As we step into the 2025 design season, the "Embracing Western Cowboy" trend is making a bold statement in interior design, blending rugged charm with sophisticated elegance. While the trend draws inspiration from the American West, it’s finding a natural fit in Canada’s expansive and varied landscapes. Pemberton, with its country vibe and farm-to-table lifestyle, offers the perfect backdrop for this trend to flourish.
Canada’s version of the Western cowboy aesthetic merges the country’s natural beauty with practicality, celebrating both timeless craftsmanship and contemporary style.
In a country where the natural world and cowboy culture have shaped the national identity, this trend feels perfectly at home. Here’s a closer look at how Clare Riley Design are embracing the Western cowboy spirit and how you can infuse it into your own home in 2025.
Our recent project "sunstone" design concept shown above.
Key Features:
Rodeo Influence: The rodeo is central to Canadian cowboy culture, and interior design can draw inspiration from this exciting, energetic tradition.
Think custom artwork featuring rodeo scenes, vintage rodeo posters, or saddle-inspired furniture pieces. These add personality and local flavor to a room while celebrating the cowboy’s connection to the rodeo circuit.
Pemberton : Located on the unceded territories of the Lil'wat and St'at'imc Nations, Pemberton has deep Indigenous ties that are woven into its cultural. With such rich inspiration surrounding us, elements of Indigenous art, patterns, and textures seamlessly intersect with the Western cowboy aesthetic—always with respect for cultural sensitivities. This fusion often includes woven textiles, intricate beadwork, and handcrafted pottery, adding layers of storytelling and heritage to any space. The blend of cowboy and Indigenous influences creates a striking contrast of textures and cultural references, while celebrating Canada’s diverse roots. Pemberton’s heritage is deeply reflected and honored through this connection, embracing the beauty and depth of both traditions.
Cowboy Boots and Hats: Iconic items like cowboy boots and hats make their way into Canadian homes, not just as decorative pieces, but as symbols of heritage. Whether displayed in a mudroom or as part of an eclectic art collection, these items carry a deep cultural resonance and connect with Canada’s long-standing cowboy tradition. In our recent design we added wall paper to the entry way to set the tone of the home.
Color Palette: Earthy and Warm
The Canadian Western cowboy aesthetic draws heavily on natural, earthy tones inspired by Canada’s wide open spaces. The palette embraces warm, rustic hues that mimic the colors found in the country’s wild landscapes. These colors evoke the feeling of wide-open prairies, dense forests, and the golden glow of sunsets over the mountains.
Wallpaper from Wallblush used in our recent project. Key Color Inspirations:
Deep Browns and Tans:
Earthy browns, from the rich hues of leather and wood to the sun-baked colors
of the desert, ground the space and bring a sense of
warmth and comfort. Our Etta Swival chair was the perfect addition to bring the rich tones of the dining room.
Etta Swivel Available at Clare Riley Home Sage Greens and Sky Blues: Mimicking the natural beauty of Canada’s landscapes, muted greens and blues help create a serene and peaceful environment. These colors are reminiscent of mountain meadows and clear, expansive skies. We chose the colour "mountian road" by Sherwin Williams which perfectly suites the landscape and design.
Sherwin Williams Mountain Road is the perfect warm mutted tone for our recent Den/Media room design. Golden Yellows and Rusts: Shades of gold and rust evoke the warm, sun-drenched landscapes of the prairies, giving interiors a cozy and inviting feel. These tones can be used in accent pillows, rugs, and art work to bring an energetic yet relaxed vibe to any space.
Our Aurban pillow collection offers the perfect mix of colours for this trend.
Clare Riley Home - The Aurburn Collection $330 Dark greys and midnight tones: Dark greys and midnight tones, inspired by the depths of the night sky, set the perfect mood for the bar area we’ve recently designed. The strategic use of color blocking not only gives the bar area its own distinctive identity it elevates the open concept living room. The result is a sophisticated, high-end bourbon bar feel, reminiscent of an underground New York street, brought to life in these newly built townhomes.
Practical Design Elements:
Multi-Use Furniture: In true cowboy fashion, Canadian Western interiors embrace furniture pieces that are built to last and serve multiple purposes. Think sturdy, oversized coffee tables with storage, or handcrafted leather chairs that double as statement pieces and practical seating. Antique furniture is also a fantastic options to keep the room looking interesting and layered.
Handcrafted and Durable: The focus is on craftsmanship, whether it’s a locally made wood table or a handwoven wool rug. These pieces are designed to last for generations and reflect the hard-working ethos of cowboy culture.
Open Spaces: Much like the expansive landscapes that inspired it, the Western cowboy design embraces open, flowing layouts that allow for easy movement and functionality. Rooms often feature large, comfortable seating areas and open shelving to create an inviting and practical environment for everyday life.
In our recent project we designed a library with these elements, using walnut open shleving to solve storage solutions while also creating a stunning feature in the room.
Whether you're drawn to the earthy textures of wood and leather, the warm colors of the prairies, or the rich history of Canadian cowboy culture, this trend allows homeowners to celebrate their connection to both the past and the land around them.
By embracing these design elements, we can create homes that reflect the country’s proud cowboy heritage, its vast landscapes, and its commitment to sustainability, while still offering a stylish and comfortable space for modern living.
The “Embracing Western Cowboy” trend is not just about aesthetics—it’s about living with purpose and embracing the freedom, resilience, and beauty of Canada’s western frontier.
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