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Image Sourcing and Rights

Using images on the internet is more complicated than it looks from the outside, and Boho Decor Home wants to be upfront about how it handles that. This page is the honest answer to a question a photographer, illustrator, or brand might have after spotting their work here: where did this image come from, and what can I do about it?

Boho Decor Home believes, in good faith, that every image used on this site falls under fair use, is in the public domain, or is properly licensed. There is no intention anywhere on this site to infringe on anyone’s copyright or intellectual property, and if that ever happens by mistake, Boho Decor Home wants to hear about it and make it right.

Respect for Creators

Photography and design take real skill, and Boho Decor Home doesn’t take that lightly. Every photographer, illustrator, and brand whose work has ever shaped a mood board, a styling idea, or a room concept on this site deserves credit and respect for what they made. This page exists so that respect has somewhere concrete to go if something needs fixing.

Where the Images Come From

Because home decor is such a visual topic, Boho Decor Home relies on a mix of sources to illustrate ideas, styling concepts, and room inspiration. Here’s a breakdown of where those images come from.

Creative Commons images. A large share of the lifestyle and interior photography on Boho Decor Home comes from Creative Commons sources like Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay, and Burst. Boho Decor Home honors the specific license terms of each image, including attribution requirements where a CC BY license applies.

Original photography. Some images across the site are shot specifically for Boho Decor Home, whether for a styling guide, a before-and-after concept, or a specific room breakdown. These are owned outright by the site.

Paid stock photography. For certain posts, particularly ones covering specific products, materials, or finishes, Boho Decor Home licenses images through commercial stock libraries such as Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, or Depositphotos, used under the terms of their respective licenses.

Public domain images. Occasionally, older design references or historical interior examples come from public domain sources such as Wikimedia Commons or institutional archives like the Smithsonian Open Access collection.

Brand and editorial images. When a post reviews or discusses a specific product or brand, Boho Decor Home may include an image of that product in an editorial context, which qualifies as fair use for commentary and reporting purposes. Where possible, credit is given to the original brand or photographer.

Reader and collaborator submissions. On rare occasions, a reader or collaborator has shared a photo of their own space for use in a post, always with their permission before it’s published.

Attribution Practices

Where a license requires it, whether that’s a Creative Commons BY license or an editorial fair use case, Boho Decor Home credits the original creator and links back to the source whenever possible. If an attribution is ever incorrect or missing, Boho Decor Home fixes it promptly once it’s brought to attention.

When an Image May Appear Without Full Attribution

Boho Decor Home has published a lot of content over time, and across that volume, it’s possible an image occasionally appears without complete or correct attribution. This can happen because of a broken source link, an image that circulated widely before it reached this site, or a simple oversight during publishing. It is never intentional, and Boho Decor Home takes it seriously whenever it’s flagged.

Response Time Commitment

If a rights holder reaches out about an image, Boho Decor Home aims to respond within 48 hours. Simple removal requests are often handled the same business day once verified.

No Legal Action Needed First

If you’re a photographer, illustrator, or brand and you’ve found your work on Boho Decor Home, you don’t need to send a formal legal notice or involve a lawyer before reaching out. A direct email is enough to get things moving. Boho Decor Home would rather resolve this quickly and personally than have it turn into something more complicated than it needs to be.

If You’re a Rights Holder, Here’s What You Can Ask For

Boho Decor Home wants to make this easy. If you find your work on the site, you have three options:

  1. Request credit and attribution, if it’s missing or incorrect.
  2. Request a modification, such as cropping, resizing, adding a watermark, or updating a source link.
  3. Request removal, if you’d rather the image not appear on the site at all.

Reach out at ijessicacaldwells@gmail.com and Boho Decor Home will take it from there.

What to Include in Your Message

To help Boho Decor Home resolve your request as fast as possible, please include:

  • A link to the page on Boho Decor Home where the image appears
  • A link to the original source, or proof of ownership such as a portfolio or website
  • Your name and a preferred way to reach you
  • Which of the three options above you’d like (credit, modify, or remove)

What Happens Next

Once a request comes in, Boho Decor Home confirms it was received, takes a reasonable look at the claim, and makes the requested change, whether that’s adding credit, adjusting the image, or removing it entirely. A follow-up message confirms once it’s done.

Reach Out Anytime

If you’re a creator with a question or concern about an image on this site, Boho Decor Home wants to hear from you. Email ijessicacaldwells@gmail.com and expect a reply within 48 hours.