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Is decorating with animal prints really only for kids’ rooms? While some home owners are adamant that animal prints should only grace the kids’ rooms, there are others who will argue that animal prints bring a unique design component to any room and are meant to be shown off. Admittedly, there is no absolute right or wrong in home décor; your choices are after all, a reflection of your personality and your lifestyle. So if stripes are your thing, then rock on with zebra print decor!
There are some animal print accessories however, that demand a pride of place in your home. One of them is the zebra print area rug. Adding one to your living room can add loads of character and a certain zing to the blandest of rooms.
Should you buy a synthetic zebra print rug or should you splurge on the real deal? Again, there is no right or wrong. Take a look at the features of both varieties.
Synthetic or Faux Zebra Print Area Rug: Such a variety of area rug is perfect for people who do not have the budget to shell out for the original zebra hide rugs. These are also more to the tastes of the animal lovers of the world who do not want to find the skin of an erstwhile zebra adorning their walls or their floors. Moreover, there is a lot of flexibility when you opt to buy a faux zebra print area rug. These rugs generally have a neutral background with stripes in bold colors of black, blue, purple or aquamarine, making them easier to combine them with the rest of the décor.
Authentic Zebra Skin Area Rug: Authentic rugs are made from the hide of dead zebras. The chances of you getting one with zero blemishes are pretty slim as not many zebras go through their lives in the wilderness and still manage to remain completely unscarred. While the price of such rugs is pretty prohibitive, the look and feel that they would impart to your homes would be worth every penny. Interestingly, original zebra print area rugs do not come in perfect black and white. The stripes of a zebra range from a warm chestnut to a deep chocolate and the shapes of these rugs are generally dependent on the hide of the zebra. While there is not much flexibility on offer, the authentic wild and classy look that these rugs impart to your living room is incomparable.
In addition to being used as flooring, a zebra print area rug will look equally stunning when used as a wall hanging. Placing it all by itself on a stark black or a stark white wall can add drama to the wall and make your entire room come alive in an instant. And it is a great way to compliment a zebra bedding set.
The most important thing to remember while decorating your living room with these bold rugs is to avoid trying to combine it with several different types of animal prints; the overall effect can be overwhelming. Instead, a zebra print area rug is best used as accents with all the other pieces of your living room furniture working together to blend in with them. This will impart a truly classy look to any living room.