Take a walk on the Wild Side

Leopard print throw blanket

Leopard, zebra, and alligator print...Oh my!

Yes ladies and gentlemen (ladies more so than the gents!) I mean animal print can be a decor option for your home. So sharpen your claws and let me hear your roar!

What can be more seductive than bringing in animal print to your home? Why not take a walk on the wild side this year. Now, this does not mean you wallpaper you room with zebra print and reupholster you sofa in leopard print and call it good. Just a hint is a step in the right direction!

As 2012 isn't over yet, you still have time to transform your domestic living space with undomesticated animal prints. Think boldly with bright zebra, cheetah, giraffe or leopard prints. For a more subtle look use snakeskin, crocodile or cowhide...the list goes on!

Design Idea: Zebra



Zebra print on stairs

The timeless black and white color combination of zebra stripe is this season in decor. A zebra's white stripes are designed for camouflaging in nature, but when this animal print is used in adding some pizazz it won't be anything less than brazen!

So you may be asking, where exactly do I add animal print to my home? Personally, I slip it in unbeknownst to my boyfriend by adding a throw blanket with luscious leopard print to our bed, a pillow or two to the sofa or maybe a very subtle animal print area rug.










Zebra print upholstered side chair

Here are some things to consider:

• Take scale into consideration when using animal prints, especially if you're a beginner. If you want to just introduce animal print don't add a large piece, start small with a pillow or reupholster your arm chair.
• Can tigers, cheetahs and leopards all roam together in one room? Totally. People are now mixing animal prints together so mix and match away.

How will you incorporate animal print into your home this year?