A Mediterranean Boho Breeze for Bathrooms

03 May 2022

Airy linen towels and bathrobes, soaps infused with plant, fruit and flower extracts, sea-inspired accessories and many other natural touches are bringing Mediterranean boho style into bathrooms.

On one side, relaxed woven cushions soften the brilliant white modernism of Greek island homes; on the other, copper embraces the exotic atmosphere of Morocco's mysterious interiors. Bringing elegance together with freedom, bohemian style is now far more than a look reserved for summer spaces: it is equally cherished in urban and luxurious homes. Nor is its popularity limited to the main living areas. It also feels at home in naturally inspired retreats such as bathrooms. Mediterranean bohemian style finds its way into today's bathrooms in different ways. Let us consider the choices: how, and in what variety, can we bring this style into our bathrooms and let its spirit meet the water?

bohem tarz banyoda siyah beyaz mavi motifli klozet arkasi duvar ve zemin karosu dosemesi

banyoda tezgah ustu bohem desen siyah ve beyaz duvar karosu dosemesi ve bohem aksesuarlar

Bohemian play with wall and floor coverings

The first step towards a bohemian bathroom is choosing floor and wall coverings, from ceramic tiles to their alternatives. Black-and-white mosaics or vivid colour pairings, for example, can bring a sense of Marrakech into your bathroom. One example is the Ornament series from the Çanakkale Seramik family. In shades of grey, blue, white and black, the collection introduces modern interpretations of traditional decorative tile patterns. Inspired by Çanakkale Seramik's classic and traditional tiles and motifs, the Pera Collection comprises 20x20cm matt glazed porcelain tiles and decorative pieces. With brown–blue, beige–grey and black–white pairings, Pera creates a backdrop that balances modern and ethnic influences, bringing Mediterranean bohemian character to bathroom surfaces.

hasir desenli rolyef dokulu kaleseramik natte serisi bohem tarz karo

kemik ve bej renklerinde boho tarzi yansitan kaleseramik vera serisi duvar ve zemin karosu kullanilan lacivert lavabo tezgahli ferah banyo mekani

If you prefer a simpler, less eclectic bohemian look, consider ceramic tiles in beige, earthy and taupe shades. The Natte series by Çanakkale Seramik, for example, has a woven texture that fits effortlessly into an atmosphere filled with baskets and natural weaves. The Vera series, also by Çanakkale Seramik, translates textile and cement textures into ceramic surfaces. In this softly coloured collection, matt base tiles create a lived-in feel, while patchwork decorative tiles add an authentic touch. Its pastel palette provides the natural bohemian backdrop we are seeking for the bathroom.

siyah metal tasima aparati uzerinde ahsap raf uzerinde kil rengi lavabo ve antika tarak, ibrik ve mumlar

banyoda bohem tarz yumusak formlu kuvet, dogal ahsap tabure, makrome orgu ve bol yaprakli bitki kullanimi

banyoda bohem tarz kuvet ve canli bitkiler

A retreat into nature with showers and bathtubs

A copper bathtub would truly capture the look, but a new claw-foot bathtub with nostalgic styling can also fulfil the brief. One of Kale Banyo's period-inspired designs with classic lines, the Victorian bathtub could be a wonderful discovery. If you prefer a shower, hanging leafy plants in the shower area, grouping succulents and adding a rainfall shower can soften the striking whiteness. For either bathing solution, we suggest raw wood soap dishes or shelves. Large stones, weathered branches and substantial seashells around your wooden soap dish will also complete the style.

Balancing old and new through furniture

Your existing bathroom furniture may be thoroughly modern and contemporary. In that case, the look needs some balance, and a visit to a second-hand or antiques market could be worthwhile. A vintage cupboard, a nostalgic chair or stool, an organically shaped ladder, a distressed console, brass wall lights salvaged from a ship and ceramic accessories can soften the sharp lines of your bathroom décor and bring it closer to bohemian style.

banyoda bej rengi keten havlu ve kuvet yaninda kokulu mum

pamuklu veya keten gibi lifli dokulu bornoz ve havlu

hasir sepet icerisinde cizgili desenli pamuklu ve keten havlu

Bringing raw textures to the water

Natural fibres such as 100% cotton or linen take you towards the free-spirited bohemian look, which is closely associated with natural living. Choose these textures for towels and bathrobes, but there is another choice to make: textiles detailed with folk patterns bring you closer to the eclectic bohemian style of Morocco and Algeria. Plain towels, bathrobes and peshtemals with a naturally crumpled texture evoke the simple, minimalist bohemian style of the western Mediterranean.

ahsap kuvet tepsisi uzerinde havlu ve sabunluklar

ahsap dal parcasina makrome orgu duvar aksesuari ve pampas bitki

beyaz temali banyoda beyaz orgu sepet ve cok dalli canli bitki

Complete this group with jute mats and rugs, macramé wall accessories, hand-knitted pouffes and bamboo baskets. Choosing shower curtains made from fabrics such as linen or muslin instead of a shower enclosure will take you to the very heart of bohemian style.

canli bitkiler iceren banyoda yuvarlak formlu lavabo ve pirinc bohem antika lavabo bataryasi ve ayna cercevesi

banyoda ahsap saklama kutusu icerisinde dis fircasi, lif, havlu ve amber sisede hijyen malzemeleri

banyoda siyah banyo bataryali kuvet kenari ahsap uzeri bakim malzemeleri ve canli bitki

motifli masa uzerinde gold rengi metal saksi ve antika cam pompali parfum sisesi

brut beton duvara asili ruya kapani ve pirinc gold vazo icerisinde genis yaprakli yesil bitkiler

merdiven askilikta jut orgu sepet, makrome orgu bitki vazosu ve yesil buyuk yaprakli bitkiler

An oasis of relaxation with plants and accessories

In bathrooms decorated in neutral shades such as white, ecru, mother-of-pearl and grey, plenty of greenery will readily bring the desired bohemian style to the fore. Add a pendant light woven from wooden beads or wicker, brass candleholders with plenty of candles, a distressed rug, natural soaps and aromatherapy oils on a copper tray, raw wood stools, small arrangements of artworks on the walls and groups of wooden prayer beads. Plants are particularly important in bohemian bathrooms, and our first suggestion is aloe vera. Groups of succulents and aloe vera are very popular in these spaces. Consider trailing plants too. To avoid monotony, create different arrangements of plants that do not need direct sunlight, such as pothos, prayer plants, snake plants, elephant ears and bamboo.