The American West, whether you’re in the deserts of Utah or the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, is gobsmackingly gorgeous. At the Shaw Ranch, set within the majestic Wind River Range, huge windows are strategically placed to frame the views, bringing picture-perfect scenes into almost every room. But where views aren’t the focal point (or if you just don't have any), large-scale photography can be used to bring the outside in. Look to the work of Ansel Adams, creator of some of the most iconic imagery of the American West, for inspiration. In the study of the Shaw Ranch, a black-and-white photo of wild horses sits on the fireplace mantel. Elements like a candlestick crafted from a deer antler and a chair by a local artisan further celebrate Western riches.
Two smaller cube ottomans are covered in grid pattern fabric and sit beneath a shell white, curved-top console desk. It is located just off the great room's seating area. Celery Jones's large, custom-made art hangs high above the room and brings the Texas landscape into your home. Cowboy boots add a quintessential Texan touch. Through open railings, stairwells, a series staircases connect this house. The eye is led through the space by the bold red-and black runner rug. The stairway that leads to the restaurant's first and second floors houses an installation of vintage Bracero caps. It is complemented by a rustic wood dresser, and metal mounted horse heads that create an incredible sense of authenticity. Braceros were Mexican workers who worked in California's fields during WWII when American troops were fighting overseas.
A traditional tub, pin-striped shower curtain, penny tile floors and bold artwork complement the Pacific blue wall tiles in this historic-meets-modern bath. The bathroom features a red Southwestern-style rug. The bathroom countertop is covered by a collection of Mexican tiles. A single row green tiles extends along the wall to make the countertop a wood-framed mirror. The star tile, when paired with white sink and simple wood cabinetry, is the star. Junk Gypsies made this room pop by painting the staircase blue and hanging an American flag. You can sit back and relax in comfortable leather furniture with decorative pillows. Native American-style rug creates warmth and evokes the American West. At the entryway, a sparkling silver eagle hangs from the ceiling. There are wrought iron chairs beneath the staircase and large gold wings.
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Taking cues from the owner's oriental rug, the designers chose a warm color palette of rust red, cream and pale blue for this living room in a Santa Fe home. Plush pillows, thick throws and an adobe fireplace in the corner make the space feel especially cozy. The genius design of this space makes it feel like a work of modern art. Natural creamy white walls and wood beams are punctuated by bold blocks of color: emerald green curtains and a bright blue painted cabinet. The stone wall of the living room helps provide texture to the space while bringing in the colors of the desert landscape. Bold, colorful textiles, a cowhide rug and a longhorn-inspired chair make it fun and funky.
Each item on this page was selected by an editor at ELLE Decor. Some of the items that you purchase may result in us earning commissions. It's clear that Western movies, with their stories of fearless cowboys and horse riding, have romanticized the traditional American way of living. Their style, both on the ranches and personally, is a stunning sight.