One of the hottest trends in fashion these days is animal print. This trend has crossed over into home decor with the arrival of the zebra print area rug styles available today. Zebra print area rugs are the trendiest thing to hit the home decor industry since the arrival of granite counter tops. While it used to be that only the rich people had them, now anyone that wants to make a statement in their home decor has granite counter tops. The same holds true for zebra print rugs. They add a wow factor to a room that makes an instant statement.
A zebra area rug is available for just about every room you can imagine. They are no longer just sold in the traditional black and white combination. If your daughter wants a hot pink zebra striped stunner on her bedroom floor she can have it. If you want a delicious cream and brown zigzag carpet on your bathroom tile you can find it. Available in just about every color and every size, these trendy rugs are gaining the popularity that used to be reserved for the infamous shag rugs of years gone by.
One option that is currently available is the circular animal print rug. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. Some are patterned from edge to edge while others have a solid border around them. These look especially lovely in an entrance way. A chocolate toned carpet of this style would look absolutely smashing set against deep brown slate tiles.
Another type that can be found is a patterned zebra rug shaped to look like an animal skin. The bear skin rugs that are now politically incorrect to own have been reinvented with zigzag stripes instead. While these new rugs are not made from real bear skin, the way that they are shaped makes them look like they are. When you add in the wildly exotic zebra stripes, these area rugs are the center of a statement piece rug. Whether placed in front of a fireplace in a living room or in a master bedroom with an edge to it, these gorgeous rugs definitely sport the wow factor.
For a different take on the traditional zebra pattern, there are also rugs available that have an abstract zebra pattern to them. Often with blocks of other colors or tones mixed in, these wonderfully wild rugs carry a bit of the trend in them without going too far. They allow a homeowner to show a touch of their zany side without going overboard. Some sport a more rounded zigzag rather than the traditional crisp striping. These are often found in unusual shapes and sizes, which only add to their versatility.
Be careful to not add too much of a good thing to your home. While a zebra print area rug can be a great thing and really make a statement, a room that is wall-to-wall zigzags leaves a distinct impression of overkill. Use this pattern sparingly and you will be right on point for this hot and happening trend.
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