Wild for Animal Prints! A Lesson in Pattern
Written by Phyllis
Thursday, 2 February 2012 01:00
Animal prints are a great way to add punch to any space! I prefer to use prints inspired by nature. Case in point is the large zebra print upholstered on the two chairs in this room below. The pattern and contrast of the black and white print really pop in this neutral space and add a modern flair to this otherwise symmetrically balanced traditional space! Also, from a Feng Shui perspective, the intense yellow hue will energize the center Gua of the BAGUA and set your intentions for health and wellness.
Zebra Print Chairs add a Pop to the Space!
I have a friend and client who is wild about animal prints. If she could, she would use them in every room. Here is where I would like to teach you about restraint. You can use two animal print patterns in the same space but I would stop there unless you are a very seasoned Designer. In the vignette below created by a talented Designer, you can see a variety of animal prints in fun bold colors. A canary yellow zebra print is upholstered on the seat and back of the bench and resonates well with the wall color and solid upholstery of the bench frame. The red cheetah print pillows steal the show in this canary yellow room while the black and white cow hide rug grounds the space and provides relief and contrast!
Animal Prints in Bold Colors!
In this home office, below, black and white accents compliment the zebra print rug beneath the desk. The black and white photography on the wall, the black storage bins, white draperies and many other accents all reflect back to the bold contrasting pattern of the rug.
Zebra Print Rug Pops in this Tranquil Blue Home Office
Are you wild about animal prints? Send us your favorite images or how you have worked with these cool patterns in your own home. You never know when we may feature your images. BE INSPIRED!
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Now you KNOW how much I love animal prints! Everything old is new again. Just as I got rid of my zebra area rug, voila! It’s back. But, I still have my leopard hide rug in my living room! Love love love the patterns.
If you recall–I made you keep that rug in the living room thus saving you $$$$ on the Safavieh option and repurposing a classic. Talk about being green