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Bright Welcome

By Sparano + Mooney Architecture. This residential design is for a new home located at the base of Park City ski resort in Utah. This view of the yellow pivot entry door is from the perspective of the great room. The door marks the transition from the front porch to the foyer with a welcoming bright color that is visible from the street.

A BRIGHT UNION

Pantone, the authority on color for the last 20 years, has named two colors as this years Color of the Year. Ultimate Gray and Illumination, a cheery yellow, come together to create an optimistic mood. Ultimate Gray is practical and rock solid, while Illuminating is bright and cheerful. A color combo to give us all hope for a more certain and sunnier 2021.

By Melissa Mauzy

Bright Bedroom

By Lucy Harris Studio. The designer created a colorful, soft and serene bedroom for their client. Painting the walls a light green-gray and using the same color for the Roman shades helped to achieve this look. A limited palette of bright colors repeated throughout the room brought in the colorful aspect. To balance the offset window behind the bed, the designer added wall paneling to create symmetry.

Home in the Sky

By ORA studio. This spacious apartment in the iconic Bloomberg Tower in New York City has expansive views of the Hudson River, Central Park and East River. The open layout and windows wrapping around the living room and kitchen give a sense of depth and infinity. The bespoke bookshelf and furniture by ORA studio NYC by Giusi Mastro blended with high-end European products give a contemporary feel to this home in the sky.

Sunny Screened In

By Tigerman McCurry Architects. This south facing screened porch overlooking a geothermal meadow is a microcosm of the iconic modern farmhouse itself, which is clad in white corrugated metal with Rain Coat Yellow windows and steel doors. The floor is a grey French Limestone, which is echoed in the Perennials upholstery fabric. Frank Gehry’s Hat Trick chairs surround a Saarinen pedestal table both from Knoll.

A Touch of Fun

By Texas Construction Company. Working closely with the architect, the designer completed a whole-home renovation that included changing layouts of corridors, renovating bathrooms and repairing structural issues. A poorly integrated previous addition topped by a sloped shed roof was integrated into the original architecture by adding a covered porch that formed a more cohesive gabled end. Finally, the designer updated the finishes of the entire house using classic grays and whites and painted the hardwood floors chartreuse for a touch of fun.

Photography opposite page clockwise: Bright Welcome, Scot Zimmerman. Bright Bedroom, Francesco Bertocci. Home in the Sky, Richard Cadan (cadanphoto.com). This page clockwise: Sunny Screened In, Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing. Destination Dining Room, Jared Kuzia. Cozy With Color, Michael Duryea. A Touch of Fun, Coles Hairston.

Destination Dining Room

By Stanton Schwartz Design. A fun, young family from Wellesley, MA finally found their forever home, and this beautiful dining room is was a favorite space for the designer. The designer incorporated their love of entertaining with a passion for art in a space that felt more like a destination and less like a stuffy dining room from generations past. Incorporating a bold patterned wallpaper in a grayscale kept it from being too overwhelming, while the pop of blue velvet upped the “cool factor." The space is finished off with architectural lighting from Kelly Wearstler.

Cozy with Color

By K&L Interiors. The designer worked with a Seattle couple to create a cozy living room. They incorporated tailored, yet comfortable furniture pieces. The color palette is mostly neutral, with a couple of restrained pops of color.

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Design by JL Interior Design, LLC. Photography by Thomas Kuoh.

BOHO BASICS

Bohemian design embraces a free-spirited aesthetic, mixing a myriad of cultures to create an outside the box style. This laid-back atmosphere taps into bold patterns and bright colors to find an artistic happy medium.

By Moe Godat

A Base to Build On Starting with a simple base color for your bohemian-style room will keep the space from seeming too busy or cluttered. Warm and earthy tones will pair well with bright accents, and they will also complement the botanical staples in bohemian design. Remember that this design style mimics your own vision of an oasis, so choose a neutral that you’ll love for years to come. Artistic Trinkets For a nomadic and well-traveled feel, add some of your favorite keepsakes and souvenirs from past trips; these will give your space a personalized touch and serve as bright conversation pieces. Not a world traveler? Take a trip to your local antique shop and find interesting treasures to display. The Bolder the Better From pinks to purples to oranges and greens, vibrant colors are a must-have in bohemian design. If you’re having trouble knowing where to start, deep jewel tones can instantly make a space feel luxe and comforting. Have fun with your color combinations, but make sure to keep them consistent!

Staying Grounded When it comes to choosing furniture for authentic bohemian design, the closer to the floor the better! Start with a comfortable plush rug for floor seating and add poufs, ottomans and low-backed sofas with plenty of colorful throw cushions of different sizes and styles. Visit your local antique shop to find time-worn, well-loved pieces to create a perfect entertaining space on a budget. Play with Pattern Layering patterns bursting with color adds a decadent note to any bohemian area. Have fun picking patterned rugs, cushions and throws with contrasting shapes, scales and styles to make each room your own. Afraid of overdoing it? Keeping a consistent color scheme in mind helps prevent a room from feeling disjointed; choose a main dark, luxurious color (such as burgundy or emerald green) and layer complementary colors on top to keep it cohesive.

Love Your Layers Layering colors, patterns and textures makes a compelling visual impact, and it can also help dress up or conceal imperfections on distressed antique furniture. Bohemian design offers layers of interest, revealing new and unique design choices on the second, third and fourth glances around a room. Elevating Vegetation Create a relaxed vibe in your space with plenty of plant life. Botanicals are an affordable way to connect with nature inside your home and cultivate a sense of care. They also add a pop of color without going over the top! Plant indoor greenery and flowers in colorful pots that coordinate with other accent colors to add more pattern. You can choose hanging baskets or more ornate and sculptural planters; the possibilities are endless! Reflection With trinkets and furniture and accessories galore, adding mirrors and reflective surfaces can make a bohemian space feel brighter and more spacious. Additionally, they can add a focal point amidst a room with many areas of interest. Metallic lanterns and Moroccan lights hung low will add to your space’s sense of comfort and visual interest. A local interior designers perspective on Bohemian design.

Design Style is an interior design company based in St. Louis and run by Dottie Eaton.

What feeling does Bohemian style design aim to evoke? Bohemian style speaks of a carefree, gypsy-like space where one walks in and immediately feels relaxed and inspired. Think of a traveler going on a trip and then bringing their treasures home to mix together in that just oh-so-right way.

What is the most difficult part of decorating in this style? The rooms look inviting and non-fussy, but they are actually a well thought-out use of artistic principles. Textures, patterns and colors all combine together to create an artistic comfortable space that mixes different cultural styles and design styles with no rules and regulations, but they do require thought and an artistic eye.

What type of clients typically gravitate toward Bohemian style interiors? The style was started by artists, writers, poets and vagabonds in Paris in the early nineteenth century seeking a creative lifestyle surrounded by beauty. People that are now drawn to this style are usually non-conformist and creative people, wanting their space to reflect these elements.

Design by KH Home Design. Photography by Allegra Anderson Photography.