions. The belief that creativity is more valuable than money led to the overthrow of beauty standards and created a trend that, through evolution, emerged in fashion and interior design.
Boho Kitchen - Characteristics
The boho style is one of the most commonly chosen styles in interior design. The love for expressing an artistic nature, full of independence and creative freedom, can be seen in apartments, houses, and even offices and shopping galleries.
The boho style in the kitchen makes it cozy, relaxed, functional, and open to idyllic moments with loved ones and friends. The inspiration drawn from the diversity of cultures was beloved by the bohemia. African ethnic motifs and folklore, so different from European cultures, perfectly add uniqueness to the arrangements.
Boho Style – A Kitchen You Won't Walk Past Indifferently
You are probably wondering what elements make up a perfectly designed boho kitchen? Furniture, color scheme, and the right accessories create the whole arrangement. When choosing furniture, go for fronts with the most natural appearance. Wooden fronts, delicate with visible grain, or painted white, will provide the perfect base for adding additional colors to the interior. As for the floor – opt for natural wood or wood-like tiles.
Your interior must radiate naturalness, which is why a light, simple wooden floor is another element that forms a great foundation for further arrangement. However, if you desire additional color on the floor, choose graphite rectangular tiles, arranged in a checkerboard pattern, which will add an interesting accent. With a whole range of additional colors introduced through accessories, the boho kitchen will look incredibly original.
The boho kitchen can be arranged using matte-finished furniture or glossy furniture – both options are equally attractive, allowing for various creative possibilities. If you are also a fan of the retro style, we have good news – both styles can be combined, creating a stunning final effect. Retro-styled furniture or a kitchen unit from the 60s, found at antique markets and then restored, will add avant-garde and unconventional flair, which was the guiding principle of the nineteenth-century bohemia.
It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it must include a table that will serve many key functions – from dining to a surface for creative activities and play for the youngest members of the household. The table, depending on the kitchen's usable space, can come in different sizes. A small kitchen will still have charm if you opt for a smaller table with thin, non-intrusive legs. On the other hand, a spacious kitchen will accommodate a large, massive, rustic table with sturdy legs.
However, if you plan to equip the space with a kitchen island, it can easily serve as a dining area. A wooden or appropriately selected stone countertop will blend perfectly into the boho arrangement.
Boho Style Kitchen – Color Scheme
The right color scheme is the key to success in properly designing an interior filled with controlled chaos. To achieve a kitchen full of a joyful aura and bold combinations, opt for a fusion of colors with unique color duos. The boho color palette can be divided into the following categories:
Neutral colors – ivory, warm white, magnolia, alabaster, beige, almond, oat, sand, fawn, rosy, latte, rattan,
Earthy colors – smoky, dove, greige, ash, slate, concrete, clay, khaki, gypsum, bark, stone,
Natural colors – olive, sage green, moss, pistachio, lime green, apple, forest, bay leaf, bottle green, cherry wood, taupe, walnut, mahogany, sepia,
Spicy colors – cinnamon, sandalwood, umber, black, sepia, caramel, toffee, vanilla pod, cacao, mocha, turmeric,
Sunny colors – lemon, ochre, gold, old gold, canary yellow, honey, mustard, amaranth, brick red, scarlet, strawberry, wine, ruby, chestnut, tangerine, pumpkin, ginger, saffron, terracotta, papaya, flame, carrot, fig, plum, burgundy, eggplant,
Creative colors – Baker Miller Pink, bubblegum, raspberry, rose quartz, magenta, baby pink, hot pink, cherry, shocking pink, amethyst, peony, orchid, violet, Veri Peri, dark purple, lavender, sky blue, turquoise, baby blue, cobalt, sea green,
Neutral colors work well as the backdrop of the room – with this approach, the walls will serve as a canvas to express the character of the home, while the interior won't remain dull or uniform. The earthy and natural colors will complement the base tones of the arrangement – these can manifest as flooring, elements of the furnishing – kitchen countertops, furniture fronts, tables, kitchen islands, or chairs. Spicy, sunny, and creative colors should appear in the accessories throughout the entire interior – such as tableware, tablecloths, decorative pillows, trinkets, lighting, and any element that can appear in the interior, radiating the bohemian vibe you want to achieve in your space.
Boho Accessories for the Kitchen – Design and Decorations
A boho kitchen cannot be complete without distinctive patterns that enhance the variety of the interior. The Parisian bohemian culture adored unique patterns, often inspired by African motifs or folklore. Some of the most important patterns used in the boho style are:
- Ikat – a pattern whose technique is based on dyeing fabrics before weaving them,
- Flowers – small, large, intense, or muted floral motifs used in bohemian style are not stylized or minimalist,
- Kilim – a pattern inspired by Turkish carpets, rediscovered in the form of handwoven tapestries, bags, vests, or winter coats,
- Paisley – an exotic pattern originating from Persia, resembling a teardrop shape, very decorative and intricate, often with mysterious symbolism,
- Trellis – a symmetrical pattern, appearing in various forms, most commonly used in boho style as a grid pattern,
- Tribal – wzór inspirowany afrykańską kulturą, plemienne nadruki najczęściej występują w odważnych stylizacjach,
- Folk – a pattern inspired by the traditional costumes of European ethnographic groups.
The above patterns are most often used as decorations, and in interiors, they can appear on wallpaper, blankets, pillow covers, curtains, tablecloths, cloths, and napkins that adorn boho interiors. Unique embellishments diversify the interior, creating controlled chaos thanks to the muted base achieved by previously prepared walls and floors in subdued colors.
Boho loves everything that makes the expression of one's artistic nature vivid. Adding macramé, lace, embroidery, pom-poms, tassels, studs, and appliqués on the surface of decorations is a key step, without which the boho kitchen style cannot be achieved.
Feathers, dried flowers, Buddhist mandalas, sculptures, woven baskets, or clay pots help create controlled chaos. Freely chosen colors and the unconventional lack of symmetry in the usable space, combined with natural greenery, rule the interiors, achieving unconventional solutions.
A massive vase with dried flowers and pampas grass placed on the table sounds great, but how about a dining room where the wall is adorned with a beautiful, massive tapestry with ethnic patterns, and on either side, an epipremnum aureum climbs in a colorful pot? If the closeness of nature in the interior is crucial for you, this unconventional solution will deliver a result beyond your wildest expectations.
Boho Kitchen – Inspirations
When designing a boho kitchen, remember the mix of colors and textures that will create "organized chaos." Omitting handmade items will affect the authenticity and expressiveness of the arrangement. Celebrating free time together requires organizing a corner where household members can sit and enjoy delicious meals.
A kitchen with sage green cabinets, open upper cabinets to display colorful ceramic tableware, a room illuminated by copper loft wall lamps, and a white countertop work area where potted plants bask in the sunlight.
The lower part of the kitchen is covered with flooring made of tiles imitating old brick, laid in a double herringbone pattern, a decorative rug with a woven ikat pattern, casually spread on the floor, an old wooden table with rattan seats awaits invited guests, and the wall surface above the gas stove and hood is decorated with a unique Arabesque Antique Grey Gloss mosaic.
If the above arrangement is too subdued for you, perhaps you'll be inspired by a kitchen interior with intense turmeric-colored walls, gray kitchen cabinets, a mint retro-style refrigerator with a matching kitchen island, a massive wooden countertop, an ethnic rug enlivening the room with colors of pink, red, orange, black, and jute, potted green plants placed wherever space allows, and the whole arrangement highlighted by Aztec Mountain Grey Matte tiles? Such an arrangement will surely find its followers.
We know that the above inspirations can be overwhelming, so the next suggestion is a kitchen lined with white Mini Brick White Gloss mosaic, white kitchen cabinets with long, silver handles, a wooden floor made of long planks accompanied by a jute rug, an oak brushed countertop with a farmhouse sink, and above it open shelves with spices, cups, plants, decorative tassels, and minimalist lamps. A subdued version of a boho kitchen is an option for those who value delicacy with slight hints of extravagance. You can achieve this effect by arranging your kitchen in a Scandi Boho style.
Boho style kitchen - summary
The boho style combines originality, expression, living in harmony with nature, a unique colour palette, unconventional design and the freedom to create unique interiors.
Kitchen cabinets should give the impression of a bit of artistic disorder, so consider open shelves, where ceramic mugs, clay jugs and wicker baskets with flowers will exude their charm. Unique ethnic and oriental patterns manifested on accessories are no less important when it comes to achieving a cosy warmth of home.
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