Western, Cowboy, Ranch style a "look" that reminds us of the Old West and is always in fashion!

Western, Cowboy, Ranch style a "look" that reminds us of the Old West and is always fashionable!

Natural materials is an essential element in decorating in a western themes. Normally, local rock, wood, metal and leather are materials used in basic construction with the adding of wool, beadwork and Deer or Elk antler making up the "accent" items.

Furniture used in creating a Western or Cowboy style are usually large and sturdy looking wood pieces. Today many use log constructed furniture in their western decorating. Older is usually preferred to a new furniture piece. Many awesome decorating themes include cracked leather living room furniture, old indian blankets and even old ranch work implements.

Bedrooms done in a western style usually have a masculine feel. Mixing a variety of styles for your desired effect can include Native American, denim or wool blankets just to name a few.

Fabrics in a Cowboy, Ranch room are tough and textured. Usually lots of leather, suede, wool, denim and fur is used. Most are usually matte finished - look used and weathered. Upholstered furniture can have woven chenilles and fabrics with various patterns.

Colors most commonly found in a Western home are light brown to honey shaded wood, rock and metals. Colors used to accent the main colors are terra cotta, brown, sienna red, sedona red, blues - including navy and gray. This wide variety of colors gives the decorator total freedom in decorating styles and color themes.

Floors are almost always hardwood. Wide plank flooring, especially some from an old barn or cabin is an absolute "Winner"! On top of these wood floors, are a variety of woven wool rugs, furs and animal hides.

The overall cowboy - western - ranch look is normally a blend of new and old, rugged with some soft accents. The modern western, cowboy or ranch style home can be as much of new or old as you would like. Some of the most compelling rooms is using a tasteful blend of the old, rough, timber look combined with the new softer leather and wools.

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