Living on a luxurious hundred-acre ranch, sipping your morning coffee as you watch the sunrise over a golden field is an increasingly popular fantasy. Maybe it’s the Yellowstone effect, or perhaps everyone is just starting to realize that the West is best.

While the ranch lifestyle might be a little out of reach, a Rustic Chic interior design is an affordable way to live the rustic dream.

A few key items can make a massive style impact and give a home-on-the-range vibe.

Establishing the right color palette for your home and your tastes is an important first step. Use that image of a prairie or mountain range to inspire! Rust colors and shades of blue can be pulled from an open sky at sunset. Warm browns and light neutrals, much like a field of grain, are a staple of the Western vista. Let these elements shine on a simple, clean base, and you’re ready to roll!

Leather is a must for any Western Chic home. A sofa or sectional made from top-grain leather (or vegan leather if that’s your preference!) provides a sturdy, stylish, and durable element to build your designs around.

While most traditional Western designs feature brown or dark leather, experimenting with lighter shades can be a way to assert your individuality within the overall look.

Along with leather furniture, a cowhide rug is a staple of Western style. You can go faux or get a natural hide that is completely one-of-a-kind.

Whichever room you choose to put a hide in, be careful not to incorporate too many other rustic elements. This can lead to more of a “grandparents cabin” vibe, not the chic and relaxed atmosphere you’re going for.

Sleek and streamlined lamps, lanterns, and decorative accents balance the tone and texture of the leather and cowhide to elevate each element and keep your space looking current.

Western Chic style isn’t limited to the living room! You can easily select bedroom or dining room furniture to complement and continue the rustic aesthetic throughout your home. 

Retire to a large wooden bed after a long day of hard work, surrounded by warm fabrics and fireside vibes. Again, a balance of natural fibers and materials with modern accents will make your bedroom feel cozy, not campsite.

A clean white or light neutral wall backdrop will make cowboy-inspired art look cool, not kitsch. Landscapes, photos of livestock, and weathered wood have many big design elements. Try not to crowd your pasture with too many of these items; they thrive with a little space.

Bringing these elements together can help you create your rural hideaway, even if your address is more on the cosmopolitan side of the map.

Browse furniture and decor at AFW.com or at an AFW showroom to begin building your beautiful home for less!