Animal Print Rugs

Sooo... yesterday we talked about the look of worn rugs acting as a neutral background for a slightly more traditional living space...

While we're on the topic of rugs, let's talk about animal print... kind of the opposite of "traditional"

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I'm a fan.

My favorite pair of flats are leopard print, and I wear them like a neutral - literally with everything.  Could I do a leopard print rug??

Or antelope??

Contemporary Staircase by Houston Interior Designers & Decorators Sally Wheat Interiors

Or cheetah??

Contemporary Entry by Ballwin General Contractors Terra Nova Construction

Modern Living Room by Burlington Interior Designers & Decorators Cynthia Taylor-Luce

Eclectic Hall by Burlington Interior Designers & Decorators Cynthia Taylor-Luce

I mean if it's good enough for the editor of Real Simple...

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And it's good enough for Erin Gates...

It's amazing, right??

Well, I came across this bad boy... and it really got the wheels turning...

Could I do leopard print in a big dose like this??? I mean, I am pretty sure that this is the same rug as was used here...

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Dark teal walls, simple clean lines, and light furniture... it's only $341 right now for the 6'x9'....

It could happen... what do you think???