Cowhide in Decorating a Home

katez says:

Although the graphic elements in faux animal prints used in interiors have design impact, I believe the use of any real animal skins is inhumane. Responsible members of the human family must learn to protect the earth and care for all its inhabitants. The selfish use of animals must be discouraged as we all learn to respect life on our planet. Please take care to use creativity for the improvement of all life.

aladdintn says:

I have a cow hide rug and I love it. Thanks for posting pics that showcase this design element.

PaintColorHelp.com Dallas says:

I love cow print but am disappointed there are so few fakes. Faux leopard, zebra and the like are everywhere, so it'd be nice to have some faux cowhide options. Manufacturers, are you listening?

patscats2 says:

I much prefer seeing animal hides on the actual animal and not as a decorative item in someone's home. God did not create animals to be exploited. He created them for our "use", not abuse.

32atl says:

Sorry but I think the above comments about exploitation of animals are naive and a knee-jerk response. I'm a vegetarian but have come to live with the fact that we use animal products on a daily basis in our lives--animal products are in cosmetics, lotions, hair care products, food, etc. Also those of you who don't like cowhide rugs, what about your leather shoes, purses, belts, car seats, etc. Cowhides are by-products of the vast meat industry. If we are going to continue killing cows (and I see no way of stopping this activity or even slowing it down), we should make sure that we are using the whole animal responsibly. Most cowhides come out of argentina and brazil, the largest exporters of beef. To throw these hides away would be equally criminal IMHO. Also cowhides are hypoallergenic & organic unlike regular traditional rugs which also contain lots of toxic elements. I recently visited the traditional home of a native american, who is very much into the history of his tribe and its culture. His home was simply decorated with various types of animal pelts, including cow, reindeer, beer, & sheep skins. What do you all say to this? To just dismiss using cowhide as exploitation is simply simplistic & unaware of the world around us.

Cowhides factory says:

I would like to invite you to see some cowhide rugs from Argentina http://www.cowhidesfactory.com/

Kathryn Gardner says:

I think the light skins are quite elegant and modern-looking. It seems to me that by using cowhide rugs you are honoring them. I'm sure the cows were not raised for their coats alone. Thanks for the good decorating ideas!

emmydog says:

For those who are uncomfortable with dead things in their house, at least don't be a hypocrite and remove the paneling, dining room table and all the other furniture that glorifies the beauty of dead trees - wood!

Seriously, they are a reminder that nature's colors, textures, and patterns a far more beautiful than anything man-made. I got my rug from The Cowhide Company, http://www.brazilian-cowhides.com, and I've been so happy with it.

Hides and Co. says:

I love the brindle furniture - fire place and cozy feeling in the 7th photo (A few things from my life) a good combination with chevron rug (http://www.cowhidesrugs.com/dark-brown-chevron-mosaic-rug.html) and brindle pillows (http://www.cowhidesrugs.com/brindle-cowhide-pillow.html) would make a nice design too.

Home Interiors Home Decors says:

I find those cowhide patchwork rugs even more interesting:

http://www.etnodesign.se/en/products/cowhide-patchwork-rug/rectangular-rugs/