Bohemian Modern
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- ISBN 9781788797702
- Dimensions: 216 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 14 Jul 2026
- Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Emily Henson explores the elements that come together to create this eclectic, colourful and contemporary look and draws inspiration from an array of real-life Bohemian Modern homes.
The Bohemian Modern home is a place where creativity, individuality and a bold mix of colour and pattern meet in a modern environment. Whitewashed walls and polished concrete floors are brought to life by vibrant rugs and wall hangings; a cosy rattan chair suspended from the ceiling, and a jungle of house plants – clustered in pots, hanging from the ceiling or even growing on the walls. The style gives a nod to 70s chic, with its use of shagpile rugs, Swiss cheese plants and macramé, but it stands firmly in the present day by boldly contrasting those elements with sleek modern art and polished concrete work surfaces. Emily starts by taking a look at the different facets of the look: pattern and colour, textiles, handmade pieces, living with houseplants and collections and display. She offers up styling tricks to use at home and timely ideas for recycling and reuse. Next, a series of case studies take a closer look at free-spirited and creative homes and the people who live in them. From a restored barn in Morocco to a converted parking garage in the Netherlands, Emily shows that any home can have Bohemian Modern style.
Emily Henson is an art director and designer known for her creative, approachable style. She worked as a visual merchandiser for Anthropologie in Los Angeles where she lived for many years, before venturing into styling and set design – for brands such as Habitat, IKEA, eBay, Versace and Anthropologie – upon returning to the UK. She writes a popular blog, Life Unstyled, and hosts talks and workshops in the UK and overseas. Emily is the author of The Reinvented Home, Modern Rustic, Life Unstyled and Be Bold with Colour and Pattern. She lives in Margate, Kent.
