A Whole Different Animal
Show your good breeding by working elements of the farm into your own modern homestead
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When you hear the term "farm animal" in interior design, you might associate it with a country theme or rustic style. Maybe you think of a whimsical child's room or nursery. But these designers show us that you can borrow from a cow, horse, pig and any other manner of livestock without bringing in the whole barn.
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Turn up the humor in a clean and modern bathroom with a wall mural of an inquisitive cow and a tub to match.
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by Sylvia Martin
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| Love a black-and-white and neutral palette? The cowhide look on this upholstered chair brings an element of rawness to the chic space without a hair looking out of place. |
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| Horses symbolize power and give off passionate energy. So try adding a large, bold sketch of a horse to a room you want to look fierce in. Less color in the artwork keeps it from taking over the room. |
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| The kitchen or dining room is a great place to add a farm animal as a reminder of where our food comes from. You don't need to bring in a whole herd; a little piggie on a countertop will do. Pick one in white for a contemporary feel. |
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| A playful light-up sheep turns a modern space into a delightful treat. The scale and the cartoonish form of this art piece keep the mood light despite the seriousness of the surrounding elements. |
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| Perched high in this modern expanse, this rooster crows modern style. The black finish keeps it acres away from country. |
| A mama duck and her brood add an endearing, humorous touch to this mid-century modern dining room. The natural finish and iconic design prevent too much cutesiness. |
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A replica of a living thing brings warmth to a bathroom that might otherwise seem cold, and adds personality. If you have the space, choose a large-scale piece. A light-toned finish will help keep it from feeling too heavy for the room.
More:
Getting Wild: Animal Forms in Décor
Cowhide in Decorating a Home
More:
Getting Wild: Animal Forms in Décor
Cowhide in Decorating a Home
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leticiashaquana moo
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Samantha Schoech That cow tub is the stuff on my nightmares. To each his own.
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Adam It won't funny if your house won't sell because of the moo tub.
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lynerd I would giggle every time I took a bath...I love it!
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CAROLE MEYER A touch of whimsey is always good.
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jackdglas Awesom
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Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design I think the cow print tub and artwork brings a bold sense of whimsy creating a retreat from the mundane. It may not have great resale value, but if you own a bathroom like this, money probably isn't an issue to change it later. A coat of chocolate brown paint over the mural would tone everything down. www.wendyobrienid.com
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Barn Light Electric Company Don't forget the lights! You can also work elements of the farm into your own modern homestead by using cool barn lighting. 
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echogram The first 2 pictures are kinda gross.
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herzleinmild Love that chair!
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Ideabook published on Feb. 19, 2012.
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