Frugal with a Flourish: Loving Leather

Leather is one of those ideas in design that is sometimes relegated to only masculine arm chairs. Or big poofy black couches. However, there are a lot of different ways that you can incorporate leather into your decor besides just seating. Let’s take a look at some ideas.

Love this leather studded mirror. Such a unique accessory! And the little leather stools really tie in well.

Zuniga Interiors contemporary living room

contemporary living room design by los angeles interior designer Zuniga Interiors

This white leather bedframe is amazing! So classic but yet so modern.

Michelles Master Bedroom. eclectic bedroom

eclectic bedroom design by other metros media and blogs Michelle Hinckley

I don't think I would have ever thought to put a leather bench in a bath but it would be easy to wipe down!

contemporary bathroom design by minneapolis architect Charlie Simmons - Charlie & Co. Design

A large leather ottoman instead of a coffee table can be a great accent piece.

Balsam Lake Retreat contemporary living room

contemporary living room design by minneapolis architect TEA2 Architects

Or you could just go with a leather covered coffee table!

Applegate Tran Interiors contemporary living room

contemporary living room design by san francisco interior designer Gioi Tran

This leather patio furniture is really crisp and modern.

modern pool design by philadelphia showroom usona

Or you could get real creative and use leather tiles on your fireplace. I think this is just amazing. What a statement!

Cary Bernstein Architect Choy 1 Residence modern living room

modern living room design by san francisco architect Cary Bernstein Architect

Leather dining chairs in a traditional shape can be a great way to infuse a little classic charm into a room.

William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape traditional dining room

traditional dining room design by los angeles architect William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape

Or you could just add leather panels to the wall. Such a neat accent in this home office.

contemporary home office design by houston interior designer A Waters

So there you go - some inventive ways to use leather around your home and in your design. Now what do you think? Do you have leather furniture in your home? Any of these speak to you or give you some ideas? I wanna know!

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5 frugal friends said ...

Vicky @ Pearl District said... @ February 18, 2011 at 12:48 AM: Wow! What an inspiration!!! The fire place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! I think the bed is my fav!!!!

xoxo
Marilyn Holeman said... @ February 18, 2011 at 9:49 AM: My husband has a leather loveseat that's "his"--but he ALWAYS keeps it covered, top and bottom, with throws!
Dana @ Cooking At Cafe D said... @ February 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM: Oh my!
How I would LOVE that huge, giNORmous leather ottoman! We were going to get this one from Ikea. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70107494 But, we ended up getting something else from them that was machine washable.

But, a gal can dream, can't she?
Smile.
Rachel Cotterill said... @ February 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM: Being vegetarian, I'm not a fan of real leather, but you can get some really good imitations these days. Great pictures, I always love to see what you pick out :)
Christina @ Still Lucky said... @ February 23, 2011 at 1:14 PM: I LOVE the white leather bed frame and the leather bench in the bathroom. I'd kill for that bathroom!