26 Living Room with Cowhide Rugs Ideas

Choosing the Right Cowhide Rug for Your Living Room

Factors to Consider:

Size

When deciding on the size of a cowhide rug, I always consider the layout of the room and the arrangement of the furniture. If I'm looking for a harmonious composition when laying a rug under a coffee table, I make sure that the edges of the rug fit nicely behind the seating area. In large rooms, I sometimes opt for a larger rug or even several rugs to visually tie the seating areas together into a cohesive whole.

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Color and Pattern

Before choosing a rug, I take into account the existing colour palette, furniture and accessories. If the interior is dominated by neutral colours, a lighter fur rug will add a subtle pattern to the space, while a darker or contrasting pattern will bring life and boldness, emphasizing the dynamic of a neutral and light interior.

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Best Cowhide rugs for your Living Room:

Texture

As a designer, it's not just about the look, but also about the feeling that the rug gives. Cowhide rugs have a pleasant, soft texture. If I want to create a special depth, I layer them with other rugs - for example, natural fibres or wool - to create a rich and unique combination of textures.

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Placement Tips:

Under the Coffee Table

Center a cowhide rug under a coffee table to define the living room’s focal point. This composition allows to elegantly highlight the seating area, creating a visually harmonious and cohesive space.

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As a Centerpiece with No Furniture Overlay

If the project calls for a minimalist approach, I let the rug reveal its unique beauty – patterns and shape - without any furniture on it. This way it becomes a real "statement piece" in the room.

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Layering with Other Rugs

To bring out the contrast in soft, fluffy or patterned textures, I layer a larger, neutral rug under the cowhide rug. By doing that, I create a visually very rich, dynamic and inviting living room interior full of subtle nuances.

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Styling Ideas for Living Rooms with Cowhide Rugs

Modern Minimalist

I often use a cowhide rug as a warm, cosy but not overwhelming accent in minimalist interiors. Pair it with soft creamy colours, metallic details and clean-lined or rounded furniture. This will work well with the cowhide fur patterns to give the space an inviting atmosphere.

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Rustic and Cozy

If I'm aiming for a warm, rustic feel, I pair a cowhide rug with wood beams, leather armchairs and earth tones. This makes the space feel like a sanctuary of nature where one can relax.

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Brown Cowhide rugs for your Living Room:

Eclectic Vibes

I like to express my creativity by combining busy patterns, bright colours as well as modern and vintage furniture from different eras. The cowhide rug plays the role of a connecting element here - its organic shape and earthy tones help to balance and tie together the different interior elements.

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Scandinavian Touch

If you‘re going for a light, transparent and relaxing Scandinavian style, then a cowhide rug on a light wooden floor adds subtle contrast and warmth. It also provides a natural texture that maintains the minimalist aesthetic.

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Creamy Cowhide rugs for your Living Room:

Cowhide Rugs in Different Living Room Layouts

Open Floor Plans

When working with open floor plan, use cowhide rug and other rugs to visually divide areas into clear functional zones. Under sofa and armchairs, the rug becomes a small 'island' that defines the space and adds intimacy to a large space.

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Small Spaces

The irregular shape of a cowhide rug is perfect for smaller rooms. It avoids emphasising hard lines and corners, and makes a small space visually softer and lighter.

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Formal Living Rooms

If I'm going for an elegant, classic look, but want to add a little vibrancy, a cowhide rug works as a subtle, eclectic accent. By combining it with the classic symmetry of the furniture arrangement and the home decor details, I create a sophisticated yet contemporary living room.

Photo by Dear Lillie

Gallery of Living Rooms with Cowhide Rugs

Here are several inspiring examples for your living room with a cowhide rug:

• Modern spaces: Minimalism, soft colours and cowhide as a subtle but visible accent.

Photo by Domino

Photo by The Love Designed Life

Photo by American West Modern

• Rustic Living Rooms: Combinations of wood, leather and fur, emphasising natural vibe and warmth.

Photo by @farahpro

Photo by Jolie Haus

Photo by R+K Ranch

• Eclectic compositions: A variety of colours, patterns and textures, brought together by one distinctive cowhide rug.
• Scandinavian interiors: light spaces, simple shapes and a soft, gentle rug that makes you feel cosy.

Photo by Csaba Barbay

Photo by Remodelaholic

Photo by Rugs Direct

Photo by Cowhides Direct

Photo by Making Joy and Pretty Things

Photo by Rugs Direct

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