When it comes to adding a touch of luxury and rustic charm to your living spaces, nothing quite matches the elegance of cowhide furniture.
Animal prints are a tricky one. It’s far too easy to get it wrong and find yourself on the wrong side of smut. The right balance is equally tricky However, when done correctly, the look is entirely effortless and wonderfully stylish – something we all strive for.
Putting Interior skills to use with Cowhides.
I know better than anyone how difficult it can be to style a space with cowhide, so I’ve decided to put my interior skills to good use and do the hard work for you. Below, you will find my cowhide guide to staying on the right side of stylish along with Smithers Cowhide Furniture Collection. You can thank me later. Accent chair below buy here
Keep it simple With Cowhide.
I want to tell you it’s a highly complex method, but truth be told, simplicity is the key when it comes to cowhide. Animal hides carry such a distinctive print, which can be a crucial feature in any room as long as the rest of the space is kept simple.
Clean lines, uncluttered spaces and simple colour schemes will all complement the cowhide and help to achieve a classic style in any space.
Please don’t overdo it.
This rule should be law when it comes to choosing your cowhide furniture. Animal print is more than capable of achieving a first-class look by opting for clean, retro shaping that is echoed in the furniture’s design.
Over complicated and multiple designs, such as sofas and matching chairs bedecked in cowhide cushions, stud work, piping and spangles galore, will greatly compromise the style. More often than not, less is most definitely more, and that rule of thumb applies to this collection. Cowhide Chair Buy here
You’re the one Cowhide.
Be choosy. Take your time. You could spend much time in this space – it must be good. Make sure the cowhide piece of furniture you choose is a great one that guarantees to stand the test of time in interior style. One statement chair or two accent pieces will more than accommodate your cowhide needs before slipping into overkill.
Where to buy Cowhide.
Smithers of Stamford, of course! We have a large Cowhides and goat fur online now, a collection that continues to grow. We also carry a few Cowhide critical pieces in our store, based on Broad Street in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Cowhide Doorstop.
The Leather and Canvas Door Stop makes a trending fashion statement with its genuine Leather. Buy Doorstop here
Where to put your Cowhide Furniture.
ANYWHERE!! Cowhide isn’t limited to one space and offers massive versatility to many spaces. Most clients have incorporated cowhides into their living rooms, but I can confirm it also works superbly in hallways, kitchens and bedrooms.
Smithers Cowhide pieces have also proved hugely popular within the workplace and corporate businesses, particularly the hospitality sector.
Cowhide vs Goatskin.
Ok, so I know this has all been about cowhide, but I promise you goatskin is worth a mention. It is a close call, to be honest. It’s a bit like having to choose between Starsky and Hutch – I love them both, and both will offer the same classic style and benefits. The only difference? Goatskin is more hardwearing, so I have included it in the collection and this cowhide blog.
Goatskin Butterfly Chair.
This Butterfly Chair may not look comfortable, but it is the perfect chair for sinking back and relaxing with your favourite book. Made from genuine leather hide with a natural grain pattern, the leather sling is formed around an iron frame. Buy Butterfly Chair Here
- Comfortable
- Tan Cowhide
- Black Cowhide
- Black Leather
- Brown Leather
Cowhide Furniture.
From our Logan Furniture Range comes the minimalistic low-seated Cowhide Butterfly Chair – great for sinking back and relaxing in with your favourite book. This iconic-shaped chair is available in Black or Brown Genuine Cowhide fur. As previously mentioned, less is more, and these chairs are an easy example to follow that theory.
If you don’t want to overdo the whole animal print effect, you’ll be pleased to know the Butterflies are also available in black or brown leathers. Mixing animal hides with genuine leather will keep your style strong but subtle. Neutral tones, along with a pop of colour thrown in for good measure, is an excellent way to compliment the look and achieve maximum effect. I am a big fan of minimalism as long as it is realistic within the home, and this is a style that sits well in the cowhide, along with some industrial decor to add a drop of oomph.
Cowhide Storage Trunk.
These eye-catching Chest of Drawers feature three stainless steel plated drawers for all your storage needs. The drawers are dressed in genuine cowhide and are finished with a soft leather strap handle with reflective stud detailing. Three steel clasps secure the lid, revealing two generous storage compartments. The sides of the trunk are trimmed with genuine brown leather to compliment the cowhide. This stunning Storage Trunk is made from genuine cowhide, is also available in black and guarantees to gain attention in any space.
Whether it’s a spacious hallway, cosy living room or masculine bedroom, our Cowhide Storage Trunk offers excellent versatility and style.
Cowhide Dining Chairs.
Dining should be two things – comfortable and stylish. Thankfully, our Cowhide Dining Chairs tick both those boxes. Available in either brown and black cowhide or vintage tan, black or dark brown industrial leather, these classic chairs look their best when displayed as a mixture.
The Cowhide Dining Chairs are also part of the Logan Collection – one of our best-selling ranges to date, which we put down to their classic style. Whether your dining decor is traditional, modern or industrial, these versatile chairs will complement every look.
Cowhide Bar Chairs.
These Cowhide And Leather Stools are the latest additions to our Logan Bar Furniture Range. No need to restrict the cowhide to your dining room – these look great on a kitchen island. The Logan Bar Chairs has also proved equally popular within the hospitality sector – bars and restaurants in particular.
Our new bar stool designs are available in two sizes a large Cowhide Bar Stools sitting at 80cm and also Medium at 65cm, which is a suitable sitting height for most breakfast bars. Just like the dining chairs above, they work very well as a mix of fabrics for a look that is subtle and effortless.
Cowhide Rug.
Smithers is too young to remember the TV series that launched Clint Eastwood’s career, but this rug oozes Western charm.
The Logan Furniture Range with our all-new Industrial Leather Dining Chair. Available as a Carver shape in distressed Tan, Dark Brown and Black Leather or Brown and Black Cowhide. Perfect chair for those who like to sit at the head of the table!
Black Cowhide Butterfly Chair.
Cowhide Stool.
The Cowhide stool makes a trending fashion statement with it’s genuine cowhide. This universal design, can be used as a footstool thanks to the hardwearing fabric.
Not only is the stool a modern design, the craftsmanship is second to none. Our Cowhide Stools work well amongst interior styles.
Capra Rocking Chair
It may look like cowhide but it is, in fact made from genuine goats skin fur hide, which is much more hard wearing and longer lasting than real cowhides. This on trend Rocking Chair is a limited edition piece and comes with a very comfortable square shaped seat. The chair is upholstered with genuine goats fur for added luxury. These eye-catching rockers are perfect for the living room, bedroom, kitchen diner and are even strong enough for business contract furniture.
Cowhide Footstool
The patterns of brown and white cowhides can vary from nearly all black, to nearly all white, to more equally divided with brown and white patches throughout. These can be bought from Smithers click here
Cowhide Armchair
Modern cowhide armchair and with plenty of room to curl up and relax, this chair makes a great feature in your living space. Buy Here
- Cowhide Armchair
- Brown Multi
- Prints will vary
Cowhide Stool
This stylish little stool guarantees to add a drop of urban style to any space.
- Fully Assembled
- Black & White
- Brown & White
Coming Soon: The Billy Goat Chair.
A fur chair with goat skin offers an exceptional blend of durability and comfort.
The Cowhide Collection
I cannot recommend this new collection enough, and I hope my advice has been more helpful than hindering. If in doubt, shout in the comments – it will be interesting to get your thoughts on our new astonishing Cowhide Furniture range – despite my whereabouts, you can guarantee some form of electronic device will be attached to me, enabling Smithers contact!!
If you want to see more of our cowhide furniture, please click here to our store
Mr Smithers.