You hear the word tossed around often, but what makes a home authentically bohemian? The Spaces, an online magazine on architecture, design and art describes such homes as a “culmination of lives spent travelling, working, reading and learning. Paintings have origin stories; faded frescos sit behind modern art; prints and lampshades sit slightly ajar; curtains clash with cushions. More is usually more.”  Haute Bohemians, by Photographer Miguel Flores-Vianna explores some beautifully bohemian homes –– from castles to pied-a-terres –– around the world. “What seems significant in modern Bohemia is that every component of a home has significance to its owner. It goes without saying that no bohemian would hire an interior designer to ensure the result is au courant.” It’s the kind of book I could pore over for house, and then imagine my very own goat-house-turned-villa on a far flung island in Greece.

Here’s a sofa that’s stood the test of time. You’d think that Mario Marenco’s 70’s sofa was designed last week. The orange leather version has a retro feel, for sure, but it fits right in with contemporary design. I think it’s absolutely beautiful in this amber velvet, and no doubt a dream to sit on. Getting back up again, could be an issue.

I have no idea where this room is, but it’s kind of a dream. Maybe it’s in a palazzo in Florence, with a window that looks out on to the Arno. Just imagine the time and skill that was poured into such a room. I feel that one can only sleep naked in this bed. Or in a beautiful, silk nightie adorned with flowers of antique lace. The cherubs would write your dreams.

Hello, dream room! Where do I begin? The mirror, the art works, the mouille lights? We’ve got decadent architectural moldings, marbles floors, velvet poofs with pink tassels and paintings that look like they belong at the Musee d’Orsay. There’s only one outfit for this room, and that’s a vintage djellaba worn with velvet slippers and a bun the size of a brioche.

I’m sure I’ve written about Kip and Co –– makers of colour rich, printed linens and towels –– here before. But the collections are so brilliant and joyful  –– why not do it again? This duvet is the brightest yellow on one side, with fuchsia and tangerine on the reverse.  And these plush velvet pillows come in every colour of the candy shop. Check out the towels, too. A splash of lobster pink goes with anything.