sheepskin is like the rug version of the birkenstock. it’s everywhere , and i love it. it’s one of those boho Megan-Draper’s-house-in-LA kind of thing that’s been around f-o-r-e-v-er (like macrame, or hand-woven tapestries) but now it’s ever so casually draped on a leather butterfly chair like it’s no big deal. oh that old thing? everyone is super cool about it.
i’ll never forget visiting friends of my parents when i was a kid, they had a mid-century modern house on a hill with a huge sheepskin rug that practically filled the lounge. i used to lie on that rug and dream about living in that house forever (they eventually sold it! waaah) perhaps one day we’ll have our own beautiful house, in which case i might get floor to floor sheepskin carpeting (not really, yes really). for now, here is some inspiration and places to buy sheepskin if you’re so inclined.
above sources: 1. Mark Neely and Paul Kefalides’ living room in Dwell // 2. Jessica Comingore’s home on Design Sponge // 3. Madelynn Furlong’s home on The Every Girl // 4. Jasmine & Justin’s home at Refinery29 // 5. Anna Liesemeyer’s home, In Honor of Design // 6. Wakako’s home, Modern Findings // 7. Home of Leah Bartholomew, The Design Files
and here’s where you can buy them! just click on the images to be taken to the shop. if you’re not into the real thing there are plenty of faux fur options around.
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12 Comments
Love it! everything is so perfect about it, but as long as it’s fake.. i couldn’t be thinking that that is a real skin.. :/
totally understandable :)
Cannot understand the above comment , they shear a sheep … sheep fur must be real otherwise opt for plastic fur on the dashboard ??? ?? ? ?
I love it – and same, as long as it’s fake. I am moving in a month, I think I will have to get one of these for my new place.
I’m having trouble with the links for where to buy these, I don’t think many of them are working? Thanks!
sorry about that, google broke my links. all fixed now!
love it! adds fun texture to the room
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SO HELPFUL!! I’ve been thinking about adding one of these to my closet/office space and didn’t think I had sooo many options. Fabulous, thanks again!
IKEA has a great option too! I’m using mine as an accent rug in my nursery.
You’re so right! Love sheepskin! It’s especially nice for babies. They love rolling in it! I let my 3 month old lie in it and play at least once a day. It certainly helps that they look good too!
love it! makes any room look more interesting!
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Where can I buy the sheepskins?