Recently, designers are increasingly offering to decorate an apartment or a house with a natural animal skin. This trend was inspired by the ancient Vikings and northerners, who adorned their home with products from dead animals. Although at that time they did this solely with the aim of preserving warmth and comfort in the house. But such an unusual carpet looks great in the setting of modern apartments.
The choice of these natural decorative products today is quite wide and varied. It can be the skin of a wolf, bear or fox. Sheep is also very popular. Her plus is that she almost does not get dirty and is very warm. An alternative to any natural skin will be an artificial carpet, painted in the color of any animal: cheetah, tiger or zebra. Such a floor covering will not cause allergic reactions, is easily vacuum cleaned or even amenable to wet cleaning. The disadvantage of this decor element is that it does not fulfill the main task - it does not warm.
The choice of cattle skins is so wide that it is limited only by the imagination of the designer. It is also worth noting that natural products are much more valuable and better than artificial ones. You need to buy the skin of an animal only in a specialized store, as this will guarantee its longevity.
Cow skin
Today, such products are in trend. They are easy to clean and cut, quickly and simply painted, do not have undercoat and do not climb. The skin of a cow on the floor will perfectly decorate and complement the interior of the apartment, will bring its own zest to the decor. It is easy to dye and cut.
Cow skin will perfectly decorate the living room, study or hall. According to its characteristics, it is inferior to long-haired natural carpets, its heat and sound insulation is lower. But at the same time, the carpet from it is affordable and practical.
How to choose a quality skin
When choosing, first of all, it is worth deciding in which room it will be located. On the floor of the bedroom it is better to choose a warm sheepskin. It is perfect as a bedside rug. In an office the skin of a wolf or a bear will harmoniously look. The hall can perfectly decorate a cow rug. It is also suitable for the living room.
When choosing a product, the main quality parameter is dressing. It depends on it the service life. The skin of the animal is short, if it has been qualitatively dressed, does not have an unpleasant odor, is soft and will not crack over time. It is also recommended to choose products that have been chemically treated. This will protect against parasites and possible fungi.
Pros and cons of natural skins on the floor
Among the many advantages of a natural skin flooring, such a magnificent appearance, useful properties and unusual decor, there are also disadvantages. The skins of different animals are subject to various influences and have their pros and cons.
Benefits
- A wide range of. The skins are presented in a variety of colors, shapes and can be used as floor coverings, furniture, as decor elements.
- Possibility of choosing completely natural products and substitutes close to them in composition and properties.
- The heat-insulating and sound-insulating properties of carpets from cow hides to the floor.
- Relatively inexpensive cost, in comparison with other types of carpets. The price depends on the type of animal.
- The possibility of any combination of hides and design decisions regarding the appearance of the product.
- Skins can be used as a carpet or as a cover on a sofa or bed.
Such a product will delight lovers of everything unusual and beautiful, perfectly decorate the living room, hall or bedroom. But also do not forget that many people do not accept the use of natural hides and furs in everyday life. The appearance of the carpet can simply hurt feelings and hurt the beliefs of people who are categorically against the killing of animals.
There is an opinion that natural animal fur has a positive effect on humans and helps relieve fatigue after a hard day.
A carpet of natural fur will be appreciated by children, but it is important to ensure that the natural pile does not cause allergic reactions.
disadvantages
- The first and most significant drawback of this element of decor is the difficulty in care. Natural products are whimsical to use. It is always worthwhile to monitor the cleanliness of the carpet, process it and dry it constantly.
- The appearance of the product is suitable only for a certain interior.
- Cow skins can only be used on dry floors.
Rules for the care of natural skins
From the point of view of practicality, it is better to choose a short-haired hide on the floor. He will get less dirty and not so whimsical to care for. Beautiful, long-haired skins will look beautiful as an addition to upholstered furniture.
You need to clean such a decor element in a timely manner, since the inside of the carpet is light and quickly gets dirty. The best option would be to put the skin in dry cleaning, specifying what means will be cleaned. Natural products deteriorate from the use of aggressive cleaning products. Oxygen-containing substances are ideal for cleaning natural hair and skin.
Such a carpet should be placed in places where direct sunlight does not fall.
It is also worth choosing cleaning methods based on the length of the pile and the stiffness of the skin. It is worth noting that natural products are almost not contaminated with dust and are easily cleaned from mechanical impurities. It is rather difficult to clean a bear skin at home, it is too rough and bulky. Skins of shorthair or short-haired animals are easiest to clean. The cow rug is ideal for use. It is easy to clean, it does not cause allergic reactions, and home cleaning for it will be quite enough. It is necessary to clean products with a vacuum cleaner and ventilate them regularly. Combing the pile will significantly reduce the time it takes to clean up dirt from the product. Also, the cow's skin on the floor can be wiped with a damp cloth to remove dirt from it, and then dried with a hairdryer. Keep in mind the enemy of natural products - moths. Regular shaking of the product and processing it with special means will protect the carpet from pests for a long time.