I was so inspired by my brand new copy of The New Bohemians in SO many ways, but especially in the creative use of textiles beyond their original purpose. My favorite thing was seeing blankets, curtains and rugs masquerading as doors in the bohemian home. I tried a few different options at home to experiment with which ones I liked best.
1) Blankets, more specifically kantha quilts look great in a doorway. I used two for a more dramatic effect than just one. Tack them up however you want, with nails or tacks. Loose looks best; the more they drape, the more they boho.
Hold your textiles back with an old belt- I used a chain link one. You could try string, ribbon, rope, jute or even some old costume jewellery.
2) A curtain already has the loops for hanging, just fix a rod above or within your door frame.
3) Another use for the humble hammock *see 3 other creative uses here. The rope ends add a nice old world sort of detail. Is that Romantic or Nomadic Bohemian?
4) The textures in a floor rug look incredible hanging vertically. These can be pretty heavy, so think about that when hanging- a strong rod might hold this up the best.
Depending on how committed you are to your boho doorway, you could always punch holes in your fabric and add metal grommets so they hang on a rod quite easily and have a nice finished look to them.
Which option would you choose for your home?
{Project by Nicole Valentine Don for Justina Blakeney est. 1979.}
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Photos by: Dara Tippapart