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Friday, October 31st, 2008Ranch Decor
Western Decorating Ideas For Your Kitchen
If you are into the Western decorating theme, you can have a lot of fun using it to decorate your kitchen. In fact, you can take one element of the theme and go crazy with it. For instance, one Western decorating idea is to focus on a Western object like some cowboy boots or a cowboy hat. You can even combine elements and use both of them as your central decorating theme.
You can find all types of decor in the Western decorating theme. Try looking for cookie jars or other ceramics that you can sit out on your counter for an interesting effect. Also look for western themed curtains and light switch covers. One fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon is to scour the local antique shops for Western themed decor. You'll be surprised at the interesting items you can find! You can use browns, red, navy, or cream to pull in the Americana theme to the mix as well.
One great way to pull off the theme is to also look for accents made of unfinished wood. You can often find tables and chairs that actually look like they were made with unfinished logs. These are perfect for a Western decorated kitchen. In addition, you can use photo frames that look unfinished and put pictures of your family or of western mountains and hills in them. You can also find many items made from tree branches or logs as well as items made from deer antlers and items covered in cow hide (either faux or real!)
Another great thing to use is copper or black iron accents. You can get away with either of these. If you have a pot hanger over your kitchen island, you should try mixing both copper pieces and cast iron pieces. In addition, you can even use cast iron skillets or pans as wall decor and hang them accordingly. And don't forget pot holders, tablecloths and dish towels made with Western theme fabrics.
Try your own Western decorating ideas in your kitchen to see exactly what works for you and what doesn't. The Western theme is perfect if you love to constantly feel like you are the "Wild West" or in a log cabin. It can look great in any home if you are consistent with the decor. Using Western style accents on the counters, window treatments, floors and walls will help pull the look together and make you feel like you are rustling up grub for your cowhands on a Western ranch even if you are living in a modern city home!
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Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com where you can get more
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Best style curtains for sill-length in transitional (traditional but simpler) bedroom over radiator?
Please help with this design dilemma. In our 1950's small ranch master bedroom, we have corner windows. The main window, that would make the most visual impact, is 63"w by 55" to sill, and it sits right over the old-style heater! The window is flanked by a smaller one, 30"w by 55" to sill.
Beyond the concern of the heater which we can't block, there is hte issue of the framing- there are apparently no studs, and the frames of the windows are flush against each other.
We live in the cool-winter Northeast, and want to insulate as well as decorate. We will need lined drapes.
The furniture is golden pine colored, in simple style, but reminscent of traditional decor. The walls are a rich and deep yellow green (brighter than the olive which suits me) and the floor is strictly a beige (no pink undertones). There are only small touches of maroon or crimson for accent, and I would like maybe a floral that goes well in winter and summer, that uses red. What shape of curtains is best?
The framing is not an an issue as there are wall plugs specifically made to hold screws in drywall that will support large weights if needed. (Lathe and plaster require a different method). If there isn't room above the windows, the rod can be installed onto the ceiling.
I would treat both windows as one (there are rods that come in right angles for corner windows) and in order to create symmetry, visually make the smaller window the same size as the other by extending the window treatment to match the other side. Keep the length the same as well.
I would keep the lines of the curtains simple and straight (pleats, but no valence) but be sure to use extra fabric to add a touch of elegance and it will act as a better insulator.
If it is an old-fashioned water heater, paint it the same colour as the walls with a heat resistant paint and perhaps add a shelf on top. This will visually cause it to disappear. You can place other items on the shelf and it will become an integral part of the room instead of a complication.
Hope my suggestions help.
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