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Roundup: Your Floor on Safari

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:30:56 -0700

Want to walk on the wild side? If you can't book a ticket to the Serengeti, why not sink your toes into some plush, safari animal-print rugs? Start with the Williams-Sonoma Zebra Crewel Rug (on sale for $199.99-499.99).

While we've seen the zebra pattern many times before, the rust color updates the pattern in a fresh way. Made from pure wool with a cotton backing, the pattern is outlined in black stitching.

Check out some other safari-worthy rugs below.

Love It or Hate It? Jonathan Adler Zebra British Flag Rug

CasaSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:00:24 -0700

This cruelty-free Zebra British Flag Rug ($875) is new at Jonathan Adler, and kind of cracking me up. I've always loved the Union Jack, and even though I'm a Yankee, I think its geometric design would make a wonderful addition to my home. I'm also pretty much over the zebra rug trend, so I think this is a playful alternative. Do you dig it?

Open House: Can You Turn Trends Into Classics?

CasaSugar — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:00:06 -0800

Hawley McLean Haleblian, whose home earned an Honorable Mention in the Met Home of the Year Awards, has re-envisioned last year's zebra trend, employing a technique that makes it much more permanent.

Instead of cautiously experimenting with a zebra print pillow, Hawley went all out. She tore out an 18-square-foot section of tile, and then drew in the outline of a zebra hide. She filled in the outline with smashed black and white tiles and fixed it permanently in the floor.

I love this unexpected touch, and think it could arguably stand the test of time. Can you think of any other home trends that you'd be willing to add to your home in a more permanent manner? Whether with a mosaic tiling effect or an expensive piece of heirloom-quality furniture, what trend would you turn into a classic at your abode?

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One Zebra Rug, Two Ways

CasaSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 -0800

The zebra trend is pretty played out at this point, especially when you're talking about genuine animal-hide rugs. But, now there are plenty of zebra print rugs that are actually hooked, and don't endanger any poor zebras. I love the Liora Manne Ravella Rug ($119-$1,349), which has a sort of charcoal-color zebra print. I thought I'd see if I could create two different looks with the rug, beginning with the most obvious, Hollywood Regency. I went for a some tufted velvet, lots of gilding, some graphic shapes, and nailhead trim to add glamour to the wild thing.

Autoban by De La Espada Tulip Lamp - $1,865.00	Nicholas Nailhead Armchair - $899.00
Gold Ceramic Stool - $250.00	"Webb Manchester" Chair - $1,509.00
Honeycomb Mirror - $429.00	Nell Sofa - $5,495.00
Liora Manne "Ravella" Indoor/Outdoor 2033/48 Zebra Black Area Rug - $289.00	Greek Key Pillows - $375.00
Gilt Candle Sconce - $195.00

To see a much more rustic look I created with this zebra rug, read more.

For a rustic look, I went with plaids and leather textiles, a faux wooden moose head, and a tree-trunk lamp. But, I added a dose of modernity with a slick red side table and a silk throw pillow. Which look do you prefer?

Goldberg Lamp - $495.00	Cira Silk Pillow - $49.95
Foley Tray Top Table - $395.00	Roost Carved Wood Moose Head - $869.00
Estate Coffee Table - $980.00	Metropole Loveseat - $2,999.00
Cameo Chair - $699.00	Liora Manne "Ravella" Indoor/Outdoor 2033/48 Zebra Black Area Rug - $289.00

Crave Worthy: Sunflower Zebra Chair

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:30:16 -0700

While I do think the zebra trend is pretty played out at this point, and I'm certainly not keen on animal hide rugs, I find myself pleasantly surprised by the Horchow Sunflower Zebra Chair ($2,199). Not only does the winged accent chair look super comfortable and have great lines, but it's incredibly cheerful in its sunny zebra pattern. And you know how I love nailhead trim. Despite the bold pattern, the chair integrates well with more traditional pieces, such as the Persian rug shown here. But, it would also really be the center of attention in a minimal, modern interior. You like?

Love It or Hate It? Upper Playground Zebra Pillow

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:00:18 -0700

This Upper Playground Zebra Pillow ($40) puts a new twist on the old equine with stripes trend by using zebras as both the background and the foreground of this pillow. Are you a fan?

Crave Worthy: Camel Back Zebra Print Chair

CasaSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:30:08 -0700

While I've shown you plenty of zebra print home items, I've never shown you one as crave worthy as this Palacek Camel Back Zebra Print Chair ($1,250). Made of high-quality zebra faux fur upholstery, the chair is built upon a black-wood, camel-shape frame. I love the refined lines of this chair, and the upholstery, while commonly seen on floors all over chic homes in the past year, is less commonly found on a formal sitting-room chair. There's something both spontaneous and classically timeless about this piece. It'll be a hit anywhere you choose to showcase it.

Less or More: Zebra Director Chairs

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:30:40 -0700

For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these zebra director chairs, and then see if you can answer my questions about them.

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Steal of the Day: Modern Dose Cowhide Zebra Rug

CasaSugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:50 -0700

If you're still feeling the zebra trend, but have yet to pick up on it, perhaps the Modern Dose Cowhide Zebra Rug ($475, from $575) is for you. It's certainly stylish, and its stripes will add a nice graphic quality to your home. But, this rug is more of a statement than a comfort piece; if you're going for a cozy lounge look, I'd try a Flokati or a shag rug instead. Bear in mind this au courant piece is made of cowhide (though not zebra), so if animal hide is not your flavor, then may I suggest my recent hand-tufted zebra rug steal, instead. If that one's not for you either, you can get your zebra on with a kilim stool, perhaps. Oh! And Modern Dose offers free shipping on all items, beat that!

Found It! Zebra Kilim Stool

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:24 -0700

Flipping through my blog feed, the apartment of a contestant in AT:LA's Small Cool 2008 contest caught my eye. Yes, it was small, and cool, but that's not why it grabbed my attention. I recognized the zebra print stools in the contestant's living room from a previous Steal of the Day of mine. It's called the Zebra Kilim Stool from World Market. Since the time I wrote that Steal, I got a chance to check it out in person at my local World Market. It's definitely a good-looking piece, but the canvas fabric made it look like a Steal. But, I must admit, it looks much better actually staged in an apartment, and in a pair. If you follow the link to World Market, it no longer seems to be available online, but you can try your local store. What do you think of it? Do you think they work used here like a coffee table?

"Light Tiger" Rug - $129.00	Jaguar Light Rug - $319.00
"Arnes Tiger" Rug - $129.00	Momeni "Serengeti" Teal Area Rug, 3' 6" x 5' 6" - $699.00
Zebra Wool Rug, Neutral - $139.99	Leopard Vine Rug - $49.00
"Mocca Tiger" Rug - $99.00	Zebra Rug - $109.00
Giraffe Tufted Wool Rug, Black - $459.99	Liora Manne "Ravella" 2034/06 Giraffe Tile Green Area Rug, 2' x 3' - $99.00
Seville Giraffe Taupe Accent Rugs - $119.99	"Zebra Tufts" Rug - $179.00