Your Guide to Desert-Inspired Décor
Desert-inspired decorating celebrates the timeless beauty of natural materials and colours. If you love warm tones, natural finishes and relaxed silhouettes, you’ve met your match with this sun-kissed style. Creating a look that is as welcoming as it is beautiful, desert-inspired homes feature a palette of colours like dusty tan, terracotta, and blush pink. Read on for our guide to bringing this warm and worldly style into your own home.
Lead with Leather
Set the tone for your desert-inspired room with an earth-toned focal piece, such as a sofa or armchair, in buttery soft cognac leather. In addition to being a rich and inviting addition to your space, leather provides the perfect Southwest-inspired backdrop for textured toss pillows and tasseled throw blankets.
Look to Wood for Warmth
When you're trying to create a warm, modern look in your desert-inspired home, wood furniture and accents are a perfect choice. From coffee tables to accent tables, reclaimed wood options offer authentic charm and can bring a lived-in feel to the entire space.
Tone Trend: Terracotta
For an instant dose of modern desert style, just add terracotta. Terracotta is a warm colour with a natural and rustic essence. From artwork to toss pillows to a cozy throw for your sofa, this desert-hue is a classic that adds warmth to any room.
Planted Makes Perfect
For a true desert-like ambiance, consider selecting plants that are native to dry environments like air plants and succulents. For larger (and hands-free!) houseplants, our Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig and Faux Snake Plant add natural contrast to even the shadiest corner of your home.
Use a Patterned Rug
Lastly, modern desert design calls for a bold patterned rug. This adds a punch of colour and a layer of texture to your room’s floor. Since the rug should complement the overall colour scheme of the room, choose one that matches well with your décor and wall paint.
