How to Decorate Your Home With Western Themes
Choose to decorate your home with Western touches, a theme with all-American appeal. Western themes are cozy and comfortable, bringing in elements from the outside to create a sense of harmony with the earth while honoring an American lifestyle. From rustic to more formal and elegant, Western decorating themes can give homes a relaxing vibe, making guests feel welcome and comfortable. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose a color scheme that best highlights Western decor. Choose colors found outside, such as deep green, terra cotta, brick red, shades of blue, grey, cream, tan, cocoa and white. Golden colors, like yellow or a light beige, add warmth to rooms, while shades of blue inspire peacefulness.
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Choose flooring that complements the theme. Select ceramic tiles in your Western-style home if the look is more modern. Dark hardwood floors also work because they blend well with country and contemporary Western styles. Select area rugs to help create the right mood. A woven rug provides a more rustic look, while a rug with stripes or blocks of color that match the decor offer a more elegant look.
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Decorate with a variety of textures and colors. The textures you select will help determine to mood of the theme. For instance, choose terra cotta pottery, iron fixtures, baskets and rugs to add interest to rooms. Leather pieces, such as furniture cushions or lampshades, also add a Western flair.
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Hang artwork that highlights the theme. An antique wagon wheel gives a room all the character it needs. Another option is artwork depicting the colors of a Western landscape. Horses, pastures and canyons provide pleasing scenes with plenty of earthy colors, such as brown, beige, black, blue and green. Look for unusual pieces, such as branding irons, animal skins or antlers to add character to your home.
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Choose lighting that enhances the rooms as well as your Western theme. Lanterns bring a Western spirit to rooms, as well as iron or metal art chandeliers. Decorate with candles in a variety of sizes and colors. Select a style that complements the rest of your decor, and place them around rooms to distribute light evenly.
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Add Western-style accessories for added character. Shop for unusual items, such as boot spurs or whiskey bottles. Include an animal motif, such as deer or fish, to establish a theme. Fill baskets with pine cones, leaves and wildflowers for a pleasing look that brings in the outdoors.
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Tips & Warnings
Shop for accessories at antique and Western stores.
References
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