| Western themed decor is rich, comfortable and | | | | Part of the appeal of western decor is the richly |
| inviting. Whether you live in the middle of a big | | | | textured patterns incorporated into this style of |
| city or in a rural area, you can transform the look | | | | decorating. Hand-woven fabrics edged in fringe |
| of your living room easily. If your home is | | | | are great additions. Consider hanging a large |
| currently decorated in neutral tones, you can liven | | | | tapestry decorated with desert scenes on one |
| it up simply by adding accessories. This article | | | | wall to create a focal point for the room. Richly |
| offers tips and ideas for giving your home a | | | | textured and colorful throw adds a burst of color |
| western flair that will rival the old west. | | | | when thrown casually over a neutral sofa. |
| Desert hues combined with plenty of leather and | | | | Natural elements are best for the western |
| wood lend authenticity to this style of decor. | | | | themed home. Stone, wood, leather and metal all |
| Warm up a neutral room with rich, rustic colors | | | | combine to create an atmosphere that is |
| and you will find that your rooms have more | | | | comfortable, warm and eye-catching. If your |
| depth and appeal. | | | | budget allows, you may want to invest in a |
| Add Southwestern Color | | | | brown leather sofa and love seat. Coffee and end |
| The colors most often found in this decorating | | | | tables constructed of knotty pine or any rough |
| style include cactus green, rust orange, adobe red | | | | wood lends further western appeal. Furniture that |
| and yellow shades inspired by the sun. If your | | | | has a distressed look is perfect; wrought iron |
| furniture is colored in neutral hues, add depth and | | | | adds style as well. |
| warmth to the room by painting the walls in a | | | | Should you decide to take the look toward a |
| muted orange or deep yellow shade. Throw | | | | more southwestern style, turquoise accents lend |
| pillows, accent rugs, ceramic pottery and other | | | | a Native American appeal. Consider throw pillows |
| accessories add vibrance to the room. Richly | | | | for the sofa containing shades of turquoise, or |
| textured tapestries can be used in throw pillows | | | | southwestern inspired throw rugs for a wooden |
| and wall hangings as well. | | | | floor. |
| Terra Cotta and Ceramics Add a Western | | | | Keep in mind that natural textures and materials, |
| Influence | | | | colors inspired by the desert, ceramics and terra |
| Add plenty of terra cotta and ceramics to enrich | | | | cotta all play important roles in creating the look |
| the look. Consider placing terra cotta tiles on the | | | | of the Wild West. If your furniture is styled in a |
| walls, floors or counter tops. Boldly colored | | | | way that is completely opposite of what you |
| ceramic pots filled with cactus and other greenery | | | | need and you cannot afford to buy new, consider |
| are perfect in this style of decor. Containers | | | | neutral toned slipcovers. Most of the slipcovers |
| decorated in a southwestern pattern are a | | | | available these days are fitted to provide a neat, |
| beautiful addition as well. | | | | clean appearance. Decorate your home in the |
| Fabrics Add an Artistic Flair | | | | spirit of the west! |