| The popularity of western home furnishings has | | | | landscapes, sunsets, pine trees, Native American |
| grown quickly in recent years. More and more | | | | arts and crafts, as well as cowboys and their |
| people are noticing the down-home appeal of | | | | ranching activities might influence the makers of |
| western home furnishings and accessories. Part of | | | | western home furnishings. |
| this surge in popularity is due to increased | | | | Whether we realize it or not, the furnishings and |
| exposure on the home decorating and interior | | | | accents we end up getting for our home are |
| design shows on TV. Also, the number of home | | | | often a reflection of our interests and our |
| decorating magazines that feature stories and/or | | | | personalities. After all, there is usually a reason |
| pictures about western decor has helped boost | | | | why we are attracted to certain decorating styles |
| the overall awareness. | | | | more than others. |
| Contrary to what a few people might suggest, | | | | One reason people might like western home |
| you do not need to live in the western part of | | | | furnishings is that it reminds them of a favorite |
| North America to decorate your home with | | | | family trip to someplace like Yosemite or |
| western home furnishings. Whether you have a | | | | Yellowstone National Park. Let's not forget the |
| few items here and there, or decorate the entire | | | | popularity of Roy Rogers and other singing |
| room in a western theme, you'll be adding a | | | | cowboys, and so forth for those of us past the |
| feeling of warmth and casual charm to your | | | | age of 50. Cowboys and cowgirls are still a |
| home. | | | | popular theme for blankets and pajamas for |
| A common misconception about western home | | | | children. So, maybe, just maybe, our fondness for |
| furnishings is that some people think it all has a | | | | western home furnishings comes from a |
| rough, rugged look and feel, as if it were thrown | | | | deep-down desire to satisfy the inner cowboy or |
| together with old boards from a barn. Well, | | | | cowgirl still left in us. |
| actually, there are a few pieces that are done like | | | | A room with western home furnishings is warm, |
| that on purpose. However, for the most part, | | | | inviting, and loaded with down-home appeal. It |
| western style furnishings are well made, stylish, | | | | makes for a great place in which to spend time |
| with a casual elegance all their own. | | | | with family and friends. And, when you want to |
| The wide variety of western home furnishings | | | | have a little privacy, a bedroom with western |
| includes sofas, chairs, all types of tables, lamps | | | | furnishings can become a welcome retreat from |
| and lighting fixtures, rugs, beds and bedding, throw | | | | the demands and distractions of a busy day. |
| pillows, table decorations, wine racks, coat racks, | | | | No matter what your reason for liking western |
| wall art, and dozens of other items. | | | | home furnishings, you can be assured that there |
| Western style items made of wood often have a | | | | are plenty of items to choose from at price levels |
| natural look to enhance the warmth and beauty | | | | for almost every budget. The main thing to keep |
| of the wood. On various furnishings, you'll see | | | | in mind is that western style decor offers a great |
| many of the same colors that are found in | | | | combination of warmth, comfort, and style, along |
| nature. Such things as mountain vistas, desert | | | | with lots of visual interest. |