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Why sit on a hard, cold seat when you can nestle your behind into a plush, super-soft sheepskin? And winter is no time to step on a chilly floor – when you sink your toes into sheepskin as you swing your legs out of bed in the morning, you’re sure to start the day off with a smile. Sheepskin can work in any style of home, as these ideas reveal.
Bench warmer. This light-filled dining area is so much more inviting with the help of a sheepskin on one of the benches. A few more sheepskins may be required, though, to avoid family members jostling for the best seat in the house.
Cushy comfort. Whether your desk is used for study or work, you’ll feel much more inclined to settle in and get it done with a chair decked out like this one.
After-bath bliss. A sheepskin can work beautifully as a bathmat in winter. It’s quick to dry and is the perfect place to dry yourself off with a big, fluffy white towel. If your bathroom has underfloor heating, so much the better.
Reading nook. Cup of tea? Don’t mind if I do. All this comfy spot needs is a cosy blanket and a great novel that’s impossible to put down.
Blount Architectual and Interior Design
Chic skin. A sheepskin for everyone! Cube stools give this dining area a style all its own, and the room is infinitely more inviting with such comfortable-looking places to sit.
Rustic appeal. Sheepskins work well in a country-style abode and an entrance area presents a great opportunity to use one. Can’t you just imagine sitting in this chair to pull on your gumboots before heading outdoors?
Soft play. Kids love cosy spaces, especially if they’re hidden away from the rest of the house. A sheepskin in a teepee is a prime spot for reading and playing.
Sophistication plus. Even the most elegant of living areas can benefit from a well-placed sheepskin or two. In winter, it’s all about adding sumptuous warmth and texture.
TELL US Do you bring out the sheepskins to warm up your house in winter? If so, where are your favourite spots to put them? Tell all in the comments section.