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LEOPARD Incorporated in interior design for ages, we like to think of leopard as a neutral! Most commonly used in black and brown tones, the wildly chic motif is also offered in a vast array of color palettes, enabling you to introduce it into just about any aesthetic.
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Here are a few ways we love to use leopard: 1) Add a pop of pattern with leopard ottomans in a family room. 2) Use wall-to-wall leopard carpet in a den or media room. Wallpaper an accent wall in a room or an entire bathroom in a leopard-print wall covering. Bring a neutral room to life with a leopard area rug. Liven up a sofa with a pair of leopard pillows. Use artwork with a leopard motif as a jumping off point for a room’s design.
FUN FACT!
French designer, Madeleine Castaing (1894-1992), well known for her use of leopard, popularized the pattern as wall-to-wall carpeting in the 1940’s. Not only a fan of its appearance, she also often expressed her fondness for the pattern’s ability to conceal muddy footprints.
Design Styling by Meghan Sebren Photo By Menary Studio
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Follow our “Leopard” board on Pinterest for more inspiration using this patterned design in your home. www.pinterest.com/ibbdesign/leopard/
