I love using animal print in controlled doses. Think of it as a "neutral" ... and honestly, there's nothing quite like it. A healthy dose of animal print fabric can really kick things up a notch. You should try it sometime. This winning "neutral" works with everything. Start with a pillow, or an upholstered ottoman... or, maybe even a rug!
I'm partial to leopard at the moment (especially after finding those amazing Jean-Michel Frank chairs for a client of mine). Sometimes, we just need a little leopard...
And speaking of leopard rugs, I recently found this abstract version at RugStudio.com and I'm loving it...
I have one rule of thumb when it comes to animal print:
Try to select animal print in the color that it exists on the animal. There are some exceptions to this rule, of course. Kids rooms are exempt. And, there are a few designer fabrics that do "blue zebra print" quite well. But, if you're unsure? Stick with the way that nature made it. You can't really go wrong with that.
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5 comments:
I totally agree! I just had a victorian chair recovered for a client and used it in a foyer! LOVE it!
YES! I have been eyeballing that rug for a month now....Just can't decide which room it will live in (and therefore the size needed), but I intend for it to head my way soon! ox
I love a touch a leopard in fashion an interiors!
A big yes to leopard, but in small doses for me. That bedroom by Burnham Designs with the leopard bolster is just simply beautiful.
love me some leopard. i have antelope running up my stairs and it make me happy every time i run up or down them.
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