Get the Look: Home decorating with animal prints

Change your spots and give your home a lift with animal prints

Unleash your wild side and take inspiration from animal prints. Whimsical yet timeless, leopard print, alongside tiger, zebra and giraffe, has long been an interior designer's secret weapon for adding personality to a scheme.

Further, both versatile and expressive, these prints create depth whilst also blending seamlessly. "Animal prints are a perennial trend that brings real flair to a room," says Laura Barnard from Arlo & Jacob. "They are incredibly adaptive, working with a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary interiors."

"Animal prints are both a versatile and vibrant decorating tool."

Why not infuse your home with the promise of far-reaching adventures? Get the Look presents a feminine yet globe-trotting scheme with plenty of animal attraction. Further, express your eclectic sophistication through layers of pattern and unique pieces.

One example is our seemingly minimal Clara armchair that's completely transformed by our Animal Print fabric. Next, add a boldly patterned footstool such as our Ferdinand (featured above) for a glamorous twist.

"Canny interior designers love to push animal print into so many styling directions," she says. "As a decorating tool, they are one of the most versatile and vibrant."

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8. 9. 1. Clara Armchair, Animal Print, Navy, Arlo & Jacob, £1475
   10. 2. Ferdinand Footstool, Animal Print, Navy, Arlo & Jacob, £610
   11. 3. Climbing Leopard Silk Rug, Diane Von Furstenberg, The Rug Company, £7144.00
   12. 4. Matrinah Wallpaper, Pink, Cole & Son, £90 per roll
   13. 5. ZigZag Console, Jermaine Gallacher, POA
   14. 6. Black Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror, Etsy, £56.12
   15. 7. Eclipse Floor Lamp, Antique Rose Dupion Silk, Pooky, £269
   16. 8. Leopard Pencil Pot, Quail Ceramics, £22
   17. 9. Oxford Cushion, Small, Cotton Velvet, Chalk Pink, Arlo & Jacob, £42
   18. 10. Fleur, Flamingo Flower, Patch Plants, £20