Zebra is the Animal Print We're Wild For in 2025 — Here's How to Style it and Where to Shop it
It's bold, exciting, and a bit risky; here is everything we know about the eccentric pattern and how to style it seamlessly in your home


This past year we saw a complete leopard print takeover in both the world of fashion and in interior design. Then there is of course tortoiseshell, and you can't forget the cow print craze, but as we enter into 2025 there appears to be a new animal print that has caught the attention of the design world: zebra.
I know what you may be thinking; zebra print in the home conjures images of maximalist overload. But when done well, this latest pattern trend can be playful as well as stylish. Interior designer and architect at Coates Design Architects and Interiors, Matthew Coates, says "Zebra print is risky — in a good way! It strikes the perfect balance between bold and timeless. You can really make a statement with zebra print."
And believe it or not, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this interior design trend, from gorgeous marbled wallpapers and wood grains to abstract zebra print rugs and upholstered furniture. The print might seem like a blast from the past, but the reimagined look has a chic new feeling. Here is everything you need to know about zebra print.
Why are we seeing this pattern pop in our homes now? Other than being a natural extension of other animal print obsessions, like the leopard trend revival and fawn decor, Matthew Coates explains that it has a lot to do with people wanting to inject more personality and character into home design.
"With the rise of maximalism in interior design and an interest in nature-inspired designs, zebra print adds a dramatic and organic touch that feels fresh but still classic," he says.
As for styling this eclectic look, the dining room demonstrates how you can create a statement by drenching a space in an abstract variation of the pattern. Elin Jigbring, content and social media manager at wall mural brand Belarte Studio, explains that their Vibrant Veneer wall mural "works best as a focal point in a room, and we would recommend using it on all four walls to create a statement."
"Incorporating zebra print in areas like dining rooms or bedrooms can create a timeless yet modern aesthetic," she continues, adding that "Complementing it with either contemporary or minimalist design decor and natural elements will enhance its visual impact."
And it can be used just about everywhere — "For a small powder room as well as a large living room with tall ceilings," she says.
When it comes to mixing patterns, this is where using zebra print can become quite risky.... but as long as there’s a sense of balance it can work. Matthew says "I often think of it like fashion and you wouldn't want to pair a striped shirt with a polka dot tie. It’s all about finding harmony, whether that’s through a shared color scheme or contrasting scales."
For example, zebra print pairs wonderfully with solid colors, or as an accent in a color drenched room. Even some bolder, organic patterns, like florals can work if the colors are complementary. "Adding a pop of color can make the whole look feel intentional and polished," adds Matthew.
It looks like animal prints are here to stay in 2025. How will you incorporate zebra print into your interior design ideas this year?
Shop Zebra Print Decor
Be The First To Know
The Livingetc newsletters are your inside source for what’s shaping interiors now - and what’s next. Discover trend forecasts, smart style ideas, and curated shopping inspiration that brings design to life. Subscribe today and stay ahead of the curve.

Olivia Wolfe is a Design Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated from University of the Arts London, London College of Communication with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism. In her previous experience, she has worked with multiple multimedia publications in both London and the United States covering a range of culture-related topics, with an expertise in art and design. At the weekends she can be found working on her oil paintings, reading, or antique shopping at one of London's many vintage markets.
-
Step On It — The 12 Best Rugs Are the Style Zeitgeist (Underfoot)
Want to know what the culture looks like right now? This edit of 2025’s best rugs offers a bird’s-eye view of the current state of style
-
NYCxDesign 2025 — 5 Strategically Strange Trends I Saw That I'm Betting Will Shape the Year Ahead
A week of overstimulation, softened by fabric, fractured by shape, and brightened by color. This is what stuck
-
The 10 Big Flooring Trends Emerging in 2025 — These Are the Most Exciting Materials, Styles, and More for Every Room in the Home
For a home that's stylish from top to bottom, you'll need a suitably chic flooring design. Here are the trends we're seeing make waves this year
-
We've Just Pinpointed the Next Pattern About to Take Over Interiors — Plus, How to Make It Look Cool, Not Childish
Polka dots have proliferated the fashion scene lately, which means it's high time we embraced the 1960s-style pattern in our homes — here's how to do it
-
What Is the Midimalism Trend? 4 Ways Designers Are Using This Emerging Style to Bring Balance to Interiors
Looking to perfect a "Goldilocks" sweetspot between sophisticated design and bold, characterful decorating? This trend is the answer
-
The Next Big Trend in Flooring? This Centuries-Old Tiling Style Is Bringing Classic Italian Grandeur Into the Most Exciting Decorating Schemes
You've probably heard of terrazzo before, but have you met the cooler, chunkier iteration? Introducing Palladiana terrazzo
-
This 'Plaid' Trick Might Be the Best Way to Make Simple Tiles Look Designer in a Kitchen or Bathroom
Not just for picnic blankets and school uniforms, plaid and gingham have found a new home on your bathroom walls
-
This Unexpected Color Pairing Is the Most Exciting Palette in Interiors (and Fashion) Right Now — These Rooms Prove It
If you're searching for color palette inspiration for redecorating a room, look no further than this surprisingly balanced duo
-
6 Sustainable Material Trends That Prove It's No Longer Just a Buzzword, but an Exciting Design Opportunity
As sustainability conversations evolve within the interior’s sector, material innovation have adapted to create more regenerative and circular solutions
-
The 70s Design Trends to Avoid That Will Just Make Your Home Look Dated, and What You Can Do to Make Them Work
From an overwhelming use of orange to toilet carpets (eww!), designers reveal which 70s interior trends are best kept in the past