3 Types of Cowhide Furniture for Your Home or Office

What comes to mind when you think of cowhide? If its cowboys and old country westerns than you are not truly appreciating all the value cowhide furniture can bring to your home or office. Cowhide has become so much more versatile over the years as people use it to bring elegance and a note of luxury to any space. And it can complement any style room from contemporary to traditional to romantic.

Here are 3 types of cowhide furniture for your home or office:

Cowhide Chair

Think how cozy it would be to have a cowhide chair in the corner of your living room by the bookshelves or in the office for extra seating for impromptu meetings. The cowhide chair is made with natural cowhide and soft leather. It is silky smooth to touch and its rich colors will give the space a decadent feel.

Cowhide chairs are also very durable and easy to care for. Simply use hand soap or bar soap and a dry cloth to clean up any spills. The dimensions of the chair are 2.7 width x 2.5 height x 2.7 depth.

Cowhide Sofa Tricolor Western Living

Need more seating space? The Cowhide Tricolor Sofa is perfect for snuggling up on to watch a movie with loved ones or for stealing a quick nap in the office.

The soft and richly patterned cowhide on this sofa will feel like a little piece of heaven when you curl up on it. The sofa is also very durable and can withstand the pressures of little feet and little paws. Simply follow the same easy instructions as for the cowhide chair to take care of your cowhide tricolor sofa.

Cowhide Lamp Shades

If you have been wanting to bring the cowhide element into your home or office, but are nervous about making too bold of a statement, then cowhide lamps might be just what you are looking for. They bring color and texture into the space, but in a lot more subtle way.

These lamp shades are made of cowhide panels that are sewn together with leather strips across a durable steel frame.

Cowhide lamps come in different colors and patterns including tricolor, brown and white, speckled and even zebra patterned:

Cowhide Western Rustic Lamp Shade Leather #7c

Cowhide Western Rustic Lamp Shade Leather #7

Cowhide Western Rustic Zebra Lamp Shade Leather #4

Cowhide Western Rustic Lamp Shade Leather #3

Cowhide Western Rustic Lamp Shade Leather #2

Cowhide Western Rustic Lamp Shade Leather #2a

Other Ways to Implement Cowhide into Your Decor

Cowhide rugs are another great way to implement cowhide into your home. The cowhide rug is a classic, timeless element that also brings a touch of luxury to any room. The soft thick cowhide feels wonderful against your skin and the richness of the texture and color brings elegance into the room. Imagine a reading chair and a cowhide rug tucked into the corner of your master bedroom or one laid out in front of the fire in the living room. You will feel like your home belongs on the cover of a magazine.

Cowhide rugs come in different shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. They come in black, white, brown and white, tri-color, brown-white and black, brindle and patchwork. For the adventurous, cowhide rugs can even be dyed a bright color like pink or one that is acid metallic washed. Imagine how cool your daughter’s bedroom will look with a bright pink dyed cowhide rug.

Here are some other ways to include cowhide in your home:

Cowhide Pillows.

If you are just looking for a cool accent piece, then cowhide pillows might be the ticket. Whether they are for the living room or den couches or your bed, these pillows are fun to look at, but because of their soft supple skin and fur, they are also very inviting. Go ahead you know you want to lay your head down on one. These are a great way to add a touch of country without overwhelming a space with it.

Cowhide Placemats.

The kitchen might seem like an odd place for cowhide, but cowhide placemats can be a fun addition to any meal. If even you have a more modern kitchen, these placemats will only stand out in a good way. You can also use them in the dining room when you have guests over for a meal. They will appreciate the luxurious note the placemats bring to the table.

Cowhide furniture and rugs can be a big investment so it is important to make sure you get a quality pieces that will last for generations to come. Here are some tips for ensuring that you pick a quality cowhide:

Know where the cowhide is coming from

Experts agree that the highest quality cowhide come from Brazil, Argentina, Columbia and France so make sure you know where yours is coming from. Top manufacturers will use special chrome salts and oils in the tanning process for the highest quality and softest hides. Also look for companies that are against animal cruelty and who only use skins from cows who were raised for their meat and milk. It is important to look into the background of the company you are considering purchasing from.

Test the quality of the cowhide

There are different ways you can test the quality of the cowhide. If you purchase a cowhide rug, you can do the bunch test where you bunched the rug up and then let it fall out. High quality rugs will fall out naturally without any wrinkles. You can also do a smell test to see if it smells like genuine leather. Don’t worry you will be immediately able to tell the difference. You should also look at the coat. If it appears shiny and healthy then you probably have a good quality hide.

Because you are most likely going to order your cowhide pieces online, it is important to go with a company that has a good return policy. That way if you are not satisfied with the quality of the cowhide you can send it back.

For more information about cowhide furniture, rugs and other accessories, contact Cowhide Outlet today.