It’s fair to say that if you have or want animal hides in your interior design, you’re a risk-taker. The patterns alone can be a challenge to seamlessly incorporate, but hides also bring with them big opinions about fair treatment of animals. If you’re confident in your decision, the best choice for animal hide décor is to opt for humane hides – in other words, this is one place where going faux is a good idea, and you can make it work in just about every room in your home.
More Than a Bear Rug
If the idea of a blob of animal hide on your floor isn’t appealing, go very “now” with a patchwork, square animal hide rug. Piece together carpet tiles in the pattern and size of your choice. This look is so unexpected and multifaceted, you could even make it work in your kitchen.
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Start Small
If you’re new to the animal hide trend and want to enter into it subtly, start small and see how it feels for you and the vibe it gives your overall space. A few ottomans or a tastefully finished throw can offer that much-desired soft texture without screaming, “Cow!”
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Dining Room
Dare to mix animal hides? Mismatched animal hide dining room chairs in a complementary color scheme allow you to infuse your room with a stunning, warm accessory.
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An Existing Theme
Rustic homes, log cabins, and spaces with existing southwestern décor can easily incorporate animal hide, and make it functional rather than merely decorative.
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Photo: Houzz
Easy Rider
An otherwise serious and dark room can be infused with a bit of personality when you use an animal hide for chair backs or as a throw rug.
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Kitchen Call of the Wild
Think your breakfast area is boring? Some dining chairs in an unexpected shape covered completely with animal hide will make a statement.
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The Hide Illusion
In a sitting room, cowhide chairs like these tub chairs – with a very large pattern – blend seamlessly with the area rugs and pillows that are reminiscent of zebra print.
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Neat Nook
Need to fill a corner? Take the plunge and do it with a mix of leather and animal hide.
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Cozy Loo
And, finally, if you think there are some places that animal hide just doesn’t work – like the bathroom – think again. If you can envision it, you can make it happen.
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There are multiple ways to incorporate animal hide prints into your décor, and many go beyond their natural form, being created with a metallic sheen. However you choose to make it work, animal hides can soften a room and add much-needed texture whether on the floor, a chair, or walls. Consult with the design experts at Decor & You in Denver, CO, to get a personalized DecorPlan that entertains the animal hide trend without being inhumane or going over the top (unless, of course, that’s what you want).
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