The old west may be gone but the love of the style certainly isn't. In fact the western décor is more popular now than ever before. Perhaps it's the down to earth appeal. Don't forget to add western mirrors to your western décor.
Here are some tips to achieve that western décor.
1. Color Scheme
You need to choose colors that have a western feel. Colors like black, gray, sugar, honey accented with dark greens, reds, and blues. Think earth, forest, and rivers. You can paint in light shades and then use the darker shades for accents.
You can also do a feature wall if your room is big enough. Dark colors make a room look smaller so be careful in a small room. The lighter the color the bigger the room will look.
2. Décor
Choose decorations that have a western tone - cacti, animals, mountains, rivers, streams, forests, woods, and Native American.
Pictures, plants, statues, taxidermy, and figurines are all great additions to a western décor. Pottery done with a southwestern flare can add a nice dramatic effect to the room.
Get real creative and find an old saddle or turn a pair of cowboy boots into planters. Or how about a wagon wheel table? Let your imagination run wild.
3. Fabrics
Choose materials like leathers or suede's. Aged leather is much better than new. Think shabby chic, gently worn.
4. Furniture
Furniture should be comfortably worn. Cracked or chipped works great. Think comfortable and cozy. The wild west was long ago and your furniture should feel like it has traveled through time.
5. Western Mirrors
This is a great way to decorate a wall. In fact it's a great way to decorate a whole wall and if you've done one wall in a dark western color like red this is the wall to put your mirror display on.
The mirrors will give your room the illusion of being larger than it is. Use your imagination! How about that saddle mirror or that mirror made from boot leather? Perhaps one with a Native American style or an etched cowboy mirror?
6. Wallpaper
Western wallpaper borders can add a nice finishing touch to your room. Make sure you stick with the western theme and don't overdo it.
It's no secret that mirrors are a very handy décor tool and western mirrors are certainly no different. There are some great choices online from more traditional western styles to custom order mirrors to meet your exact needs.
Not to worry, you might feel slightly overwhelmed by so many choices but narrow your search by deciding what it is you want to accomplish.
1. Will your mirror complement or will it be a focal point?
2. What size mirror are you looking for - larger has more impact?
3. What material type?
4. What type of finish? Consider staying with shabby chic, worn finishes which tie nicely with the western theme of age.
5. What is your budget?
6. New or old? Vintage? Antique? Contemporary?
That's it! Once you know where to focus you'll quickly find the western mirrors that might work for you. Then all that's left to do is pick your favorite! Your rooms going to look fabulous!