Cowboy Theme Decorating

Decorating in a cowboy theme can be easy.

Decorating using a cowboy theme is a way to create a Western feel in any room of the house. There are many decor schemes that can be used to create a cowboy theme, and choosing the best one will make the room seem as though it has been professionally decorated. Take everything into account when decorating using a cowboy theme, from the colors of the walls to the types of furniture and accessories you choose.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Paintbrushes
• Wooden furniture
• Cowboy pictures
• Cow skull
• Horse pictures

Instructions

How to Decorate a Child's Room with a Cowboy Theme

1. Choose a paint color for the child's room that fits the cowboy theme, and that can also grow with the child and change with his tastes. Beige and ivory can be used in cowboy decorating schemes.

2. Remove all furniture from the room before painting it. Ventilate the room and allow the paint to dry for 24 to 48 hours before continuing to decorate.

3. Attach cowboy decals or paint a mural on the wall of an Old Western saloon or landscape. This is a simple way to add a cowboy feeling to a room that will also be visually interesting for a child.

4. Add cowboy toys and accessories to the room, such as posters of movies about the Old West, horse figurines and bedding and lamps that feature images of cowboys and horses.

5. Add dark wooden furniture to the room. Wooden furniture will last for many years and helps capture the feel of furniture from the Old West.

How to Decorate a Cowboy-Themed Room

1. Choose paint that emphasizes the cowboy theme. Ivory, beige and dark brown are all good decorating colors for a cowboy-themed room. Additionally, shades of green can also be used to accent the cowboy theme.

2. Remove all furniture from the room and paint it. Allow the paint to dry for 24 to 48 hours before continuing and ensure the room is ventilated to allow paint fumes to evaporate.

3. Choose cowboy decor to accent the room, such as a Stetson hat, images of horses and cowboys and a cow skull. Place the accents throughout the room to give it a cohesive feel. Add decorative horseshoes to the room as well.

4. Pick out dark colored furniture for the room to highlight the Old Western feel. Accent the furniture with cushions and blankets that use different textures and colors, such as ivory and black, to offset the room.

5. Hang images of cowboys around the room in dark wooden picture frames. Add decorative exposed beams to the walls or ceiling to give it a rough, hand-built feeling.

References

• Creative Homemaking: 7 Ideas to Inspire a Creative Cowboy Themed Bedroom
• Kids Decorating Ideas: Cowboy and Western Theme Bedroom