Guest Picks: 20 Great Leopard-Print Finds
See how to use a little or a lot of this great animal print, hot again this fall
Leopard has been in style since we dressed ourselves in pelts and lived in caves. Perhaps the height of popularity for the leopard print was in old Hollywood, with a revival of it in the glam rock and roll era of the 1980s. Leopard print in the home as been fashionable since the 1920s. It really has never gone out of style in fashion or home decor.
I look at leopard as a neutral; any style room and color palette works with it. This fall, animal prints in home decor are back in full force, though for me they never went away.
Designer Mary McDonald has used uniform leopard print on walls, curtains, and upholstery, which she says creates a comforting room rather than a zany one (see for yourself in the last slide here). This is the inspiration for the products I chose for you. Whether you add a lot or a little to any room in your house, you can't go wrong with leopard. — Valorie from The Visual Vamp
I look at leopard as a neutral; any style room and color palette works with it. This fall, animal prints in home decor are back in full force, though for me they never went away.
Designer Mary McDonald has used uniform leopard print on walls, curtains, and upholstery, which she says creates a comforting room rather than a zany one (see for yourself in the last slide here). This is the inspiration for the products I chose for you. Whether you add a lot or a little to any room in your house, you can't go wrong with leopard. — Valorie from The Visual Vamp
Leopard Toss Pillow
How simple to add a few leopard print toss pillows to any room. I promise they will mix in with anything.
Leopard Statue
We've all used the giant white ceramic dog as the glam animal du jour home accessory, but why not swap it out for this three-foot-tall leopard? I love the modern stylized lines of it.
Leopard Animal Print Accent Stool
A pair of these well-priced leopard print X-base stools would look great at the end of a bed, or as additional seating in a living or family room, tucked under a library table.
Leopard Print Wallpaper
Leopard print wallpaper — how fabulous! Do an accent wall, or paper the whole room. You won't be sorry!
Snow Leopard Sofa
Check out this sofa in a softer snow leopard print. I would ditch the pillows shown with it. If you are brave enough to get a print couch, leopard print is the way to go. It really is another form of a neutral that you can enjoy for years and years.
Leopard Print Accent Chair
Okay, okay, if a leopard print sofa is too much for you to wrap your mind around, try out a piece of leopard print furniture with an accent chair. This modern piece has the lines of a French classic.
Leopard Lamp Shade
Have you ever worn a fur-lined trench coat? On the outside it looks tame, but when you open it up, the hidden glam is revealed. This chic black lamp shade reminds me of those coats. The leopard print is on the inside. LOVE it! Switch out a couple of your existing shades with this one for some subtle mystery.
Orange Leopard Print Throw Pillow
Who says leopard only comes in browns and blacks? This orange leopard print pillow would mix so very well with the ikat patterns you have. I predict orange will be the color of the year.
Leopard Print Area Rug
This area rug has the best of both neutral universes — the plain center, and the leopard print edge for just a bit of interest. Work it in any room in your house.
Leopard New Zealand Wool Area Rug
But if you want the whole enchilada, get this individually hand-washed rug. The antique finish is achieved through special tea washing techniques.
Leopard Print Shades Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Grab a pair of these swing arm lamps with leopard print shades to use at each end of a sofa, or in a bedroom for bedside reading lamps.
Slipcover Headboard in Velvet Leopard
Now we're talking about Old Hollywood glam: a leopard print headboard! This one is fab because it has a removable leopard print slipcover over a padded headboard.
Metallic Leopard Ottoman
Oh boy — metallic and leopard print together! This is a useful and glam cube ottoman. I die!
Leopard Print Wood and Faux Leather Tray Set
I have to get this set of three leopard print trays! If you only need one, give the other two as gifts.
Leopard Melamine Plate
Love this leopard print Melamine dinnerware. It's great for poolside or patio, or indoor dining too. And don't you love being able to get it monogrammed?
Leopard-Print Pleated Silk Chiffon Sandals
Okay okay, so this has nothing to do with home decor. But these killer shoes would look great at home or anywhere. After all, fashion influences home decor which influences fashion...
Leopard Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Cold weather is coming, I promise you. This is a faux fur leopard print throw that is actually blanket size. It's by Posh Pelts. Back to the cave!
Leopard-print Accent Table
Another small but significant piece to add some leopard print to your room.
Waterfall Chandelier with Leopard Shades
Glam, rock, funk-a-licous chandelier with leopard-print shades. Channel your inner Martyn Bullard dahling, doing up a room for Sharon Osbourne.
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