Sheepskin Reimagined
Our Mission:
A Sheepskin Revolution
Home isn’t just where the heart is, it’s also where we collectively spend over $100 billion dollars on furnishings a year. We want our homes to be magical spaces where our families can live and grow but, the truth is, many of the items in them are made with non-renewable petrochemicals, are unfit to withstand the wear and tear of basic day-to-day living, and end up in landfill.
That’s why we’re obsessed with replacing synthetic fibres in the home with sheepskin. Sheepskin is called the wonder fibre by scientists because of its seemingly endless beneficial qualities (more on that later) and is currently largely going to waste. In New Zealand alone, of the 18 million pelts produced each year, 30-50% end up in landfill.
While they naturally decompose and provide micronutrients to the soil, we also want to honour the animal by making full use of the resource and extending its useful life by turning it into deliciously soft, fire-resistant, stain-resistant, long-lasting products for your home.
Sheepskin vs Synthetic Materials
Synthetic cushions, bean bags, rugs, and furniture require a lot of energy to make and are often made from petrochemicals.
Plastic, for example, is made from cellulose, coal, natural gas and crude oil, resources that are finite and take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose. Even as they do break down, they never fully disappear, the pieces just get smaller, infiltrating animals, humans and waterways.
All too often, to compete on price, synthetic products are poorly designed and before long are thrown away after they either break or don’t work as intended.
Sheepskin has been perfectly designed by nature to keep a sheep healthy through the extreme conditions they encounter (such as severe cold/snow, hot summers, droughts, torrential rain, or infection). All we do at Wilson & Dorset is add some intelligent design to turn sheepskin into products for your home that you can use for a lifetime. At the end of your product’s useful life, you can dig a hole and bury it in the ground, and it will decompose and deliver helpful nutrients back to the soil within six months.
Mixing traditional and modern furniture:
A mix of styles is a great way to add interest and uniqueness to a room and a home. both traditional and modern accessories and styles can bring a sense of elegance and beauty to a space.
A traditional piece of furniture with curved lines and ornate wood patterns will complement its clean, simplistic, and streamlined opposite. A rustic chair with elements of industrial will create a focal point and this mix of styles will bring out the best in each other.
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The miracle fibre
Sheepskin, like its shorn counterpart, wool, is a wonder fibre. Road-tested over the last 100,000 years, its list of benefits is seemingly endless.
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The highest quality sheepskin in the world.
Our sheepskins are a by-product of responsible pastoral farming, where the primary focus is on raising sheep for food. Our suppliers comply with the New Zealand Animal Welfare Act which places an emphasis on the duty of care for the sheep which they raise.
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Learn moreI love pasta and red wine by the fire or the occasional movie night. I’m a rug of many comforts. Easy to clean. Willing to please.
6 x individual sheepskin pelts expertly hand sewn together
We choose ethically sourced sheepskin and take enormous care to avoid the use of harsh chemicals, keeping our sheepskin as safe and natural as possible. We are continually improving our production methods to save energy, decrease waste and reduce our environmental impact.
Benefits of sheepskin
Scientists often refer to sheepskin as a ‘miracle fibre’ because of its seemingly unending list of beneficial properties.
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Modernise Your Traditional Interior Design Style with Sheepskin Accents
What is a traditional interior design interior?
Traditional interiors are based largely on European styles of the 18th and 19th centuries with touches of conventional notions of what is perceived as a traditional style home.
It's essentially a slightly muted yet elegant decor that is timeless and classic with neutral palettes and a calming harmonious flow. Traditional elements include matching lamps and chairs, but not so much that it looks like a showroom. There will be a sense of symmetry and not a whole of bright, bold colours.
What does traditional mean in design?
- A good description of what traditional design is all about is timeless, classic, comfortable, and put together.
- Nothing will be overly fancy yet an elegant and understated sophistication and class will be present. The overall design will exude an inviting feel to the space.
Is traditional decor still in style?
Traditional interior design is such a wonderfully classic and timeless aesthetic that elements of it will never go 'out of style'. The way our homes tend to be today, with open plan kitchens, dining, and living areas, has altered the original traditional style we usually think about.
When planning a traditional interior design style today, an interior designer will likely include a little more colour and create a hybrid of contemporary with traditional pieces.
Perhaps it's bringing in some classic art mixed with 'trendy', streamlined furniture pieces. Or, a simple spruce up of your dining chairs with the addition of lush, yet fun sheepskin seat pads.
How do I make a traditional living room look more modern?
Blending a traditional design with a more contemporary and popular style is not difficult.
- Add interesting textiles like sheepskin cushions.
- Move away from classic stripes in the furnishings and opt for single block shades.
- Install bright white shutters and remove any valances and heavy window coverings.
- Bring in luxurious textures and nature-inspired pieces for added interest and depth. A Sheepskin Shaggy Beanchair and Sheepskin Stones are the perfect addition to a traditional room to give it a modern lift.
- Try switching out your patterned floor rugs for simpler and more streamlined options. Go for solid colours or an abstract design if not sheepskin.
Traditional interior design is such a wonderfully classic
Traditional interior design is such a wonderfully classic
Traditional interior design is such a wonderfully classic
