Luxe Bohemia: The New Interiors Trend To Know

Increasingly, those pieces – and the decorative choices that surround them – are ones which celebrate the magic of the human hand. Central to this new bohemian mood is the wider revival of folk-inspired interiors, bringing traditional crafts, motifs and techniques back into focus. “There is a palpable humanity to rooms and objects painted by hand,” says decorative artist Tess Newall. “Handcrafted decoration brings soul and character to a space, revealing the hand of the artist or maker in each brushstroke. Real warmth comes from the imperfection that it inherently brings.”

It’s perhaps no surprise that we are gravitating towards such qualities right now. “I think that surrounding ourselves with pieces which have been crafted by hand feels particularly important for the time we live in when so much is mass produced and digitally rendered,” explains Newall. “There is a new-found appreciation for the time and skill involved in handmade objects,” which in turn gives them a new kind of value.

But how to bring the luxe bohemia approach to life without your home descending into clutter and chaos? The key, it seems, is finding a way to harmoniously combine the unexpected with the refined. Worsley points to fellow interior designer Camilla Guinness as a master of this balancing act. “She mixes antiques with everyday pieces, grand architectural spaces with relaxed, comfortable furnishings, creating rooms that feel elegant without ever becoming precious,” she explains. “There’s a wonderful sense of ease to her work.”

Think of the stately simplicity of Astier de Villatte or Christofle, offset by the unique character of a Six The Residence’s velvet-jacquard pouf or the patterned excellence of Autumn Sonata cloth or the bold, assorted colors of Laguna~B.

As much as the concept of curation might seem anathema to free-spiritedness, it must also come into play. Select pieces that speak to you in some way and evoke pleasure, rather than simply amassing them for the sake of it. As Worsley puts it, “modern luxury is not about excess, it is about the details.” So, allow layers to build organically; rearrange, reassess and edit as you go – and if enlisting an expert eye, think collaboration rather than delegation. That way, the space will still feel unmistakably yours.

Above all, don’t attempt a full rehaul in one go. Start small with pieces from Missoni Home that add texture, color and pattern; enlist a decorative artist to breathe new life into an heirloom; commission a hand-embroidered stool; source a fabulous vintage rug; pick up a few extra artisanal pieces on your travels; or simply bring a long-stored treasure out of hiding and give it pride of place. And of course, if you’re looking for an instant injection of boho luxe, look more deeply into the worldly wares of Fourth Street, Ralph Lauren Home and Six The Residence, where that all-important collected eclecticism vibe comes ready-made. That’s the thing about eschewing perfection – there’s always space for more.