Yahoo LifestyleThese Cowhide Rugs Look at Home in Every Room
- 1/11
These Cowhide Rugs Look at Home in Every Room
Ree Drummond never passes up a chance to decorate with cowhide rugs: She has them all over her house and her guest lodge, The Boarding House. "Through the years, I've seen very few rooms that can't be made better with cowhides," she says. Yes, they feel right at home in a Western or rustic-style guest room (just take a look at The Boarding House's Ranch Room) but really, they can go in any room and with any type of décor. Plus, they're super durable. "They don't rip or stain, no matter how many muddy boots may walk on them!" Ree says.
Ree tends to gravitate toward traditional brown and white hides, which include patterns like palomino and salt and pepper and are probably what you picture when you hear cowhide. But she's recently become a fan of some of the wilder, more modern cowhide rugs that are being made, like super-saturated dyed rugs, stenciled rugs, and rugs sprinkled with paint and/or metallic spots.
Any of these hides—modern or traditional—would look stylish layered over other rugs like a simple sisal or jute rug, but they're also great on their own. They help add texture to a space, so they work in dining rooms, offices, bedrooms—you name it! If you think you're not a cowhide person, think again, because there might be something here to steer you in a new direction.
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- 2/11
1) Carbon Loft Abbess Cowhide Rug
Carbon Loft
overstock.com
$206.99
When you think of a cowhide rug, you probably picture the classic spots. Because it's such an old favorite, this rug would look just as great in a transitional or modern living room as it would in a rustic ranch home!
- 3/11
2) Metallic Cow Hide Gray & Silver
potterybarn.com
$1199.00
Think ranch, but make it flashy. Add this stunning rug with its sparkly speckles to any room to give it a fun and glitzy look.
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- 4/11
3) Beige Palomino Cowhide Rug
LuxuryCowhidesUSA
etsy.com
$199.00
A palomino pattern mixes creams and beiges for the perfect neutral piece. The naturally worn look would fit in perfectly with rustic decor.
- 5/11
4) Pink Cowhide Rug
Luxury Cowhides
luxurycowhides.com
$369.00
It's pretty clear that this hide did not come off a cow this way, but the bright pink makes a big statement. This dyed hide would work well in a kids room or layered over a simple sisal rug.
- 6/11
5) Salt and Pepper Cowhide Rug
Sunshine Cowhides
amazon.com
$179.00
This rug's beautiful natural spots give it a traditional look. Out of all the rugs here, this one would look most at home in The Boarding House's Ranch Room.
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- 7/11
6) Brinda Handmade Cowhide Emerald Rug
Everly Quinn
wayfair.com
$285.90
Ree's a big fan of emerald green, and it's easy to see why: This shade looks super luxurious. It's a great way to add a sophisticated pop of color to a dining room or entryway.
- 8/11
7) Cowhide Patchwork Rug Brown & White
LuxuryCowhidesUSA
etsy.com
$149.00
This isn't your average patchwork rug! Four-inch squares of cowhide are stitched together to create a perfectly rectangular rug—ideal for people looking for a more traditional shape.
- 9/11
8) Acid Wash Cowhide
LuxuryCowhidesUSA
etsy.com
$199.00
Acid wash works great on jeans, so why not on a hide rug? The blue spots are a surprising addition to an otherwise classic piece.
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- 10/11
9) KOLDBY Cowhide
IKEA
ikea.com
$149.00
This rug is a great way to ease into the cowhide rug look. It's a glossy black, so it can go anywhere. Plus, it's inexpensive so you can take this look for a test drive.
- 11/11
10) Zebra Stenciled Black on Light Beige Cowhide Rug
Zebra
lonestarwesterndecor.com
$279.95
This natural cowhide has a zebra patterned stenciled over it, giving you that ranch-meets-grasslands vibe. It's a fun twist that guests will definitely notice and remember.
