11 Ways to Get Snow White Feel Indoors with Sheepskin

There’s no getting around it: a sheet of freshly fallen, powdery snow is truly a sight for sore eyes. And thanks to sheepskin, you can almost get away with replicating the look inside, minus the cold and melted puddles. Sheepskin is commonly seen as a throw, but there are many ways to utilize this warm, textural accessory throughout the home. If you’re considering its addition to your space, read on to see 11 potential ways of incorporating a snowy feel in a warm way in your home this winter.

Shawn Gauthier

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For the ultimate luxury, choose sheepskin for your duvet. This is the perfect spot to cozy up, watch the real snow falling out of the window and drift off in blissful warmth.

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Use a sheepskin rug as a second layer. Layering in itself adds warmth to a space, and layering with a sheepskin rug will surely provide some visual heat. It’s usually best to choose a fairly basic rug as the first layer, like this neutral option. For even more texture, choose a sisal or grasscloth rug.

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Complete your living area with a sheepskin area rug. With a larger version over a smaller rug, you’ll be able to create a cohesive grounding element for your seating area while providing loads of texture.

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Add a sheepskin rug to your bathroom for a warm accessory. Sometimes bathrooms can have a cool feeling, like those done mostly in marble. The addition of a sheepskin rug will help it feel a bit more snug.

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Place a sheepskin rug next to your bed. You’ll be delighted to have a cozy landing pad every morning, and your room will benefit from that dose of texture.

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Consider using sheepskin as upholstery. Tossing a throw over a chair will certainly make a difference, but if you want an even bigger impact, upholster the entire piece. You can’t beat the texture, and those chairs truly look like they’ve just endured a fresh snowfall.

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Do you feel like your space could use an extra dose of texture and personality? Adorn unexpected pieces with a layer of sheepskin. Cover the coffee table, like this example, or even layer it over a credenza and top it with your China collection.

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Drape sheepskin over flat surfaces to use as seat cushions. Sure, the designer could have outfitted these seating blocks with some sort of tailor-made cushion, but covering them in sheepskin adds unique dimension while supplying cozy comfort.

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Here is the same idea with a Philippe Starck Ghost Chair. It’s almost as if the sheepskin is floating against this Lucite surface.

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Use sheepskin to add warmth to a cold surface. Wooden rocking chairs are a tailored classic, but lets face it, sometimes they can appear a little stark in a room. A layer of sheepskin will soften its look and make it more comfortable.

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Have a pair of casual chairs or a piece that could use a little something extra? Use sheepskin to dress up everyday items. Due to its sophisticated aesthetic, a touch of sheepskin on almost anything will give it an entirely new personality, just like these informal butterfly chairs.

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As already stated, sheepskin is commonly seen used as a throw. It’s one of the easiest ways to use it: simply toss it wherever you need a hint of texture, like the back of the couch or the end of a chaise lounge. It instantly adds a sense of chic warmth.

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