A southwestern themed bathroom probably seemed like a good idea until you realized that grabbing for your cactus shaped toothbrush every morning is getting a bit old. Don’t worry about redoing the whole bathroom, just give it a few updates.
You won’t find these cowboy cacti in a modern Southwestern Bathroom…
The key to pulling off this style is to keep it simple and authentic, not store bought. With this style, less is more. So, if you already have your bathroom decorated from floor to celiing with everything Southwestern, you may want to consider editing some items.
The Southwestern Style can be incorporated with major elements: Color & Texture.
Color
Let the natural palette of the desert inspire you for the walls, ceiling, and floor. Traditional Southwestern colors include cactus green, yellow, terra cotta red and turquoise. Keep it light, calm and airy, resembling an old rustic cottage in the Southwest. For a contrast you could accent with turqouise towels, or a burnt orange bath rug.
Here, the monochromatic color scheme makes for a tranquil getaway.
Texture
In the above picture, a burlap sack was used for a curtain. More creative ways to add a bit of texture are: a southwestern shower curtain, or fabric shower curtain, towels, or a bag rug. In the southwestern style, prints are used, but don’t go overboard. Pick one element, such a printed shower curtain, for your pattern, and then go with solid towels, or vice versa. Here are some patterns for your inspiration.
Lastly, don’t forget about accessories. I am not talking about a matching horse shower curtain, horse toothbrush holder and horse soap dish. Think about green plants, clay pots, and old black and white photos of the west; these make an old tackey southwestern bathroom into an authentic stylish hacienda.
