DECORATING WITH ANIMAL PRINTS

Using animal print to decorate is quite easy especially the great selection of Animal Patterns now available. You can add a touch of outgoing style anywhere. Pick your favourite from cow, crocodile, snake, zebra, leopard, tiger, peacock and giraffe prints to celebrate the diversity of the natural world with fun, funky prints. Whether you want to create the atmosphere of a jungle getaway, remember the safari trip, or simply spice up your neutral decor theme, animal print decor is a versatile and eye-catching option.


Animal print patterns are recently being used as design for tiles, vases, bathroom accessories and fittings. while decorating, its important to put into consideration balance and scale.while its important to blend carefully, you need not be afraid to experiment with more than one of similar patterns put together.
Here are some of the tips i'll love to help with:

• Pair animal prints with bright solid colors for a glamorous touch. The strong graphic element of a black and white zebra print plays well with a hot pink or electric blue solid color. Pairing an animal print with a bright color works well in girl's rooms, teen's rooms or anywhere an eye-catching touch is needed. Use the bright color as a small accent or make it as large as the animal print; either approach can be used for a balanced design.

• Select a neutral shade to complement the animal print. In many cases, animal prints actually contain a neutral shade in the pattern itself. Matching one or more of the shades in the print allows you to decorate harmoniously without overwhelming the pattern. Choose the most neutral color used in the animal print; often this shade will be a tan or beige. Ivory and beige also work well with most animal print.

• Scale, or the size of the printed pattern, plays a role in complementing animal prints as well. An animal printed item with a large all-over pattern such as a big rug, bean bag or piece of furniture can be accessorized with a mini animal print. Many mini prints have designs that look like solids from a distance. Choose pillows, picture frames and other small accents adorned with mini animal prints and mix them with larger pieces to decorate any room.

• Use fur and feathers to compliment animal prints. a sheep skin rug or lamb fur throw can serve as an embellishment or an extra touch.
• work with plain window treatments
• Avoid clustering small spaces with animal prints. since they are patterned already, too much may make your  space appear clustered and smaller.