This post is all about bohemian backyard ideas.
Spring and summer are coming up soon and now is the time to get your backyard in tip-top shape before the warmer months where we’ll all be spending lots of time outdoors. Besides the necessary yard work that happens post winter, early spring is also a great time to take stock of your outdoor essentials and replace weathered furniture, pillows or cushions. In doing so, we hope you find inspiration in these bohemian backyard ideas.
Boho style always features lots of natural materials and plants so it easily transcends to a popular outdoor style. Wicker chairs, brightly-colored fabrics and lots of patterns and textures are staples when it comes to boho design and these elements can easily be replicated outside. Switching out new outdoor colorful textiles or decor is a cost effective way to freshen up your boho patio.
Whether you plan to entertain a large group with a boho backyard party or simply want an outdoor patio with ambience, these 16 bohemian garden ideas are sure to create a beautiful and relaxing outdoor oasis.
Here are the best bohemian backyard ideas to create a relaxing oasis in your outdoor space.
Bohemian Backyard Ideas
1. Covered Patio
Covered patios or pergolas are great for creating a beautiful backyard space where you can enjoy the outdoor weather. They keep your backyard space shaded and cool, while also being a beautiful architectural feature to highlight. You can also easily DIY a covered patio if you’re handy enough. Pergolas and trellises can be built with timber from hardware stores or lumber yards.
Once built, add in some plants with vines and let nature do its work in creating beautiful, natural shade! Plants varieties like rose vines, wisteria, morning glory or honeysuckle are great for pergolas as the vines climb structures and offer ample shade and beauty. Not only are these vines beautiful, but the aromatic plant varieties can make your backyard smell amazing too.
2. Wicker Chairs
Wicker chairs are a traditional type of outdoor seating that pair perfectly with boho style. If taken care of properly, they can last years.
Wicker is traditionally a weave design made of plant materials such as rattan, reed and bamboo. The material is light yet sturdy, making it ideal for porch and backyard patio furniture. Wicker furniture lends itself best to tropical and bohemian aesthetics.
However, it is important to note that wicker materials are not the best at handling winter weather uncovered, and if left outside, they are susceptible to mold and mildew.
3. String Lights
String lights can be excellent outdoor lighting for your bohemian patio. String lights at night look enchanting and add lots of ambiance to a space. Outdoor string lights come in a variety of styles and colors that would suit any mood.
4. Patterned Textiles
Pillows and textiles are outdoor decor items that often have to be replaced every few years as harsh weather and the sun quickly wears them out. Replacing these textiles with fresh, brightly colored ones is one of the easiest ways to refresh your backyard.
Patterned textiles and pillows are a mainstay for boho style. Boho style often uses unique patterns from different cultures for an overall look that is eclectic. Layering in pillows and textiles in brightly colored and unique prints will add life to your backyard.
5. Vibrant Outdoor Rug
Similarly to outdoor pillows and textiles, outdoor rugs are an excellent way to add texture and depth to an outdoor living space. Even for an outdoor space, rugs anchor the furniture in the design and make the outdoor space feel more connected. It can also be a great way to add lively color and pattern outdoors.
6. Hammocks or Swinging Chairs
Looking for a fun and different seating option? Swinging chairs have been quite popular in recent seasons for a good reason. They’re comfortable and super fun to swing in. They also come in many different designs. If you’re into the bohemian style, rattan ones like this one from Anthropologie feels very 70’s, and could be a great addition to a bohemian outdoor garden.
7. Bohemian Garden Ideas
A key ingredient in a bohemian backyard is plants, flowers and a fruit and vegetable garden if you have the space. Who wouldn’t want fresh herbs or fruits and veggies at the ready at all times? If you don’t have space for a large garden, do not worry. Herbs or a small lemon tree can be grown in stylish pots that work nicely for smaller spaces.
8. Water Fountains
If you want your backyard to feel more zen, add a modern water fountain. Water fountains add a tranquil element to your bohemian backyard by their sound. Water fountains can be very sculptural and are a great way to add in art in a serene way.
9. Hanging Plants
Hanging plants in hanging pots is such a fun way to show off your green thumb! You can hang them off your porch or pergola, or even hang them on your house exterior. Pot hangers made of macrame look especially boho in a backyard.
10. Floral Garden Arches
Floral garden arches are a beautiful and inexpensive way to add interest to a boho garden or backyard. Best of all, this feature is that it will just get more beautiful over time! Add in roses or other vine plants to get a gorgeous walkway.
11. Candles
Finding ways to add light outdoors can always be tricky, but the easiest way to add light is always through candles. Candles in lanterns or in hurricanes illuminate a backyard and make the space feel warm and inviting.
12. Lanterns (Moroccan or Paper)
Lanterns are another great outdoor decor idea if you have the ability for hooking up electricity outdoors. However, even unlit lanterns such as Moroccan ones or paper chinese lanterns can look beautiful and festive when hung from trees or set on tables. Lanterns like these add ambiance and an eclectic boho detail to a space.
13. Potted Plants
Potted plants are key to adding in greenery in unsuspected areas. When creating the outdoor patio seating arrangement, you can use potted plants to break up awkward areas of the backyard by adding groups of them. Potted plants also look great when placed around a pool or garden box, or flanking outdoor furniture.
14. Garden Sculptures
Art should not only be designated to the inside of the home! What better way to show off your taste in art than to add outdoor sculptures to your backyard. Garden sculptures can look stately or whimsical when prominently placed in your backyard facade.
15. Teepees
Teepees are a fun bohemian element to add to your backyard space. They offer shade and a unique and cozy seating. Add in lots of pillows and blankets and you have a spectacular new hangout spot in your backyard.
16. Fire Pits
A fire pit is a great addition to a boho backyard entertaining space. Especially at night, it can be used as a wonderful way to gather people around, make s’mores and enjoy a warm night with friends and family. Fire pit units can both be purchased or DIY’ed.
Warmer temps are meant to be enjoyed. Celebrate the upcoming spring and summer by giving your backyard a much needed refresh with some of these boho ideas. And there you have it!
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