‘Cowboy Core’ Is TikTok’s Latest Decorating Trend—Here’s How to Get the Look

Yee-haw! Why Western-inspired home design is taking over.

Do you ever fantasize about living on a ranch in the Great West but find yourself in a standard suburban home or city apartment? While a great pair of cowboy boots may be more likely in your future than a barn, that doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate the "cowboy core" look into your home.

So, how do you create an environment that feels more yee-haw and less city-slicker ? It’s easier than you think. Here are ten ways to give your home that trending " cowboy core " look.

• Alisia Sophia Geanopulos is an LA-based interior designer
• Alicia von der Lieth is a creative brand designer and the founder of Coastal Cowboy
• Aurelie Erikson is a digital creator and a featured finder at HomeGoods

Embrace a Western-Inspired Color Palette

Whether through paint, art, or textiles, there are many ways to incorporate a Western-inspired color palette into your home. “Incorporating cowboycore into your home is all about embracing natural materials and drawing inspiration from the rugged beauty of the American West," says LA-based designer Alisia Sophia Geanopulos. "Think saddle browns, rust reds, muted greens, dusty denim blues, and warm neutrals that mimic the desert landscape, accented by pops of turquoise to evoke the essence of the frontier.”

Choose Wood Furniture and Accessories

Rich brown woods can give your home a classic Western vibe. “Add a reclaimed wood coffee or dining table or a rich chestnut brown accent chair,” Geanopulos suggests—but you don’t want the space to feel like a movie set. Choosing a few pieces of darker furniture will keep it feeling current, says brand designer Alicia van der Lieth. “To modernize the cowboycore look, I would pick one or two elements so it's not overwhelming.”

Consider decorating with wood in smaller ways, too. For example, store your remotes in a vintage wood cigar box from your local thrift store on the coffee table or serve snacks on a wood charcuterie board.

Don’t Hide the Hides

A cowhide rug (real or faux) is a great way to frame a living room or bedroom, adding both texture and authenticity. For a more subtle touch, cowhide-inspired dining or accent chairs are the way to go, says digital creator Aurelie Erikson.

Consider Taxidermy-Inspired Pieces

Taxidermy is a bold choice that isn’t for everyone, but it really screams cowboycore. Don't worry, if you don’t want a real animal head in your living room or den, opt for a ceramic animal head bust or vase instead.

Hang Up Those Cowboy Hats

Von der Lieth tells me it's best to take that cowboy hat off your head and put it on the wall instead. For example, decorative cowboy hats are perfect for displaying on a shelf or atop a stack of coffee table books.

Add Western-Motif Pottery

“Display handmade terracotta pottery with earthy tones to bring in Western vibes," says Erikson. "Choose hand-painted vases or ceramic bowls with Western motifs and fill them with textured objects like woven balls for an added cowboy touch."

Grow Some Desert Plants

Bid farewell to that giant olive tree that was so on-trend last year and swap it out for a cactus instead. Geanopulos also recommends adding cactus-filled terracotta pots to bring a hint of desert life indoors.

Use Brass Accents

The right hardware can add subtle elements of vintage cowboy charm. “Ornate or antique brass door knobs give a sense of old-world tradition in an unexpected place,” says von der Lieth. You can also opt for brass faucets, towel bars, and pulls.

Incorporate Western Prints and Patterns

A Western-inspired pattern instantly makes any space feel more cowboycore—stick-on wallpaper prints are a perfect example. Adding this wallpaper to a dining room or home office can make it feel as fun and comfy as your favorite pair of cowboy boots.

Don't Forget That Lucky Horseshoe

According to von der Lieth, it’s simple and easy—you can’t go wrong with a lucky horseshoe nailed over your door.

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