Southwestern interior design is a warm and inviting style that blends rich cultures and traditions with bold colors and textures. This style is a beautiful infusion of Native American and Spanish styles. It showcases the beauty of the desert landscapes through its interiors. It has evolved over time to reflect a lot of contemporary and rustic elements. Whether it is Southwestern living room or bedroom decor, the interiors designed in this style bring warmth, energy, and vibrancy to the room. It represents a unique blend of rich culture and contemporary design. Moreover, it is also quite simple and affordable to implement. To implement this style decide if you want a traditional southwestern interior style or prefer contemporary southwestern interiors.
The main characteristics of the southwestern style are earth and jewel tones, rough textures, woven textiles, and natural materials. You can also use metalwork details, terracotta tiles and objects, and pottery as accent pieces. Southwestern interiors have a warm earthy color palette with jewel tones that resembles the desert landscape and skies. It also uses natural materials like adobe and wood for structure while metalwork details in accents and accessories. Also, rough textures and bold patterns in woven textiles give a southwestern touch. For furniture, it is common to use knotty pine, leather, and distressed finishes. Moreover, Talavera pottery, painted ceramic pieces, terracotta objects, wooden carvings, and wrought iron and other metal details bring accents to the decor. Here are some truly striking southwestern living room designs that can give you inspiration for your own room decor.
{ 1 } Cathedral Ceiling Southwestern Design
Neutral Color Palette In Large Living Room In Hill Country, TX By C-Reese Architectural Design
Cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and arched doors and windows certainly make this living room an interesting sight. The typically southwestern design of the fireplace is also a welcome sight that brings warmth to the design. Warm colors like the wooden browns in the floors and ceiling, cream walls and fireplace, and leather furnishings further add to the warmth of the decor. A patterned area rug in southwestern design and a double ceiling fan bring some style and color to the decor. All in all, this living room is a warm and cozy retreat!
{ 2 } Bold Colorful Living Room Decor
Vibrant Interior With Bold Colors In Hacienda Chic Residence By Astleford Interiors | Photo By Dan Piassick
The southwestern style is often dominated by warm earthy shades of brown and beige. However, that does not mean that other colors cannot have an influence on the decor. This design style takes its inspiration from nature and desert landscapes. Hence, bold bright shades like red, yellow, orange, blue, green, etc. can also play an important role in the design. Take this living room for example. Warm wood floors and exposed ceiling beams also add to the appeal of this living room. Blue sofa, colorful pillows, red and orange floor pillows, red chair, and authentic area rug give the room an eclectic and colorful look. the abundance of bold colors in this vibrant interiors give this eclectic living room a surprisingly inviting look.
{ 3 } Minimal Design Small Living Room
Southwestern Flair With Scandinavian Minimalism By Glynn Design Build | Photo By Paul Schefz
This minimal Scandinavian style living room is full of southwestern flair. The earthy color palette of beige and brown is reminiscent of the desert landscape. Paneled ceiling and wooden chairs and coffee table, give the room a natural touch. On the other hand, the modern style sectional sofa and ceiling track lights added a contemporary touch. The simple design and fuss-fress decor resemble a Scandinavian living room in their simplicity.
{ 4 } Earthy And Naturalistic Living Room
Round Fireplace And Ceiling Beams In Desert Mountain By Bess Jones Interiors | Photo By Dino Tonn
The warm and cozy feel of this living room is quite typical in any Southwestern style interiors. The radial ceiling beams and round fireplace beautifully highlight the circular structure of this living room. Exposed wood beams, wooden doors and windows, adobe walls, and earthy color palette make this room feel closely connected to nature and its surroundings. However, turquoise accents in the doors, tiles, and accessories like the fish stand, etc. remind one of the clear blue skies and give the room a fresh look. Tiled flooring, patterned upholstery, and area rug bring some pattern to the decor.
{ 5 } Warm Brown And Beige Decor
Warm Earthy Southwestern Living Room By Tate Studio Architects | Photo By Mark Boisclair
The contemporary influence in this Southwestern interiors gives the living room a fresh and updated look. An earthy color palette of brown and beige brings warmth to the decor. The fireplace with a wood surround draws the eye upwards. The exposed ceiling beams and unique hanging bulbs chandelier create visual interest. You can see the closed seating arrangement of the sofas gives the room an intimate feel. Unique wall decor, textured glass counter island, and stylish bar stools give the room a contemporary touch. However, the tiled flooring, wooden furnishings, and leather sofa are typical of Southwestern design.
{ 6 } Stone Fireplace Southwestern Design
A typical southwestern living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, natural materials, earthy colors, and rustic accessories. The beautifully patterned area rugs in red and gray colors bring some pattern and color to the decor. The red leather couch, orange fire, and orange details in the chandelier remind us of the red and orange desert sun! The brown wooden floors, walls, and furnishings give the room a natural and rustic look. However, the animal skull on the fireplace wall, sheepskin upholstery armchairs, unique side table, and patterned pillows give the room a southwestern country charm.
{ 7 } Natural Materials Living Room Decor
Vibrant Artwork and Unique Sculptures In Urban Ranch By Design Directives, LLC.
This contemporary-eclectic living room features cultural patterns, warm rustic woods, slab stone fireplace, vibrant artwork, and unique sculptures. Wood ceilings, beams, and cabinets complement the rugged landscape outside the house. However, natural stone accents including thick granite counter tops and elegant limestone floors give the home a luxurious feel with complete functionality and durability. In contrast, the more contemporary pieces like the large sectional and cozy fireplace bring warmth and comfort to the decor. The beautiful juxtaposition of traditional wood accents and clean, tailored furnishings creates a surprising balance of urban design and country charm.
{ 8 } Modern Touch Southwestern Living Room
Sleek And Contemporary Living Room Decor In Villa Azul By Sun West Custom Homes LLC
Contemporary style interiors in Southwestern living room. This modern living room is the perfect example of the combination of sleek, contemporary finishes and traditional wood and stone accents. The natural hardwood floors, wood ceiling beams, and stone wall finishes give the room a natural Southwestern look. the beige and dark brown color palette with a view of the clear blue water of the pool gives the room a soothing warmth and a desert touch. Contemporary furniture and modern finishes give the room a sleek and elegant look.
{ 9 } Bright And Sunny Room Decor
Beautiful Light-filled Southwestern Living Room By Jon Tuthill Construction | Photo By Chris Marona
This light-filled beautiful living room reminds one of the sunny desert landscape with the setting sun as its backdrop! The bright and yet soft light of the yellow walls and ceiling brings a warm glow to the room. Large windows with thin wood frames open the room to the view beyond. The yellow and brown color palette offers a nice contrast and creates visual interest. The Persian rug, tufted ottoman, armchair, and leather sofa add a southwestern touch to the decor. This influence is even more visible in the wrought iron accessories like the fireset and horserider show-piece.
{ 10 } Earthy Warm Southwestern Color Palette
Southwestern Accents In Living Room Decor By Metamorphosis | Photo By Marshall Elias
Exposed wood beams, paneled ceiling, leather armchair, and a cozy fireplace make this beautiful living room the perfect example of southwestern accents in the decor. The red and orange patterned area rug center the design and become the focal point of the design. Leather armchairs, sofa, and glass coffee table give the decor a contemporary feel. Fireplace with an adobe clay surround brings some authentic Southwestern touch and rustic charm to the decor. Earthenware pots, colorful pillows, eclectic wall decor, and accessories add another Southwestern feature to the decor. Accent light in the contemporary ceiling fan brings elegance and style to the decor.