| When you think of America, the Wild West | | | | The colors chosen are typically ones that can be |
| certainly is an aspect that comes to mind. With | | | | found out west in nature; deep reds, forest |
| western theme furniture, you can incorporate | | | | greens, rock gray. You'll also see dark blues and |
| that period into you home. | | | | sometimes cream is used an accent color. The |
| You don't have to live in the West to enjoy | | | | fabric used in most western pieces is textured. |
| Western theme furniture in your home. Whether | | | | Old leather and suede are often found. When |
| you decide to furnish an entire room in western | | | | cloth is used, it is typically woven blankets or |
| furniture, or just use a few accent pieces, you will | | | | denim. This furniture is meant to be touched and |
| find that it can add a special sense of flair to any | | | | used. It is not merely a decorative item, but is |
| theme of décor. | | | | built to stand up to every day use. Furniture that |
| Western theme furniture is influenced by the "Old | | | | is vintage or has the appearance of age is |
| West" as well as the animals and nature available | | | | prevalent in western furniture, as many times |
| in the western areas of the United States. While it | | | | designers seek to mimic the way furniture |
| has always been present in homes in these areas, | | | | appeared in the "Old West." |
| this theme of décor has quickly spread | | | | While there are many people who chose to |
| through the United States and even around the | | | | decorate their entire home in a Western motif, |
| world, and is found in urban areas quite often. | | | | you don't need to do that in order to utilize this |
| Furniture done in a western theme is largely made | | | | theme. A couch or love seat done in a western |
| of natural materials. Wood, leather, rocks, and | | | | theme can be a great accent piece, and often |
| metal all feature prominently. Animal and nature | | | | can blend in well with other themes of furniture. |
| motifs are often included. Bear, deer, fish, and | | | | Because of the rich, dark colors, this type of |
| moose all are incorporated in design elements. | | | | furniture often works well in a den or office. |
| Antlers, both real and manufactured, are also | | | | People who live in log theme homes often pick |
| used quite frequently. Western furniture is not | | | | western furniture for their homes because the |
| ornate, and does not have a lot of carvings or | | | | colors go so well together. It is a good way to |
| frilly designs. The pieces are typically large and | | | | use leather furniture in your home if you have |
| simple. | | | | children, because the pieces are so rugged and |
| You won't find any pastels in western furniture. | | | | durable. |