Monday, January 6, 2014

Boho Kitchen Decor

Well lovely reader, we are past the holidays and each day the daylight hours are increasing. Our holidays were quiet as they are these days, but it's the way we like it. Big plans are in the works, I won't divulge until they're firm enough to share!

Meanwhile, this post is all about Bohemian kitchen decor. I usually don't design a full Bohemian kitchen for the majority of my clients, too European and not "new" enough looking for American tastes. But once in a while, I have a client with an older home and the intestinal fortitude to go for it! Granted, it can be crusty around the edges and sometimes disorganized, but it can be homey and kind of country in a nostalgic sort of way. Love it when I can use vintage elements and pseudo-vintage new pieces. Blend that with color and texture and how could it go wrong! 

I have included some pix of more contemporary Boho design, in particular the conservatory within a loft. Bohemian decor by definition is about using your imagination and flaunting convention. Sometimes the more contemporary or neutral or light handed use of the gendre is what a client wants. 

Notice the majority of these kitchens have open wall hung shelving, no overhead cabinets. This is an American fear most of my clients express. The old world idea of wall space above the workspace is growing leaps and bounds here, but clients still need assurance that all will be well and all their possessions will have a place.

Enjoy the Bohemian kitchen tour and see if you have a favorite: 


Lace work and tile

Cute under stairs kitchen

White and green spring freshness

Blue and white plates give a vintage touch to this farmhouse kitchen

Taupe and pink a new fav of mine!


Sleek and contemporary below, vintage above

Floor to ceiling tile and distressed wood drawers, brilliant!

Surely art work belongs in the kitchen too!


Pattern and color in a retro style

More art work and love the pop of pink!

Mixture of wallpaper patterns and an oriental rug are divine!


Reclaimed wood hood cover with brackets, art work on the tile

Feminine dark style


Love hanging dried flowers, herbs and garlic!

Finally, a place for all those cookbooks!

Gray and teal is so current in design right now!

Love the oversized subway tiles in this small kitchen!

In wall plate rack is genius!

Color and vintage are Boho fav's!

Wow! The collection of enamelware is a major focal point in this homey kitchen!

White background, color in the changeable accessories can work for renters!

Simple way to feature your glassware/collectibles.

Kitchen with in a loft!

Tiny cottage kitchen

My favorite English cottage look!

Reclaimed wood, art work and simple colors

Industrial Boho

Dark, moody with Dutch masters influences

Perfect example of Boho neutral

Boho glam

Pink and teal, French influences

Love the country/Boho look!


Spanish/French Bohemian 

Oh la la, to die for!



Fussy, glam country Boho, but I like it!

And finally, I added the picture below because I can't believe how ingenious it is. Bohemian because it is a kitchen in a box!


When a studio apartment is what you have to work with…….


All of the pictures are via my Bohemian Decor board on Pinterest. Leave a comment below and tell me which one is your favorite, I'd love to hear from you!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

My New Go-To For Purchasing Accessories

OK, I'll admit it, I'm in a rut with the accessories sources. I buy or shop with clients at consignment stores, antique malls and the occasional (very occasional) home decorating store. I do special order things at online sites that cater to decorators, but I just love the instant attraction and gratification of picking up a certain something and relating to it. I always ask the employee if there is a back story to the object, it may just may make it to a new home if the story is interesting enough. So where am I going with this confession? I just went to Target for some curtain rods. For those of you that knew about their new twist on accessories, shame on you for not sharing! Bohemian decor is now just a Target away! Check out some of the things I would totally put into any Boho interior:

Amphora vase on half moon metal stand - $34.99

Boho Boutique Utopia 2 pak pillows - $24.99

Lipstick table lamp - $37.99

Threshold Starburst bamboo wood wall clock - $29.99

3 piece decorative filler Shaker balls - $34.99

Mosaic deep bowl - $24.99-$29.99

Threshold oblong embroidered geometric toss pillow - $24.99

Xhilaration Scallop lighting collection - $24.99-$49.99

Threshold teal mercury glass owl - $12.99

Threshold red lattice tray - $29.99

Boho Boutique knotted yarns decorative pillow - $24.99

Stag's head - $14.99-$39.99

Tira vase collection in glass - $34.99-$50.99

Bulldog shelf decor - $42.49

And on and on and on….What a resource! Please note that I am not being compensated by Target for any of this, I'm just blown away by the fact that they are offering so many accessories that we can all afford.

Well done Target, I see from the trade journals that they are going to be bringing in more changes to their merchandise strategy… I can hardly wait!

If you can't find some of these in your local store, I was told these and tons of online exclusives are available at target.com.

Drop a comment to let me know what you have found at Target and we'll all high five!