How to Create a Praerie Inspired Home

Calming earthen colour tones and natural materials and fabrics come together to create a cosy yet uplifting PRAIRIE style home interior. Desert inspired colour schemes are partnered with tribal prints and patterns to give a hint of tundra inspired elegance. This rustic yet refined interior design will compliment a wide range of traditional and modern homes for a cosy designer finish.

Colour schemes should reflect the natural outdoor tundra and create a sense of warmth and brightness in your chosen space. For a mixture of desert tones select gold, sand, beige and cream and partner with hints of chocolate for a deep feature wall. For a more elegant, natural finish then opt for soft caramel and place alongside taupe, mocha, mauve and soft purples for a botanical prairie influence. If you prefer a more vibrant and colourful palette then select beige and brown colour bases with accents of rich burnt orange, brick red and mustard for a pop of warming tribal colour.

Select cushions, throws and bedding in classic tribal print designs that will look great in that muted backdrop of your living room or bedroom. For a neutral design then stick to classic beige, brown and off white with linen or cotton fabrics that are cosy and textural. You can pair these designs with knitted or crocheted cushion covers for added depth and visual detail. Faux fur items also work great in a prairie inspired interior and look amazing in classic faux fox or wolf style colours and textures. For a more delicate look then opt for wild flower designs in mauve, or taupe that will add a hint of femininity to your finished look.

Your upholstery should complement the warming and laidback nature of prairie interior design using natural colour tones and textures to create a focal point in your chosen room. For a pop of colour and dramatic print in an otherwise neutral space then select bold and chunky tribal patterns that look great on a single armchair sofa or foot stool. Opt for calming beige, brown and taupe for a classic and refined design or more bold and vibrant orange, blue and yellow for a South American inspired influence. For a more simplistic and natural look then opt for rattan or wicker furniture that can be accommodated into a wide range of home interiors.

When selecting accessories for your prairie inspired home aim to include as many natural or handcrafted materials and designs as possible. Woven vases, bowls and ornaments make a great alternative to traditional ceramics and give a warm and cosy finish to your interior space. Select large planters that can be filled with tundra plants, cacti and wild flower arrangements or bowls that look fabulous as a centrepiece on a coffee or dining table. Animal inspired accessories also look great with antlers, skulls, bison shaped ornaments and prairie dog art work creating a focal point that works particularly well in a living room or bedroom interior.

Natural materials and unrefined finishes are key in creating an authentic Prairie interior design. Furniture should be kept simple and textural with plain, rustic or reclaimed oak creating a warm and inviting ambiance in your chosen interior space. White washed items also give a fabulous weather worn appearance that will create an uplifting feel to more compact rooms of the home. Natural or brown rattan furniture works great in a living room or conservatory area and looks great on a wooden floor with a large colourful tribal rug for added visual impact.

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