Scottish Highland Style
Key Characteristics
- ✓Tartan and tweed textile patterns throughout
- ✓Antler chandeliers and trophy mounts
- ✓Dark wood paneling in oak or walnut
- ✓Heavy stone fireplaces and walls
- ✓Heather, moss, and bracken color palette
- ✓Hunting lodge atmosphere and decorative motifs
Types & Variations
Common Materials
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Use tartan as the primary textile pattern, selecting a single clan tartan or harmonious combination to carry through upholstery, curtains, and accessories. Display antler pieces at height for dramatic impact. Create a dedicated drinks area with quality whisky decanters and glasses to honor the Highland distilling tradition.
💡 Pro Tip
Tartan is the signature element of Scottish Highland design, and each tartan tells a story of clan, region, or historical association. Research tartans that connect to your own heritage or to the specific Highland region that inspires you. Using a tartan with personal meaning adds an invisible but meaningful layer of authenticity to your design that generic plaid patterns cannot provide.
Related Terms
Irish Country Style
A warm, welcoming design style inspired by rural Ireland, featuring stone hearths, hand-knit textiles, painted cottage furniture, and lush green garden views.
English Cottage Style
A quaint, romantic design style inspired by rural English homes, featuring floral chintz fabrics, low beamed ceilings, cozy inglenook fireplaces, and rambling garden views.
Mountain Lodge Style
A robust, cozy design style inspired by alpine retreats and wilderness lodges, featuring heavy timber construction, stone fireplaces, antler accents, and warm plaid textiles.