The thing about modern bohemian as a décor choice and an aesthetic, it should have the same effect as that teeny yellow polka dot bikini, as a sarong, a wraparound skirt, a hula girl outfit etc, it should transport. The one experiencing the deluge of modern bohemian taste turned into living spaces should feel as if he just crossed Continental waters into a warm bath of island flowers, or been teleported to a most chi chi upscale hotel or bed and breakfast. It should feel easy and no fuss, yet exude a quiet lux. Lis Engelhardt, Good Housekeeping’s visual style director can’t get enough of it. Eye-relaxing neutrals are a standard, as are natural materials, like textiles, rattan, wood. No fuss, does not mean no interest. So have fun with textures, soft pillows, silky sheets, rattan chairs, woven bedspreads and curtains etc. Plants are a great touch. Everything should feel as light as air, a visual command to let your burdens drop for a spell, or a lifetime.
Key Takeaways:
- Lis Engelhart is the visual styling director of the iconic Good Housekeeping magazine.
- She also happens to follow and love modern bohemian décor and aesthetic. Like many fans she feels it transports the eye.
- When done with flair a great modern bohemian décor takes the one experiencing it to a faraway local, like an island paradise, or a chic boutique hotel, or quaint bed and breakfast.
“Modern bohemian style is all about tapping into that easy-breezy West Coast attitude”
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