Boho Patio Ideas

A plain patio is a useful blank slate for our exterior design ideas. If you like the boho aesthetic inside your house, you might also like to create this outside. 

The aim of boho is to feel comfortable, cozy and stylish, so even with a small patio there are designs you can use to give you that sumptuous, enclosed feel in your backyard. Take inspiration and see what you can use to build your own boho patio.

Natural Wonder

First think about your patio area and whether you might like to sit in the shade. You can build your own gazebo if you have great DIY skills, or call in the professionals if you’d prefer. 

Cane or rattan furniture is very boho retro so position chairs and sofas. The classic boho look is earthy, rich and textural. Add blankets and textured cushions in that vein. 

On the ground, a large aztec design rug will look welcoming. To finish the look, add lanterns and pot plants with lots of green foliage.

Boho Backyard Hideaway

If you have an unused corner in your garden and you’re not sure what to do, then you could create a boho seating area. And what’s more you can use old crates or pallets to make your furniture.

A discarded wood delivery pallet can be used as a base for a large cushion to create a casual daybed. Make sure you have sanded any rough edges and if you want, give it a coat of dark color exterior wood stain.

A patterned rug can be layered with a sheepskin for luxury. And the daybed seat can be covered in printed and woven cushions and blankets. Add some rattan lanterns and chunky wood furniture to complete the look.

Outdoor Living Room

For those who like a little comfort outside, then why not create your own outdoor living room? On your patio or deck, you can add rugs, floor cushions and a rattan pouf. A corner sofa will look gorgeous with lots of neutral colored cushions.

Then, why not create a backdrop, your own soft wall feature, by hanging a couple of sheer curtains from a fence or gazebo. Then layer with lacy fabric circles.To dress, use chunky wood furniture, lanterns and pot plants.

And for nighttime? How about some cute rattan globe light shades threaded with pretty string lights. These can be hung at varying heights for some designer style.

Burst of Boho Color

A boho patio will look lovely with colorful aztec rugs and cushions. To enclose an area and make it cozy, how about placing a bamboo screen at one end of the area. And to further encircle, add a parasol with a neutral color canopy.

Hiding under trees is great if you have them. But you can add tall plants and pots if not. Perhaps plant some bamboo which can be fast growing. And you can hang macrame plant holders from a tree or gazebo.

Sofa So Good

For a simple boho update on your patio, and if you prefer a more pared down, minimal look, without too many things to put away when it rains, choose a simple rattan sofa.

Sleek and smart, you can make it comfortable with pillows and cushions. And think how you’ll enjoy hiding amongst the greenery of your backyard. 

Simple Boho Plush

For a patio with panache and on the more contemporary side of boho, add a corner sofa in white rattan. The cushioned seating can be in a pastel tone for a little luxury and then throw on lots of boho cushions. 

And why not take the boho style and make it modern with plastic drum shaped tables. Perfect for sitting out with a cold drink and a summer read.

Boho Mono Patio

If you’re just always black and white about things, you may love this monochrome scheme. A natural aztec design rug sets the scene on the patio and can be layered with chunky crate furniture.

Then throw blankets and sheep skin, and add some woven accessories, as well as monochrome cushions. And to finish, candles and a gorgeous Moroccan lantern.

Gentle Dreamy Boho Patio

For a simply gorgeous floaty, romantic scheme for your patio, choose sheer fabric draped from a gazebo and use tiebacks to create a sweeping shape. Cane furniture can be in abundance and woven rugs in natural fibers.

If you like a seat to swing in and while away the hours, fix a hammock to the gazebo. A chunky dining table will be both practical and stylish. 

If you have an electric supply, then hang rattan light pendants for those long evenings. And complete your scheme with blousy flowers or fluffy dried grasses in a rattan-covered vase.

Cool Blue Boho Patio

The boho look tends to be limited to earthy tones, rich rusts, creams and browns. But if you pick a wood furniture set, to make the color pop, you can dress with pillows and blankets at the opposite side of the color wheel. So in this case, a soft blue-green.

For a modern hint, a black and white geometric rug will keep you comfy under foot. Rattan accessories will give you the boho look, and you can add strings of festoon lights for evening parties.

Boho Patio Plants

You’ve added cream lace mandalas to a backdrop of trellis and sheer curtains. You have rugs and woven accessories. Your patio is well on the way to the boho aesthetic.

To finish the look in a truly natural way, abundant flowers in planters will do the job. A pot overflowing with sweet smelling heather or other meadow flowers will be perfect for this simple boho patio theme.

Light it Up

For a very special evening spot, perhaps a quiet wedding reception or anniversary party, you could build a gazebo or pergola over a circular patio. Hang dreamy curtain panels, add boho furniture and accessories. 

Then the way you’ll finesse this look is with the lighting. Strings of lights across the gazebo will look romantic, as will candles arranged in groups. 

You might even try a table lamp or two. You can buy battery or rechargeable light bulbs so you won’t need an outdoor socket. Then sit quietly with your loved one and enjoy.

In Summary

The boho patio is dreamy and relaxed, enclosed with rattan furniture and soft textures. Accessories are earthy and textiles should be woven or natural.

Pot plants of green foliage will add to the feeling of enclosure, as will vases of blousy blooms or dried grasses.

Lighting can come in the form of lanterns. Or of string lights across a gazebo. The boho look is easy, cozy and incredibly stylish. You’ll be getting the look yourself in no time.