Rustic Southwestern Design

You will find that the bright colors and warmth of the style will help to breed lively conversation.

Your first step in your Southwestern makeover is to determine your color pallet. Some of the most traditional Southwestern colors include oranges, yellows, greens, and reds. One idea is to purchase throw rugs from a local Native American reservation, and many pick up one of the deep, rich colors from the rug to paint the walls. Another use for colorful throw rugs is as wall hangings. Check online and at Native American reservations if they are close for these rugs which are usually still made by hand. You want to be sure to pick one that contains the color pallet you choose for the room.

Your next step after determining your color pallet and picking some rugs and blankets to work as accent pieces is to find furniture that matches your color scheme and the overall theme of the room. It can be very difficult to find one couch that does all this. One idea is to just purchase a slipcover that matches your color scheme, this way you don’t need to invest in a whole new couch. If you plan on using bright colors for throw pillows or the other chairs in the room, a tan slipcover will provide a nice neutral backdrop. The best match for the Southwestern style is furniture constructed using dark woods which are slightly distressed. You will find a good match if you use rustic style furniture in your Southwestern room.

Now it is time to find some accessories to match the rest of the room. Look at the colors in your throw rug and make sure each of those colors is repeated three times around the room. This will allow all the colors to blend nicely. You can break up the bright colors with the addition of wood and tan fabrics. Other nice touches include items in turquoise and ivory.

You will get a warm cozy feeling in a room that has been decorated in the Southwestern style. Your guests will feel warm and comfortable as the colors are inviting. Remember that the color pallets for a Southwestern room invite conversation and action, so keep this in mind when thinking about the rooms function. A great addition to any Southwestern style is the addition of authentic Native American artwork. Use your creativity and make the room your own.