Bring a rustic flare into your space by incorporating a real cowhide rug. Cow hide rugs are natural products, and they can complement a wide range of today’s hottest design trends—from country inspired homes to bohemian styles. Cow hide rugs can be used for both decor and functional purposes throughout your home. Because of their versatility, they can be used anywhere from a decorative couch throw, wall art to even a rug underneath your kitchen table. In addition to decor, they also act as an insulator against cool wood and stone floors during the cold winter months.

Intensify any room in your home with a beautiful cowhide rug that can complement modern to rustic designs.

Quality

Quality is one of the most important characteristics to keep in mind when buying cowhide rugs. Before purchasing, you want to make sure to look at the back of the rug. Most lesser quality hides have repairs, and you can see the patches. Grade A hides are the highest quality cowhides and have no repairs or patches. Grade B rugs often have one – two repairs but are still in good quality shape overall. Grade C rugs have the most repairs, with three plus. You should also feel the hide to get an idea of the quality of the rug. Hides should have a soft, supple drape, and for the most part should be lightweight. You can test this by bunching up the rug and letting it unroll. A high quality rug should easily roll out without leaving wrinkles behind.

One new and unique type of hide to the market are vintage-inspired hides. These specific hides go through a special process to remove hair, and then each hide is antiqued. What is left after this process is a very soft, supple hide with an antique look and feel that can feel right at home in traditional and transitional style homes. It can also add visual interest and warmth to contemporary and even modern homes.

Size

When on the search for cow hides for sale, make sure to know the size of the rug you are wanting to purchase, for size matters. Larger hides are more expensive than smaller hides. Sizes often come as listed, approximately 3x5 feet rugs are considered size small, medium are approximately 4x6 feet and large are approximately 5x7 feet. Extra-large cowhide rugs come as large as the length of a couch and can be used a number of ways in your home, such as draped over a couch or used as an area rug.

Styles

There are many styles of cow hide rugs to complement any home aesthetic. Cowhide rugs often come in black and white, brown and white, tri-colored and off-white. These natural cowhide rugs portray a fun, energized tone in your space. This means that each rug is one of a kind and unique, adding personality to your space.

There are many ways to easily incorporate a cowhide rug into your home. You can add a touch of romance to your master suite, or soften up a modern living room design. You can even use your cowhide rug as a one-of-a-kind tapestry in your rustic-chic family room. Cowhide rugs provide a great way enhance your space and add a touch of originality to your home design.