7 Ways to Use Cowhide in Your Home

With its bold patterns, rich colors and luxurious texture, cowhide can be a little intimidating, but once you know the ins and outs of using it in your home, you will love decorating with cowhide.

Cowhide rugs are very versatile and come in different shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. Most commonly natural cowhide rugs come in black, white, brown and white, tri-color, brown-white and black, and brindle. If you are more adventurous, you can even get cowhide rugs dyed a bright color like pink or one that is acid metallic washed. They even come in patchwork.

Check out these 7 ways to use cowhide in your home.

1. Cowhide Runner

With all the variety of colors and patterns available in cowhide rugs, you can easily find the right look for your hallway whether you are trying to brighten up the space or make the space look bigger than it really is.

A big thing in interior design is using layers and texture to add texture to the look and feel of your home. A soft cowhide hall runner on top of a smooth, shiny wood floor or textured stone floor really adds interesting detail to the space. Then if you also add some layers and texture on the walls to with wallpaper or tapestries or different layers of art and photos, a really neutral space can become fun and interesting.

When walking on this hall runner your feet will sink into the softness and will feel like a little piece of heaven. In addition cowhide runners are very durable and can withstand heavy traffic which is usual in the halls of your home for many years.

2. 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.

3. Cowhide Lamps

Lighting is important in any room and the light fixtures you choose really adds to the ambience of the space. Try cowhide lamps in your living room or den for a unique look. You will love reading by its light late into the night. They can even bring some charm into the bedroom as bedside lamps. Who knew lamps could be so much fun?

4. 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.

5. Cowhide Furniture

Cowhide furniture is generally a neat combination of cowhide print and leather adding some texture into the space. The softness of the cowhide print contrasts nicely with the smoother leather finish of the couch adding an interesting level to the design.

The added texture also enhances the comfort of the couch or chair. You will love snuggling up in it and reading your favorite book this winter. You can also get a couch or chair complete covered in cowhide which will give you even softer snuggling.

6. Cowhide Gun Cases

When we think about gun owners, we normally think of soldiers or police dressed in SWAT gear or camouflage or a rancher dressed in blue jeans and cowboy boots, but so many different types of people are gun owners today and everyone has their own sense of style.

Gun cases come in a lot of different materials and styles, even cotton and nylon. Leather and cowhide gun cases are also very popular. And cowhide comes in different colors and patterns that can either give off a luxurious feel or a playful vibe. Cowhide Outlet offers many different gun cases that cater to different styles.

7. Cowhide Rugs

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.

A cowhide rug can soften a room filled with metal and glass and can add a little whimsy to a black and white kitchen.

It can also brighten up a neutral palette. Sticking to a neutral palette has many benefits, but it also risks the danger of looking drab and dingy. Cowhide with its unique shades and combinations of blacks, browns and whites and its rich texture can make an interesting focal point in an otherwise simple room.

Instead of looking too plain, your room will look warm and inviting with the addition of a large cowhide rug on the walls, floors or even as the fabric of our couch or reading chair. Just one element of cowhide in the room can really transform a space. Neutral doesn’t have to be boring if you know how to layer color and texture correctly for the best effect.

If you are really gun shy about color, but know your living room needs a little something extra, then use a cowhide rug to add that little pop of color. A brindle or tri-color rug can bring in some different shades of black, white and brown that will bring some interesting contrast to the space without going with a really bold color like orange or purple.

For example, a soft black and white cowhide rug can give a luxurious feel to an otherwise stark room while a tawny brindle cowhide can offer some fun contrast to gray walls and black furniture. If you want something a little on the funky side, you can include acid wash or dyed cowhide rugs.

Cowhide rugs can also act as a tapestry for your walls or as a throw blanket over your couch. You will feel like you are in a five star hotel when you decorate with cowhide.

If you are completely redesigning a space and if you are unsure how to combine cowhide with other colors and patterns, then you might want to consult a professional designer. He or she can advise you on which combinations work and which ones will end up clashing.

Cowhide rugs are very durable and easy to maintain so it can last for a long time. To clean them, all you have to do is wipe up spills with a dry cloth or clean up dirt with the vacuum. An authentic cowhide rug holds up well against the constant flow of kids and pets throughout the house.

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