Bohemian Color Palettes to Consider for Your Next Home Makeover

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Looking to embrace bohemian decor? It's a style where, really, anything goes: maximalism, mix and match different prints and patterns, global flair, varied textures, eclectic lighting, woven furniture and decor, and, chances are, a bunch of houseplants thrown in. But despite its lack of rules, there are still a few signature color palettes that show up in boho interiors, time and time again.

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Scroll on for five of the most popular bohemian colors to try (and remember, boho style is all about marching to the beat of your own drum).

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1. Neutrals

Believe it or not, you can still go bohemian while sticking to a neutral color palette. Layer in cream, gray, black, and wood tones — just be sure to mix and match lots of texture and patterns to keep it unexpected.

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2. Teal and Terra Cotta

A recipe for eclectic interiors? Mixing bold boho colors like turquoise, rust orange, and pink in various shades and varieties.

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3. Earth Tones

Bohemian style is very down-to-earth, so it's fitting that it often goes hand in hand with an earthy color palette. Think beige mixed with rust, olive, and khaki. (Might we suggest a pile of throw pillows?)

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4. Wild Mix

Or, truly let loose with this eclectic boho color palette that includes a slew of vibrant hues: blues especially, but also purple, orange, and green. A colorful wallpaper pattern like this one by Justina Blakeney goes a long way. Just add houseplants — lots of them.

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5. White and Metallics

Bohemian interiors have a global feel, as though that vase over there was picked up at a market halfway around the world. Can't swing a plane ticket? You can still get the look. Stick to a white boho color palette accented with some metallic lighting and accents, like gold and brass.

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