Decorating with Animal Print

The hot interior design style for the summer is definitely wild animal print. It’s natural for most people to be afraid of bold patterns like leopard print, but it doesn’t come off as a shock in your home if you use one piece at a time as a focal point.

Different prints range from cheetah to zebra print to leopard, so depending on how strong you want to go with the pattern; you’ll find a style that works for you.

Just make sure you don’t mix any of the prints together – it’s a definite fashion faux-pas!

The following pieces offer unique ways to pop some animal print into your living space:

Animal Print Rugs

For a quick pattern accent, what is easier than throwing down a rug?

They can be used to cover the floor in just about any room, and they instantly give a room more style.

Make sure that the room you’re putting it in has no other strong patterns – you don’t want them to compete with each other! If you’re feeling wild, choose from the following fun, animal-influenced floor rugs:

Walk On Me Cheetah Pelt Rug

Walk On Me Zebra Narrow Stripe Round

Couristan Everhome Indoor/Outdoor Collection – Untamed/Doeskin Beige

Couristan Everest Area Rug Collection – Leopard

Animal Print Chairs & Ottomans

For your living room or bedroom, adding a safari-themed seat or ottoman can immediately give your space a focal point. Since many animal prints are neutral in tone, they can blend in with most solid-hued furniture. It’s guaranteed to be a conversation piece!

4D Concepts Leopard Ottoman

Lexington Barclay Square Mercer Bed Bench in Black and White

Linon Occasional Loveseat in Zebra Print

Linon Occasional Arm Chair in Leopard Print

Zebrano Wood Top Coffee Table

Animal Print Bedding

Infuse some animal print into your pillow cases, sheets, or duvet – if you mix the pattern with a neutral colour, the animal print will be less “severe”. If you’re up to it, you can choose all of your bedding to be animal print, just as long as it’s the only animal pattern in your room!

Scent Sation Giraffe Safari Duvet Set

Scent Sation Charmeuse Leopard Print Sheet Set

Scent Sation Zebra Brown Safari Duvet Set

SIS Covers Leo Futon Cover

Try not to fear the bold look of animal print! It has the ability to remain a classic look, and if you use small accent pieces at a time and don’t go overboard, your home can look classy and fashionable.

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