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Add Warmth and Charm with Western Touches

October 3, 2011 by Dan

If you’d like to add a bit more charm and warmth to your home, it’s hard to beat the beauty of Western decor. The Western style of decorating just seems to naturally conjure up thoughts of comfort and down-home appeal. Whether you choose to decorate your home in a predominantly Western theme or just want to add a few homey touches, you and your family are sure to enjoy the end result. Here are a few decorating tips you can use to bring a bit of Western country charm to your home.

Western “Cowboy” Style

Many people immediately think of cowboy-style decor when they hear the words “Western style.” There just seems to be something bold and a bit “larger than life” about this style of decorating. Although the style is definitely down-home in nature, it can also provide plenty of elegant comfort. Oversized furniture pieces, which frequently feature overstuffed cushions and bold details, are right at home in this decorating style. Leather, cowhide, wood and metal are commonplace in furniture pieces, decorating accessories and light fixtures.

When decorating a room with “cowboy” Western style, you can opt for an authentic look or one that is a bit more whimsical and playful. For example, worn cowboy boots, old saddles and other authentic pieces can add to a traditional Western look. Rustic Western wall art can also be used to add an authentic look. However, you could also opt for faux cowhide prints, campy cowboy memorabilia, and other playful decorating items that will add a lot of fun and warmth to the room.

Southwestern Charm

The Western cowboy style of decorating is quite popular, especially in some regions of the United States. However, the Southwestern style of decorating is also equally popular. The Southwestern decorating style can add a lot of warmth, comfort and color to one or more rooms of your home. The style draws most of its inspiration from the Southwestern portion of the United States, as well as Mexico.

Southwestern color schemes are usually reminiscent of the colors you find in the desert. Shades of brown, orange, terra cotta, and yellow can be combined with vivid shades such as turquoise. Patterns include those that have been traditionally used by native populations for centuries. The overall look tends to be restful, peaceful and in tune with nature. Because of these qualities, this style of decorating often lends itself especially well to family rooms, living rooms, patios and other areas where family and friends like to gather.

When decorating a Southwestern-styled room, it often works well to combine authentic Southwestern relics with modern-day art pieces. For example, you could use Southwestern metal wall art alongside a traditionally patterned Indian blanket. Pottery, metal pieces, hand-woven tapestries and desert plants such as cacti can add to the overall look. Sculptures can also be used to add artistic and yet traditional appeal to the Southwestern-styled home. Traditional textiles can work well for upholstered furniture pieces, or to create comfortable pillows and throw blankets. Wall art that depicts the beauty of the Southwestern desert can also add to the overall look and feel of the room.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Wall Coverings Tagged With: country style, home decor, rustic decor, wall art, western style

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