Simply Western
Southwestern-, ranch-, and Western-style homes
are structurally simple. No fancy architecture is required to create a cabin decor
for these looks.
©Russell and Rusty Viers, Livingston, Montana
A Native American cabinet depicts the rough and tumble of life on the
Western frontier. Carved Indian heads accent the Southwestern-style piece.
Natural and authentic materials used in simple ways will make your cabin's Western style ring true.
©Natalie Fay Linn Native American Baskets
Made at the turn of the 20th century, this Native American coiled basket
depicts a striking graphic pattern in black and white.
 ©Russell and Rusty Viers, Livingston, Montana A heavily burled Molesworth-style armchair and matching ottoman are upholstered in leather and Chimayo weavings. |
You can't go wrong with
oversize furnishings upholstered in natural-colored leather. Navajo rugs on the
floor underline the style, and collections that interest you -- from Native
American pottery to cowboy boots -- will give your cabin that Western twang.
©Santos Furniture
An octagonal game table set on a giant wood burl offers plenty of elbow room
for poker games. Carved keyhole chairs complete the set.
Don't overlook your home's light fixtures. From antler chandeliers to kitschy chuck-wagon table lamps, searching for the perfect lighting will lead you to wonderful and whimsical sources.
©Dancing Light Lamp by Cloudbird
A Native American basket shape blooms in iron in this table lamp.
The lampshade is painted by hand and accented with a pattern of leather lacings.
For more decorating ideas, see:
- Country Decorating Ideas
- Modern Decor Ideas
- Window Treatment Ideas
- Decorating Ideas
- Kitchen Decorating Ideas
- Dining Room Decorating Ideas
- Bedroom Decorating Ideas
- Bathroom Decorating Ideas
- Home Office Decorating Ideas
- Home Spaces
- Interior Decorating
