Only you can solve this part of the dilemma. Take some time to think about your favorite colors, or at least color families. Frex, boho has 3 main color families: airy (pale neutrals and pastels), earthy (deep neutrals and earthy colors like ochre), and psychedelic (super-saturated colors like hot pink and ultramarine). Consider what shapes and styles of furniture you enjoy.
A decor style quiz may help identify patterns in what you like:
>> because I like so much that doesn't work together <<
Happily, bohemian decor is designed to fix that problem! If you have just one or two things that don't match, it looks wrong. If you merge two sets, it can work. If everything is unique instead of coordinated, that's boho! :D
There are some tricks to unifying the chaos, so if you want that, then browse articles about boho decorating for ideas. Frex, all different chairs painted the same color, or similar chairs painted different colors, can look good. All different china dishes is another popular option. Some people like to designate a color focus in a room.
If you have wildly different tastes, then look for clusters of things that go together. You might have a different theme in different rooms. My living room is green and brown, very foresty, with a huge planter. My office is energizing sunny colors with a rag rug wall hanging.
Another option is to merge different styles. Scandinavian is very spare and colorless, easy to care for but often boring. Boho is so bright and busy that some people find it cluttered. Put the two together, you get a Scandinavian base with pops of bohemian accent colors and quirky textures that can work beautifully.
>> Very little have I picked out for myself, because I've liked it. Its mostly about being utilitarian or it's a hand-me-down.<<
That's a problem. Things you can do:
* Look at one room at a time. Sort into things that are useful, beautiful, or sentimental. - If useful, is it still good or worn out? You probably need to replace some stuff, so make a list. - If beautiful, keep it. You can find a way to use it. - If sentimental, think about what you can do with it. Try to keep this category small.
* Identify things you dislike, or just don't care about. - Can they be redecorated? Sometimes a whimsical coat of paint or some patchwork can turn a boring piece into a gem. - Can they be repurposed? A trunk becomes an end table, a dresser becomes a coffee bar. - Can they be sold or donated? Especially anything you sell will generate money for new things.
* Seriously take some time to look through catalogs, online stores, articles about boho decorating, anywhere you can get ideas. Focus on learning what you like first, then think about how to afford it and fit it together.
* Hit thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets, etc. Most Bohemian stuff is secondhand. Buying new from stores is boho chic. The resale places are where you'll find unique and totally amazing stuff that you would never have thought to look for. I've never seen anything like my wall hanging; it's obviously related to floor rugs but doesn't look exactly like them. But do this after you have a better idea of what you like, so you can shop mindfully.
>> When I move, even if I have to do small things at a time, I want it to be finally me.<<
That is a good plan. Definitely take time to weed out stuff you don't want or need before then. If you can't afford to replace a lot of things at once, then take your time.
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Date: 2022-05-02 09:42 am (UTC)Only you can solve this part of the dilemma. Take some time to think about your favorite colors, or at least color families. Frex, boho has 3 main color families: airy (pale neutrals and pastels), earthy (deep neutrals and earthy colors like ochre), and psychedelic (super-saturated colors like hot pink and ultramarine). Consider what shapes and styles of furniture you enjoy.
A decor style quiz may help identify patterns in what you like:
https://www.mymove.com/home-inspiration/decoration-design-ideas/interior-design-style-questions/
https://www.modsy.com/design-style-quiz/
https://havenly.com/interior-design-style-quiz
>> because I like so much that doesn't work together <<
Happily, bohemian decor is designed to fix that problem! If you have just one or two things that don't match, it looks wrong. If you merge two sets, it can work. If everything is unique instead of coordinated, that's boho! :D
There are some tricks to unifying the chaos, so if you want that, then browse articles about boho decorating for ideas. Frex, all different chairs painted the same color, or similar chairs painted different colors, can look good. All different china dishes is another popular option. Some people like to designate a color focus in a room.
If you have wildly different tastes, then look for clusters of things that go together. You might have a different theme in different rooms. My living room is green and brown, very foresty, with a huge planter. My office is energizing sunny colors with a rag rug wall hanging.
Another option is to merge different styles. Scandinavian is very spare and colorless, easy to care for but often boring. Boho is so bright and busy that some people find it cluttered. Put the two together, you get a Scandinavian base with pops of bohemian accent colors and quirky textures that can work beautifully.
>> Very little have I picked out for myself, because I've liked it. Its mostly about being utilitarian or it's a hand-me-down.<<
That's a problem. Things you can do:
* Look at one room at a time. Sort into things that are useful, beautiful, or sentimental.
- If useful, is it still good or worn out? You probably need to replace some stuff, so make a list.
- If beautiful, keep it. You can find a way to use it.
- If sentimental, think about what you can do with it. Try to keep this category small.
* Identify things you dislike, or just don't care about.
- Can they be redecorated? Sometimes a whimsical coat of paint or some patchwork can turn a boring piece into a gem.
- Can they be repurposed? A trunk becomes an end table, a dresser becomes a coffee bar.
- Can they be sold or donated? Especially anything you sell will generate money for new things.
* Seriously take some time to look through catalogs, online stores, articles about boho decorating, anywhere you can get ideas. Focus on learning what you like first, then think about how to afford it and fit it together.
* Hit thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets, etc. Most Bohemian stuff is secondhand. Buying new from stores is boho chic. The resale places are where you'll find unique and totally amazing stuff that you would never have thought to look for. I've never seen anything like my wall hanging; it's obviously related to floor rugs but doesn't look exactly like them. But do this after you have a better idea of what you like, so you can shop mindfully.
>> When I move, even if I have to do small things at a time, I want it to be finally me.<<
That is a good plan. Definitely take time to weed out stuff you don't want or need before then. If you can't afford to replace a lot of things at once, then take your time.
https://www.bintheredumpthatusa.com/article/declutter-before-moving
https://megansmoving.com/decluttering-for-a-move-things-you-can-get-rid-of-right-now/
https://www.budgetdumpster.com/blog/items-to-get-rid-of-before-moving/
https://declutteringschool.com/declutter-before-you-move/