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Although you might think that there isn’t a big difference between a western style of decorating and Native American or southwestern decorating styles, they are actually quite distinct from one another. Although they might share a similar color palette at times, each of these decorating styles has its own focus and sense of design. While southwestern and Native American decorating styles tend to be more casual, there is often a certain elegance and even extravagance to a western style of decorating. If you’d like to add the look of the west to your home, here are four ways to add an authentic look and feel.

Finding a great way to decorate an apartment for a couple or single person is hard enough, but add children into the mix and decorating takes on a whole new dimension.  Apartment decorating for families is more about creative and stylish storage than it is about the newest styles of art or contemporary design.

That being said, there is no reason why unique and clever decor cannot be added to the mix.

Room by Room

When starting to design decor for a family apartment, break the design down room by room.  Each room of the apartment will, most likely, serve several purposes and should be designed accordingly.  From the bathroom to the bedroom to the small alcove where the washer and dryer are nestled, each space should work for the family’s needs and accommodate their lifestyle.  By working from room to room, it will be easier to achieve a cohesive and efficient design.

Sumaré House - Exterior

The brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld designed this house for a graphic designer in São Paulo with a studio situated below street level opening into a garden.

Called Sumaré House and completed in 2007, the two-storey house features a studio and a long étagère to display the owners work.

The project also includes a space for ballet and a swimming pool on the upper floor, next to the clients bedroom.

With intense care for details, the Sumaré House, is a perfect example for open minded clients that can materialize in open spaces, and a improved lifestyle overall. Although the finishing materials are not what you can call “expensive” what the architect created with them yells out “style”.