When you want to redesign your home’s interior design, finding the right aesthetic for your tastes becomes the first step. For many homeowners across the United States, a western-inspired home design is a dream project. For those who want to live out this dream, but do not know where to begin, understanding which design elements and projects are most important to focus on becomes essential. Thankfully, we’ve crafted this useful guide that covers the six key elements of the western interior design aesthetic for you to take advantage of:
1. Western-Inspired Furniture
More than any other element of your home’s interior design, having furniture that will unlock the western look that you’re going for becomes critical. Without furniture that captures that ranch, homesteader-inspired feel that you’re going for, your furniture will likely end up clashing with other western design choices you choose to use. Thankfully, there is more amazing, quality western-inspired furniture available in the marketplace today than there has been in a long time, thanks to the resurgence in the western aesthetic’s popularity with homeowners.
2. Cowhide
Few materials scream western quite like cowhide. While the most traditional use of cowhide is for a truly impressive rug, it can also be used for bed throws, curtains, and many other projects. People have even been using cowhide to create mirror and picture frames in recent years, so if that use sounds up your alley taste-wise, you should consider incorporating it into your home’s interior design choices! That being said, overdoing it with the cowhide can take away from an authentic western-inspired look, so make sure you use this powerful look sparingly.
3. Horse and Wildlife Art Pieces
Art pieces featuring pictures and representations of horses, as well as other western-linked animals will add a lot of value to your home’s exterior when you’re trying to achieve an authentic western-inspired look. Black and white photographs of horses, and other livestock, have been especially popular in 2022. Paintings, quilts, and other art that features gorgeous pictures of wildlife will ensure you’re able to add a down-to-Earth feel to your home on a budget (as some of the other wildlife-inspired decorations that will be discussed below can seriously strain your budget). Thankfully, there is always a way to make your home improvement projects work on your budget, as long as you’re willing to get creative.
4. Antlers and Other Animal Party Decorations
Decorations that are created using antlers, or other animal parts, have become hyper-popular with western-design-loving homeowners over the last decade. Especially in 2022, antler-including chandeliers and other light fixtures have been a hot-selling item amongst homeowners. Other parts of deers, hunted birds, and other animals have been used to decorate everything from curtains, to quilts, to mantle pieces as well. For a unique, earthy, and nature-inspired decoration piece, you might want to consider visiting a taxidermist, as they can help you create a custom piece that will make your home’s interior look unique among other homeowners who love animal-inspired decoration pieces.
5. Nailhead Trim
While this is not the first project you’d think of when looking to amp up the western-inspired aesthetic of your home, it remains incredibly important. Nailhead trim originated back during Louis XIII’s reign in France, but in more recent design circles, it’s used to achieve the look of homes that were made by homesteaders in the 1700s and 1800s. DIY project lovers will be especially happy to incorporate traditional, western-inspired nailhead trim into their home’s interior. Since this is also one of the most affordable projects you can embrace on this list it should prove incredibly popular with budget-conscious readers. Nailhead trim can also be useful for adding a timeless, classy look to your home as well.
6. Navajo Rugs and Other Western Textiles
Native Americans have long been known for their amazing craftsmanship and design talents. Navajo rugs have become a key aspect of traditional western interior design, so anyone who wants to perfect the look of their home’s western-inspired interior needs to invest in one. Additionally, there are other qualities, popular western-inspired textiles that can be used to achieve the aesthetic that you’re looking for. Textiles made by people in Central America, and those who specialize in a western-inspired look can be great choices as well, for example. Shopping second-hand for these products is recommended for readers on a budget, however, as these pieces can be very expensive.
Here’s to Your Dream Western-Inspired Home
By following this guide, and incorporating these six key design elements, you can make your home’s interior look authentically western. This beautiful design aesthetic is continuing to explode in its popularity with homeowners in 2022, so these projects have the potential to boost your home’s equity value as well. Here’s to you finally unlocking your dream western-inspired home design!
