Since ancient times, animal skins have been used to decorate the home, providing warmth and comfort in the room. Currently, this decor has not lost its relevance and is still at the peak of its popularity. Animal prints have spread to a huge number of interior items and textiles: bedspreads, furniture upholstery, carpets. Particularly popular are models of carpets that imitate the skin of a zebra.
We will talk about them in this article.
Zebra print is not a sign of barbarism and bad taste, as animal advocates might think, since real animal skins are not used to make modern carpets. Thanks to new technologies, manufacturers create carpets that repeat the shape of animal skins and even surpass it in their softness and other qualities. However, no animal suffers for this.
Suitable styles
A product that repeats the colors of an exotic animal can decorate not only a safari-style interior. The product also perfectly complements:
- Minimalism,
- Modern,
- Art Deco,
- High tech,
- Chalet,
- Pop Art,
- Avant-garde and classic design.
The main thing is to choose the right color scheme and the amount of decor. To do this, take note of a few simple but very valuable tips:
Consider the animal's natural habitat when choosing colors. It is quite obvious that the zebra skin will look the best in the interior, which has the maximum similarity with nature. Choose natural colors for your space: green and turquoise, sand and gold, light blue and blue, brown and red, orange and yellow
When choosing finishing materials, you should also prefer naturalness: wood, real fabrics, and more.
Remember that everything is good in moderation. The striped color has a rather strong and self-sufficient character, therefore it cannot stand competition. So try to avoid an excessive abundance of patterns and ornaments when decorating a room. Exceptions can be goose feet, polka dots, cage. However, do not overuse geometric patterns. Despite the fact that the zebra-patterned rug has a restrained black and white color, it is very bright and stylish, and often becomes the central decorative element in the room. Do not forget about this if you want the decoration of the apartment to be as beautiful and harmonious as possible
If the furniture in the room has a very unusual and intricate shape, it will attract a lot of attention. And then the "zebra" carpet will not look good at all.
In addition, it is strongly not recommended to lay a carpet imitating a zebra skin in a room that already has other animal prints.
There are very few examples of such ideas ending in success. In other cases, the interior looks clumsy, creating dissonance. It will be uncomfortable to be in such a room.
Add decorative elements to the interior. A striking striped rug is self-contained. However, a few accents that repeat the animal pattern will not hurt at all. For example, you can put a lamp in the room, the lampshade of which will repeat the black and white color. Or you can arrange the upholstery of an armchair, a coffee table, and cushions in a zebra pattern. The main thing is not to overdo it. Then the design of the room will turn out to be stylish, modern and very cozy
Consider the size of the room. For a small room, one small carpet with a zebra pattern is enough. It is better to reduce the number of decorative elements that repeat the African print to a minimum. If the space is spacious, you can lay there a large carpet imitating the skin of an animal. And complete the interior decoration with suitable details
Where is appropriate?
This product looks great in the bedroom, living room, office. With the right choice of interior, striped carpet will decorate the kitchen, nursery and even the bathroom. In short, a zebra carpet can fit into any room, decorate it, add coziness, warmth and comfort.
Now let's list a few tips for choosing a carpet:
Pay particular attention to the material. It is important that the product is made of hypoallergenic and safe fibers, especially if you are going to lay a carpet in a nursery or bedroom. Therefore, the best option would be natural materials such as wool, cotton, viscose or a combination of these. However, modern high-quality synthetics are often not inferior to natural materials in their characteristics. In addition, a synthetic product is much easier to care for
Choose your manufacturer carefully. If you want to purchase a truly high-quality product, you should not trust unknown companies that promise huge discounts on goods. Pay attention to the life of the company, reviews of real buyers and the history of the company. And remember that a first-class rug cannot be too cheap
Consider for which room the carpet is being selected. When you need to decorate your living room, it is better to give preference to more expensive models made from natural materials. The product in the nursery must be resistant to pollution and be absolutely safe for health. A rug for a stylish bathroom should be excellent moisture permeability, non-slip, wear-resistant and durable. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase products made of high quality synthetic materials
The listed tips will help you choose a carpet that is ideal for your interior, emphasizes its uniqueness and originality, and at the same time will serve you for more than one year.
You can watch the zebra carpet in the following video: