If you want to create a special eye-catcher in your living space, you can do this with a carpet, among other things. Furs are particularly trendy at the moment and, in addition to sheepskin, cowhides are also particularly popular. The cow rug can be wonderfully used as an accent in seating or dining areas, in the bedroom and in the kitchen and not only has a decorative effect, but also keeps your feet warm. If you are interested in this modern home accessory, take a look at our furnishing ideas with cowhide rugs and then implement them in your home.
Living room cowhide rug
When it comes to the Wonaccessory, you can of course choose between a real one and an imitation. With a real one you will have to expect a higher price and the care is not quite as easy as with a fake one. Real skins are available, for example, from Trendcarpet. But with an imitation you can not only save money. If you want to work to protect animals, you should avoid using any animal products in your facility, be it for clothing or decorative accessories.
Cowhide carpet – real or fake?
Nowadays, a fake cowhide rug can hardly be distinguished from the real thing, so you won't lose anything in terms of appearance. Patterns and colors are skillfully imitated. This version of the organic cowhide rug can also wonderfully decorate your favorite area in the room and radiate the cozy flair that you want.
Fur of different colors
Whether real or fake, are offeredthe most different color variants. No matter whether you want a cowhide rug in gray, white, beige, black or a mix of several colors, you will quickly find the right model for your interior. While models in earth tones radiate warmth and coziness, all-white, black or black-and-white versions are wonderful for a more elegant look. An Argentinian cowhide carpet is also very popular.
How do you care for the fur carpet?
To ensure that the carpet remains beautiful for a long time, care, which also includes proper cleaning, is very important. But what is the best way to clean a cowhide rug? While the artificial one, as already mentioned, is not as sensitive, you have to pay attention to a few things with real fur. On the one hand, the vacuum cleaner should be avoided if possible, as it wears down the fur more quickly.
Cowhide carpet as a decoration idea
Instead, the cowhide rug is better shaken outdoors to remove accumulated dirt. The carpet can also be knocked out, but only very carefully. Otherwise, more thorough cleaning should be carried out as rarely as possible in order to protect the fur. Chemical agents should not be used at all. Not even a carpet cleaner is suitable for this.
Tips for care
However, it can happen that the fur carpet becomes more dirty and this creates stains that of course cannot be removed by simply shaking it out. In this case, use a solution of neutral soap and warm water. However, do not soak the carpet in water, use as little as possible. Otherwise, you risk mold formation.
In white and beige
You then apply this solution to the dirty area using a soft cloth. Now you must not rub back and forth as suits you and as you are used to on normal carpets. Instead, wipe the cloth with the solution in one direction at a time until the stain is gone. If the cowhide rug gets too wet, you should definitely hang it outside to dry.
In brown and white
This model of cowhide rug has a particularly interesting mottled pattern and consists of the colors brown and white. This brown color adapts to the original side tables next to the sofa, which are small tree trunks. The gray sofa is a color contrast that stands out particularly well against the white and brown design.
For Scandinavian style
In beige it looks discreet and elegant and is suitable for various furnishing styles. This also applies to any cowhide rug that is light. Skins in general are great for Scandinavian-style furnishings, as can be seen in this example. Fur also adorns the sofa and the sofa cushions, all of which are chosen in earth tones.
Furnishings made of wood with cowhide
Wood and a cowhide rug make a particularly charming combination. The warm atmosphere created by wooden furnishings is further emphasized by the fur. This rustic bedroom is proof of this, in which not only the furniture but also the floor and walls were designed with wood.
Design seating areas
Seating areas are often decorated with a cowhide rug. But this doesn't necessarily have to be the area with the couch. Even smaller areas like this reading corner look much cozier with a carpet and are visually separated from the rest of the room. The white and beige carpet above looks particularly chic on the dark parquet, don't you think?
A mix of furniture
There is no particular furniture style that you need to choose for a cowhide rug. It suits every style. In the example above, various pieces of seating furniture were combined together in a patchwork style. If one fur is not enough for a large seating area, several can easily be combined with each other. It's best to overlap these for a more casual look.
Idea for a large bedroom
A beautiful seating area has also been designed in this room using a cowhide rug. It is a bedroom that is large enough to set up a small reading corner with chairs and a chest of drawers. The cowhide carpet, which was chosen in brown and white, provides more coziness.
Patchwork furniture
Here too, furniture made from different materials and in different colors was put together to create an original seating area. These are elegant seating furniture that still fit perfectly with the rather rustic cowhide carpet. Further proof that the interior style does not matter for this type of carpet.
Brown model
You've already seen some variations of brown fur carpets and you've probably noticed that there are different nuances. The brown tone can be very dark and almost black and in contrast it can be very light. The model above is more of a middle ground and also contains the color white, with the brown component predominating.
In black and white
Here you can see another variant with the classic, black and white pattern for cowhide. The elegant looking cowhide rug is combined with an equally elegant wallpaper and looks great on the light floor. Color is provided by the chairs and the kitchen island, which were chosen in a light pastel yellow and fit perfectly with the rest of the room design.
Discreetly highlight the cowhide rug
But maybe you don't want the cowhide rug to stand out that much. Then you can simply choose a model whose color adapts to the decor and furniture. In this living room, the seating area was set up in this way. All colors of the furniture and decorations were chosen discreetly and a light, beige carpet was used as a home accessory.
Arranged on another carpet
On a smooth floor covering such as laminate, parquet or tiles, a carpet can quickly become a slippery trap. If you want to prevent this, you can simply place furniture such as the coffee table on it. However, if the carpet is not in a seating area with a coffee table or you do not want anything to stand on the carpet, you can simply use a neutral, large carpet as a base.
Furnishing ideas with cowhide
This was also done in this living room. A neutral, beige carpet forms the seating area together with the seating furniture. In addition, the fur is not in the middle of the carpet, but is placed casually and diagonally on it. A wonderful combination of home accessories!
Match the colors of the furniture and carpet
In this example, the cowhide rug was chosen to match the colors of the seating. While the brown color matches the leather sofas, the white color is repeated in the armchair and chair. This way, too, you avoid the fur becoming the main accent in the room. The result is a harmonious furnishing and design.
Carpet model in white and gray
Cowhide doesn't just look great in adults' rooms. Such a carpet can also be used to decorate children's rooms. In this children's room, a model in silver or gray adorns the floor. The rug keeps you warm while playing and can also be used to create a cozy or reading corner where the child may sit on the floor.
Leather and cowhide
You've probably already noticed that leather and an animal skin rug go wonderfully together. If you want such a combination, we recommend choosing the carpet in a similar color to the piece of furniture. For example, if you have a black leather sofa, use a black or black and white rug. Above, a brown bed was combined with a brown and white fur.
Original pattern
Faux fur is also available with particularly original patterns. This faux fur rug, for example, looks like it's been splattered with paint. The white fur is spiced up with a light shade of brown and black. These colors are then repeated in other decorations and in pieces of furniture, creating a color interplay.
Extravagant Kuhfell
If you want something particularly extravagant in your home, you can choose something more unusual for the fur instead of a natural color. A great idea, for example, is a red model like the one used in this living room. The fur is specially dyed and can particularly spice up simple, minimalist rooms.
Im Patchwork Design
If you want a larger cowhide rug, this is itPatchwork Designexactly the right thing for you. Many squares of cowhide are processed together. The result is a mix of different skins and patterns that make the home accessory look particularly stylish. Add a modern yet cozy accent to the room with a patchwork cowhide rug.
Monochrome colors
This bedroom has been decorated in a monochrome and modern style. The white color is combined with black and gray tones, which can also be found in the impressive patchwork cowhide carpet. This creates an almost artistic decoration for the bedroom that provides style and elegance.
Patchwork in warm colors
If you prefer a warm color, choose a patchwork carpet with brown nuances instead. This variant is also suitable for modern and minimalist interiors, as this living room with large window fronts proves. It is a very large cowhide rug that wonderfully frames the equally large seating area together with the corner sofa.
Patchwork rug in any size
In contrast to simple cowhide, the variant with a patchwork design gives you the choice between different sizes. This allows you to design different sized areas in any way you like. Add a small accent, like in the bedroom above, and place a small rug next to the bed, or make the whole bed stand out by placing it on a large rug.
Cowhide for a stylish interior
Finally, we have a living room for you in which black leather sofas were combined with a brown and white cowhide patchwork. The glass table allows you to see the carpet even when you are sitting on the sofa. As you can see, the color variants, sizes and designs are very diverse, so that everyone can easily find the best model for themselves and their interior.
