Call of the Wild: Animal-Themed Decor to Buy Now

From giraffes to jungle cats, the animal kingdom is taking the design world by storm. Try out the trend with one of our product picks.

By: H. Camille Smith
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Photo By: Sarah Busby

Photo By: Sarah Busby

An Elephant With a Tipsy Secret

More than just a pretty pachyderm, this console table, designed by tastemaker Iris Apfel, conceals enough hidden storage under the removable side panel to stock your cocktail faves while the top shelf's acrylic overlay keeps glasses and bottles from tipping over while you work your mixing magic. BUY IT: Grandin Road, $799

Dine With a Tropical Twist

Ultra-durable melamine construction ensures these pretty plates can handle anything your family or dinner guests throw at them while keeping their cheery colors and poppy patterns looking their best. Best of all, they're dishwasher safe so post-dinner clean-up is a snap. BUY IT: Target, $2.99

Rumble in the Jungle

Vintage jungle creatures pair with colorful flowers and fruit to embellish this luxe pillow cover that boasts kaleidoscope velvet on the reverse and comes complete with a cushy, down insert. BUY IT: Shades of Light, $179

Just Monkeying Around

Take a playful approach to design with this linen chair that's embellished with a monkey and blooming branch appliqué designed by artist Paige Gemmel. Even the back and sides of the chair are fun with brass nailhead trim and the monkey and floral design continuing onto all sides. BUY IT: Anthropologie, $998

Denizen of the Deep

However you say it — octopi, octopuses or octopodes, these sea creatures are popping up everywhere. Covered in gleaming gold foil, this denizen of the deep is an easy way to add a touch of undersea glitz to a bookshelf, mantel or beachy vignette. BUY IT: Pier 1, $34.95

Unleash Your Wild Side

Part of Target's newest product line, Opalhouse, this luxe velvet pillow features reversible styling with a playful embroidered panther on the front side and a globally-inspired batik-look print on the reverse. BUY IT: Target, $24.99

Corral Your Book Collection

Keep your favorite reads handy with a little help from this gilded gator. Realistically cast of durable polyresin, this set is heavy enough to prop up several books while adding a playful touch to any room's decor. BUY IT: CB2, $29.95

Add a Touch of Whimsy

Hand-painted details and and durable stoneware construction make these whimsical characters a playful addition to any surface — from a bookcase to a bar cart. BUY IT: West Elm, $29

Show Your Stripes

Playfully dress your windows with these premium drapery panels featuring an artist-designed zebra pattern. Available in 100% cotton or luxurious linen, six lengths and ten on-trend colors. BUY IT: Minted, $63 and up

A Little Character for Kids' Rooms

Ditch disposable flimsy chairs in your kids’ room and give them a piece with panache. This little ottoman is adorable on its own or even cuter in pairs and is just the right size to serve as a cushy stool. Available in both solid velvets and poppy patterns — shown here is 'Ella Lapis’ — this is one little cutie whose style your child won’t soon outgrow. BUY IT: Grandin Road, $99

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