15 Distinct Boho Kitchen Styles
Bohemian design is often misunderstood. It’s not just about macrame plant hangers and clutter (though we do love a good plant hanger). The “Boho Kitchen” is really about warmth, texture, and personality.
It’s the antidote to the sterile, all-white laboratory kitchen. Whether you prefer the clean lines of Scandi-Boho or the saturated colors of the 1970s, there is a bohemian style for you.
Here is our lookbook of the 15 definitive Boho Kitchen styles.
Which Boho Are You?
1. The Scandi Boho Kitchen
This is the gateway to boho. It starts with a Scandinavian base—white walls, light wood cabinets, and functional layout. The “Boho” comes in via texture: a jute rug, a rattan pendant light, and wooden spoons on display. It’s clean but not cold.
2. The Desert Boho Kitchen
Inspired by the American Southwest, this style swaps white for warm earth tones. Think terracotta floor tiles, plaster walls in sage or sand, and cactus plants on the windowsill. It feels baked by the sun and incredibly grounding.
🏜️ The Desert Palette
- Farrow & Ball “Red Earth”: A warm, dusty terracotta.
- Benjamin Moore “Saybrook Sage”: A soft, herbal green.
- Sherwin Williams “Cavern Clay”: A deep, rusty orange.
3. The Jungle (Plant-Filled) Boho
For the green thumbs. In this kitchen, plants aren’t just decor; they are architecture. Use high shelves for trailing pothos that drape down like curtains. The greenery softens the hard edges of appliances and cabinets.
4. The Industrial Boho Kitchen
Opposites attract. The coldness of Industrial design (black metal, concrete, exposed brick) is the perfect foil for the warmth of Boho (wicker, wood, plants). The contrast makes the woven elements pop.
5. The Coastal Boho Kitchen
Relaxed and breezy. This isn’t nautical (no anchors, please). It’s about weathered textures. Whitewashed wood cabinets, sea glass colored backsplashes, and bleached jute rugs create a space that feels like a beach shack in Tulum.
6. The Modern Boho Kitchen
Sleek can be boho. The Modern Boho kitchen uses flat-panel cabinets (often in sage or matte black) and modern brass hardware. The boho element is usually a single statement piece, like an oversized woven light fixture or a vintage runner rug.
7. The Retro 70s Boho Kitchen
Nostalgia is a powerful ingredient. This style embraces the funkier side of boho. Mustard yellow backsplashes, dark wood cabinets, and retro patterns. It’s playful, warm, and unapologetically vintage.
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8. The Moroccan Boho Kitchen
Global influence is key to boho style. Moroccan kitchens feature intricate Zellige tiles (handmade clay tiles with beautiful imperfections), brass faucets, and lantern-style lighting. It feels exotic and collected.
9. The Dark (Moody) Boho Kitchen
Boho doesn’t have to be light and bright. A dark kitchen—think charcoal or forest green walls—creates a cozy, “womb-like” feeling. Wood tones and brass hardware glow beautifully against the dark backdrop.
10. The Farmhouse Boho Kitchen
The mashup we didn’t know we needed. It takes the clean, white shiplap base of Farmhouse and accessorizes with Boho textures. Swap the metal wire baskets for woven seagrass ones, and you’ve got the look.
11. The Maximalist Boho Kitchen
More is more. This kitchen layers pattern on pattern. A patterned floor tile, a different patterned backsplash, and open shelves packed with colorful mismatched dishware. It’s energetic and full of life.
12. The Organic (Earthy) Boho Kitchen
This style focuses on raw, unrefined materials. Think limestone countertops, unlacquered brass that patinas over time, and rough-hewn wood shelves. It feels ancient and grounded.
13. The Blush Boho Kitchen
For a softer touch. Pale pink or “plaster” pink cabinets are surprisingly neutral. Pair them with copper hardware and dried floral arrangements (like pampas grass) for a romantic, ethereal vibe.
14. The Renter-Friendly Boho Kitchen
You don’t need to renovate to go boho. In fact, boho is the best style for renters because it relies on layers. ugly floor? Cover it with a large rug. Boring backsplash? Use peel-and-stick tile. Boring lighting? Swap the shade.
Three things that change a kitchen without losing your deposit:
- Contact Paper: For covering ugly laminate counters.
- Rug Runners: To hide dated linoleum floors.
- Plug-in Sconces: For better lighting without wiring.
15. The Cottage Boho Kitchen
Cozy and cute. This looks like a grandmother’s cottage in the English countryside, but with a boho twist. Pastel cabinets (sage or butter yellow), plate racks displaying vintage china, and floral curtains.
1. How do I make my kitchen look boho on a budget?
Focus on accessories. You don’t need new cabinets.
Textiles: Add a vintage-style rug runner.
Hardware: Swap standard knobs for wood or brass ones.
Storage: Decant dry goods into glass jars and display them on the counter.
2. Is boho style practical for a kitchen?
Yes, if you choose the right materials.
Avoid: High-pile rugs near the stove (fire hazard/hard to clean).
Choose: Flat-weave or jute rugs that are durable.
Plants: Keep them away from direct heat sources like the oven.
3. What colors are best for a boho kitchen?
There are two main routes:
Warm Earth: Terracotta, Sage, Mustard, Cream.
Moody Jewel: Emerald, Navy, Charcoal, Brass.
Avoid “Cool Greys” or “Stark Whites”—they feel too sterile for boho.
4. Can I mix metals in a boho kitchen?
Absolutely. Boho is eclectic by nature. Mixing brass, copper, and matte black feels collected and authentic, rather than perfectly matched and “store-bought.”