Western Style Decorating Tips
by Kathy Burns-Millyard
The days of the old west are gone, but the style isn't. Quite the contrary, the western style home is making a tremendous comeback. It is something about the Naturalistic style that has folks wanting it for their home. How can you achieve this natural look without hiring a professional interior decorator? It can be as easy as three steps.
First, choose the right color schemes for the Western look. The main colors that are unanimous in almost every Western home are sugar/honey, blacks and grays. The darker black colors are relatively left for the metals and the grays for the rock decor, but you being your own designer are free to use them however you wish. Accent colors are used to bring out these main colors. Some of the popular Western accent colors are Dark and Earth reds (for the Earth), dark green (signifying the woods), and dark blues (the rivers and creeks).
Second, choose decorations that are common and characteristic of the Western scene. For instance, anything that is related to the woods, animals, flowers, cacti, mountains, streams, mighty rivers, Native Americans, Vibrant Colors, and more. This western style floor lamp is an excellent example of how you can use small, everyday decor items to create a specialty themed look. Other decoration ideas include: pictures, plants, taxidermy, statues, sketches, figurines, and more. If you get really creative, you can find a Western supply store and purchase some custom items that are native to the West. Like an old saddle or old worn cowboy boots. Again, you are the designer. Let your imagination run wild!
And lastly, choose the proper fabric and materials for your room. Leather is a popular choice for materials. But remember aged leather is better than newer leather. Furniture that is crackled, chipped or depressed is a nice choice. The Western days were ages ago. Choosing furniture that fits this idea is perfect for the style that you are trying to achieve.
And when it is all put together, you will have a room that looks like it's straight out of a Western flick. And it'll take little effort and time on your part. If these step are followed and if you add extra creativity to the mix, your new room will be a sight for sore eyes. We all have a yearning for the past in one way or another and this is why the Western style is coming back. That is the best part to achieving the Western style.
About the Author © 2006, Kathy Burns-Millyard
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