Collection: Faux Hide

Yes. Faux hide rugs are a great choice if you want the look of a natural animal hide with a cruelty-free, easy-to-style finish. They offer softness, texture, and visual character, making them ideal for bedrooms, lounges, dressing rooms, and modern living spaces.

If you love the unique markings and natural feel of genuine hide, you may also want to explore our real cowskin rugs. Each real cowskin is individually photographed, so you can choose the exact pattern, colour, and shape you receive.

Choose your faux hide based on the mood you want to create. A faux cowhide rug in warm brown adds softness and natural warmth, while black and white designs feel bold and contemporary. Faux zebra hides create a striking statement, and faux reindeer-style rugs work beautifully in cosy, Nordic-inspired interiors.

Faux hide rugs are often used as accent pieces, so they work well beside a bed, under a small coffee table, in a reading corner, or layered over a larger rug. For a stronger design feature, position the rug where the full organic shape can be seen rather than hiding it completely under furniture.

If you need a larger, more dramatic centrepiece, a genuine large or extra large cowskin rug may be a better option, as natural hides often provide more variation in size, shape, and pattern.

Yes. Faux hide rugs are especially effective in modern interiors because they add texture and shape without making the room feel busy. Their irregular outline helps soften straight furniture lines, while the animal-inspired pattern adds interest to neutral spaces.

A faux hide rug is designed to imitate the appearance of an animal hide, usually using synthetic fibres. A real cowhide rug is a natural hide with the hair left on, meaning every piece has unique markings, colour variation, shape, and texture.

Faux hides are a good option for a cruelty-free decorative look, while real cowskins are ideal if you want a completely unique natural product with authentic character.

Yes. Faux hide rugs are generally easy to maintain with regular light care. Shake the rug outdoors to remove loose dust, vacuum gently using suction only, and spot clean small marks as soon as they happen.

Avoid using harsh chemicals, bleach, steam cleaners, or soaking the rug, as this may damage the fibres or backing.

Yes, but use a gentle suction setting only. Avoid rotating brush heads or beater bars, as these can pull at the fibres and affect the appearance of the pile. For best results, vacuum in the direction of the grain where possible.

Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth. Do not rub, as rubbing can push the spill deeper into the fibres. For light marks, use a slightly damp cloth with mild soap, then allow the rug to air dry naturally.

Never machine wash, tumble dry, bleach, or soak a faux hide rug unless the specific product care label says it is safe to do so.

Good quality faux hide rugs can look very effective, especially when styled well in the room. They are designed to capture the look of animal hide patterns while offering a soft, synthetic alternative.

However, if you want completely natural markings, tonal variation, and a one-of-a-kind shape, a genuine cowskin rug will always offer more authenticity because no two real hides are exactly the same.

Some faux hide rugs may move slightly on smooth floors, especially in high-traffic areas. For extra grip and safety, use a suitable anti-slip rug underlay underneath. This also helps the rug sit flatter and feel more secure underfoot.