Jul 28 2010
Western Style Decorating Tips
The feel of Western themed décor is rich comfortable and inviting. Whether you live in the middle of a big city or a rural area, you can easily alter the feel of your living room. If your house is currently adorned in neutral tones, you can bring it to life by simply adding accessories to compliment the neutral tones. This article offers tips and ideas that will prove useful in giving your home a western flair that will challenge that of the old west.
The use of desert hues combined with leather an wood all provide authenticity for this type of décor. Add depth, warmth and appeal to a neutral room by using rich, rustic colors.
Add Southwestern Color
The tones regularly found in this decorating style include cactus green, rust orange, adobe red and yellow shades inspired by the sun. Adding depth and warmth to a room with furniture that has natural colors is as easy as painting a few walls, muted orange and deep yellow shades can accomplish the job easily. Accent rugs, ceramic pottery, throw pillows and other accessories liven up the room. Wall hangings and throw pillows can consist of ornately textured tapestries as well.
Terra Cotta and Ceramics Add a Western Influence
Lots of terra cotta and ceramics will give a richer look to the area. Placing terra cotta tiles on the walls, floors or counter tops of your home should be taken into consideration. Using boldly colored ceramic pots filled with cactus and other greenery is perfect in this style of décor. Containers adorned in a southwestern pattern are a wonderful addition just as well.
Fabrics Add an Artistic Flair
Some of the appeal of western décor stems from the richly textured patterns included in this style of decorating. Hand-woven fabrics with fringed edges are great additions. Consider hanging a single large tapestry decorated with scenes of the desert on one wall to create the room’s focal point. The use of richly textured and colorful throw adds a burst of color when casually thrown over a neutral sofa.
Using natural elements is perfect for the western themed home. The comfortable, warm and eye-catching look and atmosphere is created by a combination of stone, wood, leather and metal. If a brown leather sofa or love seat is within your budget buying one would be a great idea. The western feel can be added to with the inclusion of tables constructed with rough woods. Furniture with a distressed look is just right; wrought iron adds style to the room as well.
If you should decide to lean towards a more southwestern style, turquoise accents will lend a Native American appeal to the room. Southwestern inspired throw rugs and throw pillows should be considered for sofas containing shades of turquoise.
Remember that the look of the Wild West draws from ceramics, natural textures and materials and colors inspired by the desert. If your furnishings are styled in a way entirely contrary to what you need and do not have the means of buying new, consider using neutral toned slipcovers. Slipcovers these days are often fitted in order to allow for neat and clean appearances. Embellish your home in the spirit of the west!
About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been part of the home furnishings and interior decorating business for four decades. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in California. They carry a large selection of Amish made solid oak furniture for your home office, dining room and bedroom. Whether you’re looking for a wooden dining table or a oak dining sets for your formal dining room and kitchen nook then they have everything you need.