By Deirdre Smith <a href="http://www.houzz.com.au" target="_blank">Houzz</a>
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.
1. Colourful cows?
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…
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.
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. 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?
6. 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?
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