How to Decorate a Horse-Themed Bedroom for an Adult

Choose colors for your equine-themed bedroom. Horse lovers wanting more of a cowboy theme can benefit from rustic brown, taupe and red, or you can choose rich, deep hues like navy blue and hunter green for a formal equestrian-themed room.

Add a mural. Instantly recreate a favorite horse memory by painting or commissioning a mural on one wall of the room. Murals can range from a simple pasture scene with horses grazing to a life-sized rendition of a horse competing in dressage or a jumping event. Choose a wall that is highly visible.

Add lighting. A horse head lamp goes a long way in establishing the theme of the room. If you can't find one, consider making an equine-related lighting fixture by hot-gluing horseshoes or bits around the base of your lamp.

Decorate with accessories. Bring out your old horse show ribbons, mount them on a shadow box frame, and then display them on the wall. Or display a few horse figurines on top of a dresser. Horse-themed bookends also contribute to the theme and keep books looking tidy.

Turn items into horse-related ornaments. A silhouette of a horse and rider makes an ideal background for a wall clock. A needlepoint throw pillow of a horse getting ready for a hunt provides both cushioning and embellishment. Horseshoe wall hangers can hold jackets, towels, hats and other items while contributing to your theme.

Use quality decor, and avoid cheap and inexpensive pieces. Keep the plastic horses for children's playthings and ripped-up breeches for shoveling manure. Make your room look beautiful and purposeful with clean, well-kept decor.