If you find desert landscapes beautiful and romantic and you love a rugged, lived-in style with animal hide rugs, take some notes from the Southwest next time you’re redecorating. The Southwestern style is multi-faceted and can take on a variety of different looks. It can lean chic and modern as well as rugged and rustic. Commonly recognized for being inspired by Native American Art, this earthy, organic, and rugged style is strongly associated with the desert.