Animal print has become this season's most ubiquitous fashion trend. Whether you choose to blame Realisation Par’s cult Naomi slip skirt with its graphic leopard print – and the countless high street versions it has spawned, from Whistles to Topshop to Primark – or point the finger at Ganni and its silk Dufort wrap dress, the odds are high that you've already fallen for a statement piece in imitation leopard, tiger, zebra or even snake (quickly emerging as winter's sleeper 'it' print).
So, if zoologically-inspired patterns are now classified as neutrals (in fashion circles, at least - wear your patterned fur coat in front of certain older relatives and it's a fact that you'll garner at least one unwarranted comparison to Pat Butcher), isn't it time we started embracing them in our homes?
Animal print interiors are no longer the sole preserve of the Dynasty set: whether you're brave enough to opt for statement wallpaper from floor to ceiling, or you'd rather start off with some more subtle accent furnishings, there are plenty of eye-catching (and budget-friendly) ways to make the trend work in your home without looking like you've fallen into an '80s time warp. Just scroll through the gallery below for some of the best animal print interiors ideas that Pinterest has to offer...
Leopard print interiors - Grazia
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Start off with a stack of clashing cushions and go from there...
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Or test out tableware in an array of prints
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Simplified, graphic leopard spots in black and white are a great gateway print
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It's not all about the leopard: zebra is a surprisingly sophisticated option
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Add interest to monochrome interiors with a touch of zebra print
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A (faux) zebra rug pops against a clean white backdrop
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Or try animal prints against every interiors influencer's favourite deep shade, Hague Blue
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Echo leopard prints with golden tones and metallic details...
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Or warm things up with rosy pinks and faux fur textures
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An accent chair is another easy way to tap into the trend...
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Keep a patterned wallpaper feeling fresh and modern with clean white accents
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Even the subtlest animal print addition can instantly elevate a room (just as these cushions tie together this eclectic set-up)
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For the ultimate in maximalism, may we present this leopard print statement ceiling?
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Brighten up zebra stripes with pops of jewel tones
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Name a better shelfie background, we'll wait...
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This could easily be Tanya Turner's bathroom in Footballers' Wives, and we mean that as the highest possible compliment.
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And on the opposite end of the spectrum, a barely there nod to the trend...
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