Simply Western

Southwestern-, ranch-, and Western-style homes are structurally simple. No fancy architecture is required to create a cabin decor for these looks.

A Native American cabinet depicts the rough and tumble of life on the Western frontier.
©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.

This Native American coiled basket depicts a striking graphic pattern in black and white.
©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.

However, the right furnishings, accessories, and finishes are essential in order to nail the Simply Western look.

A heavily burled Molesworth-style armchair and matching ottoman are upholstered in leather and Chimayo weavings.
©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.

An octagonal game table set offers plenty of elbow room.
©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.

A Native American basket shape blooms in iron in this table lamp.
©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.

Think we've exhausted all the ways to decorate a cabin? We haven't. Read on for more fabulous cabin decor designs.

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