bohemian interiors

Bohemian Rhapsody

I simply adore design vibes that are a little of this and a little of that.  Maybe I just need a vacation, but I was completely smitten with the fusion of bohemian luxe mixed with a tropical beach vibe as seen in the fabulous Côte d’Azur home of Georgio Armani featured in this month’s issue of Architectural Digest. The tented cabana outfitted with glamorous chaises (reminiscent of Eileen Gray’s Bibendum chair) are the stuff of your beach chic dreams. Refined campaign style chairs paired with an architectural table in the limestone clad dining room conjure up a stylish luxury safari. Take a look at the home tour below:

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And for some more boho-chic inspiration, this home designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard via Veranda Magazine.

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And as always On Madison has put together some ideas on how you can get this glampin/beach chic vibe in your own digs. Find all of them on the Madison Modern Blog Pinterest board.

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Bohemian Rhapsody- Spring 2015 Design Trends

On Madison, your ever intrepid observer, is devoting the next few blogposts to Spring 2015 design trends. It may be cold outside, but we’ve got Spring fever already.

This Spring, channeling that inner hippie is hotter than, well, your vintage platform shoes. Valentino, Prada, and The Row, among other haute couture designers, are reviving the look with enough lace, fringe, ruffles and embroidery to make any girl feel like a wild child. But going Boho, whether in fashion or home décor, is tricky navigation. Done well, Boho is meant to be an independent-minded, freestyle mix of cultures and eras. Done poorly, it ends up being a costume party and looking like you got lost in a Moroccan souk.

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On Madison has assembled a collage of Bohemian looks that manage to hit the right balance between free-spirited ethnic style and modern edge.

bohemian living room Love the mix of a vintage suzani used as a table throw, animal print upholstery on the chair, and African inspired tables. Photo via completelytotallymadly.

Julian Schnabel living roomJulian Schanbel’s home in NYC. Pink wingback chairs, black and white check floor, and layers of patchwork rugs give this room an ethnic but elegant feel.

Kips Bay Mudcloth chairA Louis IX style chair, re-upholstered in African mud cloth for a fresh approach to a classic style.