| If you are into the Western decorating theme, | | | | unfinished and put pictures of your family or of |
| you can have a lot of fun using it to decorate | | | | western mountains and hills in them. You can also |
| your kitchen. In fact, you can take one element | | | | find many items made from tree branches or |
| of the theme and go crazy with it. For instance, | | | | logs as well as items made from deer antlers and |
| one Western decorating idea is to focus on a | | | | items covered in cow hide (either faux or real!) |
| Western object like some cowboy boots or a | | | | Another great thing to use is copper or black iron |
| cowboy hat. You can even combine elements and | | | | accents. You can get away with either of these. |
| use both of them as your central decorating | | | | If you have a pot hanger over your kitchen |
| theme. | | | | island, you should try mixing both copper pieces |
| You can find all types of decor in the Western | | | | and cast iron pieces. In addition, you can even use |
| decorating theme. Try looking for cookie jars or | | | | cast iron skillets or pans as wall decor and hang |
| other ceramics that you can sit out on your | | | | them accordingly. And don't forget pot holders, |
| counter for an interesting effect. Also look for | | | | tablecloths and dish towels made with Western |
| western themed curtains and light switch covers. | | | | theme fabrics. |
| One fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon is to | | | | Try your own Western decorating ideas in your |
| scour the local antique shops for Western themed | | | | kitchen to see exactly what works for you and |
| decor. You'll be surprised at the interesting items | | | | what doesn't. The Western theme is perfect if |
| you can find! You can use browns, red, navy, or | | | | you love to constantly feel like you are the "Wild |
| cream to pull in the Americana theme to the mix | | | | West" or in a log cabin. It can look great in any |
| as well. | | | | home if you are consistent with the decor. Using |
| One great way to pull off the theme is to also | | | | Western style accents on the counters, window |
| look for accents made of unfinished wood. You | | | | treatments, floors and walls will help pull the look |
| can often find tables and chairs that actually look | | | | together and make you feel like you are rustling |
| like they were made with unfinished logs. These | | | | up grub for your cowhands on a Western ranch |
| are perfect for a Western decorated kitchen. In | | | | even if you are living in a modern city home! |
| addition, you can use photo frames that look | | | | |