What Cowhide Rug Size Should I Get?

When you are decorating your home, you want everything to look important so the size cowhide rug you buy is important. Too big or too small and it can throw off the look of the room.

What size cowhide rug should I get? Here are some tips that might help.

A cowhide rug can be a great addition to any home. It works well in all styles of rooms, whether traditional or contemporary and it always connotes a sense of sophistication and luxury with its soft skin and rich coloring.

Cowhide rugs come in many different shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. Most common are brindle, black and white, brown and white as well as solid white or solid black.

The size of the cowhide rug tends to vary, but here at Cowhide Outlet, they range between jumbo, large, medium and XXL. For best results, be sure to measure the room where you are planning to use the rug so you don’t order one that is too large or too small. Most cowhide experts agree that you want the rug to be large enough to extend beyond the piece of furniture you place it under, but not too long that it becomes a tripping hazard.

If you don’t want the cowhide rug partly hidden underneath furniture, then take that into consideration as well. Maybe you see it in front of the fireplace or in front of a reading chair. It is really up to your personal preference.

Quality of the Cowhide

Besides the size of the cowhide rug you buy, you need to check on the quality of the rug you are purchasing. This can be difficult when you are buying online, but not impossible.

There are different ways you can test the quality of the cowhide. 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 health then you probably have a good quality hide.

Because you are most likely going to order your cowhide rug online, it is important to go with a company that has a good return policy. That way you can do these quality tests once you receive your cowhide rug and be reassured that you can always return the rug if it doesn’t pass the tests to your satisfaction.

Displaying Your Cowhide Rug

Here are some ways you can use cowhide rugs in your home:

To add romance to a den or bedroom. How much more romantic can it get then curling up on a soft cowhide rug in front of the fireplace? Grab a glass of wine and snuggle up with your loved one and enjoy the extra luxurious feel the cowhide rug brings to the space.

Add some whimsy into a modern space. If your aesthetic is typically more modern, you can still have a lot of fun with cowhide. Picture how a brindle cowhide rug can soften an industrial-styled urban apartment filled with metal and glass. It is also bring a bit of fun into a monochrome space.

Brighten and warm up your kitchen all at once. Your kitchen is the hub of the house where family and friends hang out. Because of the utilitarian nature of this room you need it to be easy to clean, but that doesn’t mean the space can’t be bright and cheery as well as warm and inviting. And a simple cowhide rug can do all of these things. Fun patterns like brindle and black and white spots can add the fun while the soft suppleness of the cowhide will add the warmth.

Brighten up a neutral palette. Keep your neutral palette from looking drab and dingy by adding a cowhide. 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 cowhide on the walls, floors or even as the fabric of our couch or reading chair.

Tone down bright colors. Contrary to what you might assume, cowhide does not clash with bright colors. The blacks, browns and whites in cowhide can keep bright colors from appearing too garish, so don’t be afraid to get creative with color and texture.

Other Benefits of Cowhide Rugs

Another benefit of cowhide rugs is that they are very sturdy and easy to maintain. Like any rug, it will eventually collect dirt but it is easy to clean up with just a damp rag. To fluff it back up if it gets a little matted down, just give the rug a good shake. When taken care of right, your cowhide rug can stay in your family for generations to come.

At Cowhide Outlet, we offer custom cowhide treatments like animal-print stencils, acid washes and natural or bright dyes so you can custom design your perfect cowhide rug. We take pride in offering high quality 100% Brazilian cowhide rugs.

In Brazil, the top manufacturers use special chrome salts and oils in the tanning process to ensure the highest quality and softest hides.

Knowing exactly where your cowhide is coming from can also allay any ethical concerns about animal cruelty in the making of your rug. In Brazil, the cows are also raised and cared for in better, more humane conditions as well. They also only use skin from cows who were raised for meat and milk. When cows are farmed for meat and dairy products, the skin is a natural by-product that would go to waste if it wasn’t recycled into rugs and other items. It will give you peace of mind to know that a cow wasn’t killed so you could have an area rug in your dining room. Always look closely into the background of the company you are considering purchasing from.

What size cowhide rug should I get? For more information about cowhide rugs and buying the perfect size for your home, contact Cowhide Outlet today.

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