Zootopia: 24 Homes Gone Wild With Animalian Decor
Animals of all shapes and sizes are popping up all around the home
Whether done tongue-in-cheek or with the utmost class, representations of wonderful wildlife can liven up any interior and make a space truly unique. In this collection, we’ve found some of the most surprisingly sophisticated – as well as the sublimely ridiculous – to share as inspiration for animal lovers the world over.
2. Or black-tinted bovines?
If you prefer your animalia to be a bit more understated, this elegant silver steer’s head could be more to your taste. Combined with the black slate walls and the squared-off fixtures and fittings, the bull’s head decor and scheme as a whole provides a masculine man-cave vibe for this otherwise spa-like bathroom.
If you prefer your animalia to be a bit more understated, this elegant silver steer’s head could be more to your taste. Combined with the black slate walls and the squared-off fixtures and fittings, the bull’s head decor and scheme as a whole provides a masculine man-cave vibe for this otherwise spa-like bathroom.
3. Flat-pack of horses
Here, two horse cutouts walk proudly on the walls of a rustic bunkhouse in Montana, USA (apparently a bunkhouse is basic accommodation for farmhands – I looked it up!). The different colours of the timbers complement the wall-hangings, while the whole hardwearing workaday scheme is lifted by the happy shade of blue upholstery that covers the sofa.
Here, two horse cutouts walk proudly on the walls of a rustic bunkhouse in Montana, USA (apparently a bunkhouse is basic accommodation for farmhands – I looked it up!). The different colours of the timbers complement the wall-hangings, while the whole hardwearing workaday scheme is lifted by the happy shade of blue upholstery that covers the sofa.
4. A silver stallion in 3D
A bold feature in this incredible dining room is a life-sized silver horse statue, which is cheekily offset by a black and white chessboard-style bureau against one wall. Knight to F3? Hi-ho Silver!
Introduce equine decor to great effect
A bold feature in this incredible dining room is a life-sized silver horse statue, which is cheekily offset by a black and white chessboard-style bureau against one wall. Knight to F3? Hi-ho Silver!
Introduce equine decor to great effect
5. Golden goliath
You wouldn’t imagine that the use of a golden elephant statue walking beneath a vintage chandelier, accompanied by a smaller ivory elephant and a vibrantly-plumed peacock descending a gilded spiral staircase could be anything but Liberace-esque. But, somehow, this eccentrically decorated living area manages to be both elegant and understated. How did they do it!? No seriously. How?
You wouldn’t imagine that the use of a golden elephant statue walking beneath a vintage chandelier, accompanied by a smaller ivory elephant and a vibrantly-plumed peacock descending a gilded spiral staircase could be anything but Liberace-esque. But, somehow, this eccentrically decorated living area manages to be both elegant and understated. How did they do it!? No seriously. How?
6. Discworld desk!
So, in case you’re not as much of a nerd as some people, Discworld is a fantasy universe created by author Terri Pratchett, where the world is (you guessed it) a giant disc, which is supported on the back of four colossal elephants, standing on the shell of a giant turtle that’s flying through space. Granted, there’s no giant flying turtle here, but you still get the idea, don’t you?
So, in case you’re not as much of a nerd as some people, Discworld is a fantasy universe created by author Terri Pratchett, where the world is (you guessed it) a giant disc, which is supported on the back of four colossal elephants, standing on the shell of a giant turtle that’s flying through space. Granted, there’s no giant flying turtle here, but you still get the idea, don’t you?
7. The elephant in the room
If that’s far too fantastic for you, you could always pare it back with a cruelty-free elephant head wall trophy. And then never talk about it, of course … because it’s the elephant in the room, get it?
If that’s far too fantastic for you, you could always pare it back with a cruelty-free elephant head wall trophy. And then never talk about it, of course … because it’s the elephant in the room, get it?
8. Trophy walls …
For those who like their trophies to be a bit more genuine (without actually being dead animal heads, because that’s a bit unsettling), these carefully crafted faux heads could be just the trick.
For those who like their trophies to be a bit more genuine (without actually being dead animal heads, because that’s a bit unsettling), these carefully crafted faux heads could be just the trick.
9. … With a twist
Unless you want to get all flamboyant with it!
Unless you want to get all flamboyant with it!
10. Friendly faces
Still in a talking-heads frame of mind, these friendly plush versions are a great choice for nurseries and kids’ bedrooms. And, if the kids ask where the rest of their furry friends went, you can merely say they are hiding on the other side of the wall.
For hours of fun for your little one, hang a matching set of heads on the adjoining wall in similar positions, and tell them the animals turn to face them in whichever room they’re in. Then you can sit back and watch your tiny tot run back and forth, trying to catch the wily critters out.
Delightful themes for nurseries
Still in a talking-heads frame of mind, these friendly plush versions are a great choice for nurseries and kids’ bedrooms. And, if the kids ask where the rest of their furry friends went, you can merely say they are hiding on the other side of the wall.
For hours of fun for your little one, hang a matching set of heads on the adjoining wall in similar positions, and tell them the animals turn to face them in whichever room they’re in. Then you can sit back and watch your tiny tot run back and forth, trying to catch the wily critters out.
Delightful themes for nurseries
11. On opposite poles
For a more adult, yet still adoring, homage to our polar bear friends, this home has featured the bright white bears in several different ways, showing off their pensive, playful and serene sides for all to see.
For a more adult, yet still adoring, homage to our polar bear friends, this home has featured the bright white bears in several different ways, showing off their pensive, playful and serene sides for all to see.
12. Bearing up
This polar bear bookshelf, home to a selection of books and DVDs (Polar Express has to be in there, right?), looks out over snowy ski fields to add an element of authenticity to its placement.
This polar bear bookshelf, home to a selection of books and DVDs (Polar Express has to be in there, right?), looks out over snowy ski fields to add an element of authenticity to its placement.
14. Cooking with colour
If you thought zebras had to be boring black and white, you’re wrong! This kitchen features a luridly green-tinted black-and-white beauty watching over all those who use it. Envious?
If you thought zebras had to be boring black and white, you’re wrong! This kitchen features a luridly green-tinted black-and-white beauty watching over all those who use it. Envious?
16. The stars of the Serengeti
The decor in this vibrant yet elegant sitting room effectively captures the life and excitement of the sunny Serengeti with the use of a reclining antelope and a multitude of African animal prints.
The decor in this vibrant yet elegant sitting room effectively captures the life and excitement of the sunny Serengeti with the use of a reclining antelope and a multitude of African animal prints.
17. Woolly headed
This sheep looks somewhat confused as it stands behind the sofa in this contemporary living room. Could it be because he’s wondering why a sheep’s standing on top of a cow hide?
This sheep looks somewhat confused as it stands behind the sofa in this contemporary living room. Could it be because he’s wondering why a sheep’s standing on top of a cow hide?
18. Monkeying around
This slightly chaotic orange wallpaper captures the essence of ‘monkeying around’: playful, cheeky and somehow everywhere all at once. It’s an energetic counterpoint to the otherwise calm space.
This slightly chaotic orange wallpaper captures the essence of ‘monkeying around’: playful, cheeky and somehow everywhere all at once. It’s an energetic counterpoint to the otherwise calm space.
19. Guard dog
And now there’s a dog on top of a cow hide. This seems to be a recurring theme…
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And now there’s a dog on top of a cow hide. This seems to be a recurring theme…
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20. Dog tired
This oversized greyhound sure looks comfy, even if he’s not leaving much room for coffee – or anything else! – on the table.
This oversized greyhound sure looks comfy, even if he’s not leaving much room for coffee – or anything else! – on the table.
21. Dog eat dog?
This pair doesn’t look aggressive, but what else are they going to do out there all alone? Cannonballs into the pool? Probably a better option.
This pair doesn’t look aggressive, but what else are they going to do out there all alone? Cannonballs into the pool? Probably a better option.
22. Bush pig
According to Chinese astrology, those born in the year of the pig (like me!) almost seem too good to be true when you first meet them. This little guy certainly fits that description – all of the cute rollie-pollieness, none of the piggy mess. It’s a win-win, I say.
According to Chinese astrology, those born in the year of the pig (like me!) almost seem too good to be true when you first meet them. This little guy certainly fits that description – all of the cute rollie-pollieness, none of the piggy mess. It’s a win-win, I say.
23. Bird brained
An urn that turns one law of nature – where owls sit in trees, not the other way around – on its head is the perfect introduction to what must be a fun home to live in. Look at that wonderfully bright door! How could it be anything else?
An urn that turns one law of nature – where owls sit in trees, not the other way around – on its head is the perfect introduction to what must be a fun home to live in. Look at that wonderfully bright door! How could it be anything else?
24. All in a flap
Can you imagine bathing with these far-too-keen looking flamingoes watching over you? Statues or not, I’d be too focused on those pointed beaks to relax properly – but to each their own, right?
Feeling pink? Flamin’ go for it
YOUR TURN
How have you used the beauty and fun of our furred and feathered friends to decorate your home? Upload your favourite photos in the Comments below.
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Can you imagine bathing with these far-too-keen looking flamingoes watching over you? Statues or not, I’d be too focused on those pointed beaks to relax properly – but to each their own, right?
Feeling pink? Flamin’ go for it
YOUR TURN
How have you used the beauty and fun of our furred and feathered friends to decorate your home? Upload your favourite photos in the Comments below.
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Read more fun stories on Houzz
We can go on about style ’til the cows come home (had to be said), but it’s always going to come down to a matter of individual taste. Personally, I’m a fan of the friendliness this colourful cow and the big black welcome wall add to this Detroit, USA, home. No bull…