Boho Wall Decor

Boho wall decor usually involves an eclectic mix of textures, colors and media... Not just a traditional collection of framed artwork or photos. Get creative with the types of items that can be hung on or against the wall:

• Traditional artwork (paintings, prints, posters, etc),
• Family photos or art photography,
• Baskets,
• Macrame wall decor,
• Tapestries or other fabric wall hangings,
• Wall shelves with houseplants or collectibles,
• Sconces,
• Wall pockets or hanging succulent or air plant holders,
• Ceramic tiles,
• Wooden plaques or signs (stay away from anything too "farmhouse" or "cutesy").

Keep reading to see some examples of boho wall decor, and learn more about how to apply it to your space.

Boho Artwork

Good choices of framed artwork for a Boho style may involve global themes, lots of color, Asian designs (such as the Indian-inspired elephant silk painting below), stylized greenery, or art with themes of nature, peace and serenity like the "Honey Locust" print by Paul Sawyier below (available in the Eclectic Nests shop). 

Framed elephant painting on silk

"Honey Locust" print by Paul Sawyier

Finally, you might display a collection of prints from your travels around the world, reflecting a variety of design styles, colors and themes. You could also make a collage wall with different frames and different sized artwork (avoid anything too matchy-matchy).

Photography as Wall Decor

All kinds of photography can be used as wall decor for a Boho space:

• a gallery wall of family photos 
• photos from your travels 
• art photography that speaks to you, such as the Emerson Matabele photo of a Nepalese child below (available in the Eclectic Nests shop here).
• closeup photos of nature or plants, like the Nate Miller honeysuckle photo below (available in the Eclectic Nests shop here).

Emerson Matabele photo with quote

Honeysuckle photo by Nate Miller

Wall Baskets

Baskets are frequently used in Boho interior decor.  Wall baskets can add a natural, organic touch to your wall decor that helps to soften and lighten a room. There are many different types of wall baskets to choose from:

• Functional wall baskets, such as wall pockets for dried flowers or faux greenery, baskets to sort mail or other paper items, etc
• Hand crafted wall baskets made from artisans around the world - you can select baskets from Africa, India, South America, Native Americans, etc - like the two small woven baskets below, available in our shop here.
• Flat baskets or woven trays that can be hung on the wall when not in use, such as the patterned wall basket below, available in the shop
• Painted baskets, where the wicker is used as a backdrop for some handmade art
• Wicker animals and other whimsical types of shaped or painted baskets
• Baskets made of wire / metal or other non-wicker material

Set of 2 Woven Wall Baskets

Handwoven Colored Straw Basket

Macrame Wall Hangings

Macrame is a traditional stalwart of bohemian style. Macrame is a decorative textile formed by making knots in cording, threading, yarn, or textiles to create various aesthetic objects. It can be used for houseplant hangers, wall art, dreamcatchers, curtains, etc.

The wall hanging shown is made of yarn macrame with copper elements. It is available in the Eclectic Nests shop here.

Choosing your own Boho wall decor

Above are just a few examples of Boho wall decor. At the end of the day, you need to select pieces that are meaningful or attractive to you and arrange them in a pleasing way to compliment the rest of your home.

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