How to Decorate a Modern House with Western Blankets

Beds

• Use Western blankets to warm the beds in your modern home while adding a splash of color to the bedrooms. Drape a folded Western blanket across the end of a bed, slip a patterned blanket under the comforter, or display a stack of Western blankets on a chaise or chair. When you use Western blankets alongside your modern furniture and bedding, you can blend the diverse styles to create a warm, inviting bed. Use Western blankets between the sheet and comforter for best results: The blanket adds warmth and color, but it doesn't overwhelm the rest of the bedding.

Walls

• Use a traditional quilt hanger or a modern metal hanger to display a Western blanket on a wall. You can hang a blanket to add a splash of color and pattern to a room without painting or wallpapering, and you can change the blanket easily at any time. To work with a modern home, choose a quilt or blanket hanger made of a modern material such as brushed stainless steel or copper. Choose a hanger that matches your home's appliances or fixtures, or that coordinates nicely with your furniture.

Armoires and Shelves

• Display a collection of folded Western blankets inside an armoire or on a shelf. The colorful palette and high-energy patterns of Western-themed blankets will draw the eye and add a punch of color and texture to the room. Tucking a few blankets inside furniture that matches the modern style of your home will help you integrate them naturally into the decor.

Table Coverings

• Blankets are primarily intended as bedding, but they can be used for other purposes. Most Western blankets can be used as table coverings, either on tables where food is to be served or to cover and add color to small, decorative tables. For best results, choose a washable blanket that will cover the table without touching the floor.