For adding warmth and coziness to your home, nothing beats western furnishings and decor.
Western style decor can be used in any area of the country, and has grown in popularity in recent years. This style of decor offers down-home appeal and comfort, and is welcoming to anyone who enters your home.
Some of the pieces used in western style decor are rugged and rough, though certainly not all pieces need to be.
Some people use old pieces such as wagon wheels and old saws to decorate their walls. If this is not for you, you can still decorate in western decor. There are many different ways to decorate using this style without feeling like you have old barnyard wood hanging on your walls!
Part of the charm of western decor is the colors that are used. These colors come from nature, such as deep greens, golds, reds and russets. Using these colors adds an abundance of charm and a feeling of warmth to your home.
You can use these colors on your walls, rugs, pillows, and throws as well as in pictures, figurines, etc. If you really want to add some western flair, add some horseshoes here and there - this will really add to the homestead appeal!
Try using these colors in a throw or rug, for example. A striped pattern rug consisting of these colors is very striking when used in western decor.
Wood accents painted with these colors are also beautiful, as well as pictures containing rich colors. Native American pictures, as well as mountain terrain and desert landscapes, along with cowboys and horses add a great amount of interest to western decor styled homes.
Using an abundance of rich wood items is essential in this type of decor. Wood floors are exceptionally beautiful when decorating your home with the western look, but if you don't have them, use lots of rich colored throw rugs - this adds even more to the cozy, inviting atmosphere.
You can find wooden planters, wine racks, and dozens of other items to add to your western decor. There are endless selections of western type figurines, lamps, wooden-framed mirrors and furnishings to choose from.
Try using a small Native American statue or a figurine featuring some wild horses. These add even more to the western theme and appeal of your home.
Use your imagination, and you can conjure up all types of ideas for giving your home the old-time appeal of the wild west!
