Creative Western Decor Ideas

The features of western decor are unique and offer a rustic look. If you simply desire to purchase an accent piece or even achieve an entire ranch style makeover, there are various ideas and elements of interior design to consider. Watching western movie classics can offer ideas from the props used to help create an authentic western feel. You may see an idea you would like to re-create. Ideas others have found useful include art pieces made from driftwood, steer horns, paintings of the southwest and cow hides for floor coverings. For inspiration and fresh ideas, be sure to study the history of western decor. 

Several western-inspired furniture pieces date back to the 1600's from New Mexico by the Spanish. Yet, they didn't become popular till the 1930's and 1940's. Sometimes decorating inspiration may come from reviewing different time periods. This may offer authentic but modern ideas for displaying your favorite pieces such as Navajo rugs, hand-tooled leather saddles or other interesting, western artifacts.

For other interesting, western decor variations, look at home improvement or do it yourself projects. For those who enjoy working with their hands, this can become a fun and creative task. Two great choices for flooring would be Mexican tile or weathered planks of wood. You could add swinging saloon wooden doors to your family room or entrance to the kitchen. Wooden shutters may be added to your windows and artwork with a western theme can be used for wall decor. Rustic earth tone colors that can be found in western style blankets and throws would be a creative way in which to paint a mural design on the wall. Use natural textures when creating a western theme. 

Maybe use accessories and furnishings made with natural materials including leather, rocks, and wood. Both cowhide and bear skin are popular animal skins for decorating. Native American-inspired animal skins also include sheep and raccoon. Metal such as iron or tin can add interesting elements as seen by adding a wrought iron bed frame. Stones and pebbles near the fireplace offer a rustic look. For a cabin-like appearance pine floors, tables and chairs can give an enlightening natural feel to any room. It's important to understand the different techniques in decorating while using western fabrics. Many fabrics are natural while offering different colors, tones and textures. Two examples are flannel and muslin. Use western inspired fabrics on your bed, table and throughout your room. 

Decorate with cheerful colors such as brown and orange and shade variations. Seek unique decorative items to use as accent pieces. Especially in small, older wooden pieces of furniture, rustic carvings and distressed markings may be observed. When it comes to plants, pine trees or a cactus may help add authenticity to your theme. Dried flowers and branches are other ideas. Other elements that would be interesting for a Wild West theme would include stirrups, bridles and horseshoes. Decorating with a western theme is a good opportunity to be creative using your personal interests as a guide. For the overall western decor look you want to achieve, keep in mind, fabrics and the use of color schemes and natural materials. See all of our rustic southwest and western decor ideas.

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