Western style decorating goes by many names including rustic, mountain style, cabin, cowboy, southwest, etc. Regardless of what you call it, you will notice that this style of decorating has many things in common. One of those elements is the use of natural materials. Some of the common materials that you will find in western style decorating include wood, rock, leather and metal. You will also see beadwork, wool, cotton and even shed antlers within this decorating style.
The furniture that is used in western decorating is generally of a large scale and is typically made of wood. Although the furniture may feature carvings, there is generally a lack of ornate detail. Log furniture is common and is usually known as mission style furniture. Colors associated with this style of decorating tend to include honey, black, shades of brown, beige, forest green, navy blue, rust and cream. And one sure winner that always goes well with this theme is leather.
