Southwestern Interior Design
Southwestern interior design reflects the landscape and crafts of the American Southwest, with terracotta, geometric woven patterns, kilim rugs, adobe textures and desert colors.
Real Southwestern Rooms Designed by Spacejoy
The Southwestern Look
What defines it
- Terracotta tile and pottery
- Bold geometric patterns
- Kilim and flat-woven rugs
- Adobe and plaster textures
- Desert colors
Colors and materials
- Terracotta, rust, sand, turquoise and sage
- Clay, adobe and plaster
- Rough-hewn and carved wood
- Wool and cotton weaves
- Leather and hammered copper
Key pieces
- Leather sofa with woven pillows
- Flat-woven wool rug
- Carved wood coffee table
- Terracotta pottery
- Cacti and succulents
- Woven wall hanging
Southwestern Design FAQ
What is Southwestern interior design?
Southwestern interior design is inspired by the desert landscape and craft traditions of Arizona, New Mexico and the surrounding region. It uses earthy colors, adobe-style walls, terracotta, woven textiles and handmade pottery.
How do I make my living room Southwestern?
Paint walls a warm sand or white plaster tone and choose a leather or neutral sofa. Add a flat-woven rug with a geometric pattern, a carved wood coffee table and terracotta pottery. Bring in turquoise or rust through pillows, and add cacti or succulents.
Is Southwestern the same as Bohemian?
No. Southwestern is rooted in one region, with desert colors, adobe textures and regional crafts. Bohemian borrows from many cultures and is looser and more layered.