Call of the Wild

I've been dying to incorporate animal print into our home somehow - we're not talking a huge cheetah print sofa in the living room, but more like a cool accent pillow, animal print cushions on the dining room chairs, or an upholstered bench.

Of course, getting Kris on board with a little animal print is a process, so I pulled some inspiration to show him what I'm thinking...

Like this cool zebra ottoman that doubles as a coffee table...

Traditional Living Room design by San Francisco Interior Designer Benjamin Dhong Interiors

Or these twin cheetah stools flanking the coffee tables below - they provide extra seating, but I love that they can easily be pushed up against a wall

Mediterranean Living Room design by Los Angeles Interior Designer Dayna Katlin Interiors

This accent chair is fierce (literally) but also very neutral... LOVE

Traditional Living Room design by San Francisco Interior Designer Kathleen Burke Design

Or THIS accent chair... see the animal print actually blends in with a neutral palette

Traditional Family Room design by San Diego Interior Designer Decorating Den Interiors - Susan Sutherlin

This zebra print is thicker, and a bit more modern, and I love the chocolate brown and creme on this Louis style arm chair

Traditional Family Room design by Chicago Architect Culligan Abraham Architecture

And finally a pretty animal print bench (with nailhead trim) - does it get more fabulous?!

Traditional Living Room design by Los Angeles Interior Designer DTM INTERIORS

So after taking a look at what I am thinking for animal print accents, what are your thoughts?  Hate it or love it?