Is it just me, or are you noticing zebra rugs everywhere? It seems in the last week especially, zebra rugs have been popping up in rooms on blog posts and magazines frequently.
I think for the most part they are real hides and not fake and for some reason this just makes me a bit squeamish. I don’t think I could walk on one or worse yet, eat dinner with my feet resting on one. (I remember a basement of a house that I staged was filled with dead animals on the wall and a bear skin with the head intact on the floor. I screamed when I stepped on it and I’m sure the homeowners must have thought I was nuts!)
These rooms are all beautiful no doubt and the zebra rugs add a graphic punch. I always have admired Jenna Lyons’ living room (with the yellow sofa) but why is the zebra necessary? What am I missing? Do you think they really add to a room and make it current?
(1-Mrs. Blandings; 2-Things that Inspire; 3,4-MadebyGirl; 5-House of Turqoise; 6-Courtney Giles; 7-Chic Coles)
If you need decorating help (and even if you love zebra hides), please email me at vanessa@vanessafrancis.com.
I've been thinking about this a lot too Vanessa! I struggle with it cause I love the look (not only of zebra but of cow-hide as well), but I don't love the idea of an animal on my floor. It's tough. I wish there were amazingly convincing fakes, lol. Your right, they do add a graphic punch...so I think I personally am still torn on the subject!
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Great images and thanks for your nice comment. Have a great week!
ReplyDelete#4 is my favorite!! That drum shade and the furniture placement and accessories are awesome :)
ReplyDeletePersonally, although I love all of these spaces, I have a strong dislike for zebra rugs. When I printed out some pictures of inspirational rooms for my designer, there happened to be some zebra rugs in the pictures, and I made a big note that I do not like zebra rugs!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this post, though!
I've noticed this whole 'real hides' phenomenon, and it makes me very uncomfortable. I can't help thinking
ReplyDeleteabout my dog and cats when I see them. To me fur on the floor, or in pillows or throws is the opposite of luxe.