Southwestern Design In Your Living Room
When we think of the Southwest most of us think of desert, cactus and wide open space. When we decorate for Southwestern flavor, it is the colors of the Southwest that become important. The colors of nature abound in the Southwest. Blending into nature's palette are the colors and design associated with the Native Americans indigenous to this area.
Make sure before all is purchased for the decor that you are aware of what color scheme to go with. Many choose a neutral wall if they aren't into painting their walls bright colors. If you do this you'll need to accent with the popular southwest colors such as oranges, reds, yellows, and greens. Adding this color palette to your living room design will make it feel as if it came right from a designer.
If you are sort of scared of color and want to stay more neutral with just a hint of color then go ahead and paint your walls an off white or at least a light tan. Bring the color scheme in with the pillows on the furniture, window treatments, and even picture frames. Mix a few neutral pillows in with the mix and you'll create a great scheme of color.
If you aren't afraid of color and don't mind painting your wall an orange or yellow then you'll want to choose your furniture wisely. You'll want more neutral pieces with a few bright colored pillows. You don't want to overwhelm the design with a horrid palette. Always remember that dark wood furniture and other pieces in the room are a great design when choosing this style.
Your accent pieces should be as near to authentic Southwestern as possible. Many of the Southwest's Native Americans weave beautiful rugs and wall hangings and artisans create wonderful carvings and works of art that look beautiful in rooms with a Southwestern theme. Look for many authentic Indian works to include in your new living room.
Area rugs are another great option to tie in another color palette or even a different texture into the room. If you're able to find a rug which looks like an authentic Native American hand woven rug, you're in luck. Snatch it up and place it in your new living room.
Always remember the southwest style is supposed to feel laid back and you need to enjoy yourself after your hard work is complete.
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